Kobe Bryant Articles - Page 37

New Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash still remembers what he was doing and how he felt when he heard Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had passed away in a helicopter crash. Nash, who was teammates with Bryant on the Lakers for two years, says he was playing tennis in Los Angeles and couldn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s kids dressed up as Star Wars characters for Halloween. As expected, the images are pretty adorable. Kobe And Vanessa Bryant’s kids, Bianka and Capri, get the ultimate Star Wars costumes for Halloween. Storm Trooper, Ewok, and Darth Vader were all present in the Bryant household. 🎃 pic.twitter.com/37FgT4xaTs — ClutchPoints […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose shared there’s a reason Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was able to stay in the NBA for 20 seasons. On the latest episode of the “Pushin’ Thru” podcast, Rose said Bryant played 20 years in the league because he adapted his game with the times. Rose, the youngest […]

The developers and designers at 2K recently gave gaming fans around the globe a glimpse of their rendering of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s next-gen form for NBA 2K21. The reveal came on Wednesday as part of a post from 2KTV’s Twitter account. In the caption, the popular gaming company noted that all of […]

It’s no secret that Kobe Bryant is a man of many things, including being a Los Angeles Dodgers fan. That’s why after the team clinched the MLB World Series on Tuesday, the family of the late Los Angeles Lakers icon posted throwback pictures of him in Dodgers games. His daughter Natalia shared on Instagram a […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma brought up an interesting insight following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old took this as an opportunity to honor the late, great Kobe Bryant. Kuzma took to Twitter to share how the Lakers and Dodgers winning titles were both an ode to the […]

Vanessa Bryant congratulated Mookie Betts after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win the 2020 World Series on Tuesday night. Betts was a business partner and friend of Vanessa’s late husband, who worked with Kobe to promote BODYARMOR sports drink. Vanessa Bryant congratulates Kobe’s BODYARMOR business partner, Mookie Betts, on the […]

It only took a few days for Vanessa Bryant to sell off a house she used to own with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Vanessa listed the Irvine, California home up for sale on Wednesday, and by Friday, the lavish Spanish-style home was already off the market. This came out to the tune of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been adamant about honoring the late Kobe Bryant’s legacy with an NBA title. Not only did the Purple and Gold do just that, but L.A. also found a number of ways to commemorate Kobe en route to championship No. 17. The Lakers wore the “Black Mamba” jerseys throughout the NBA […]

Rob Pelinka was Kobe Bryant’s agent throughout most of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend’s Hall of Fame career. Now, he currently serves as the Lakers’ general manager, being the man responsible for constructing the championship-caliber roster around superstar LeBron James. By leading the Lakers to their 17th championship this season, The King has undoubtedly […]

Kobe and Gianna Bryant were tragically unable to witness the 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers win the franchise’s 17th championship, but both basketball stars may have foreseen it. During an appearance on ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski’s “The Woj Pod,” Lakers executive vice president and general manger Rob Pelinka—who was one of Kobe’s closest friends, former agent, and […]

The Charlotte Hornets were presented with a golden opportunity to completely change the franchise’s fate back in the 1996 NBA Draft. At the time, they were already a relevant and up-and-coming team, which occasionally made postseason trips back in the 1990’s era. Little did they know that the 13th selection of Kobe Bryant ended up […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol recently took to social media to share a custom made display of Kobe Bryant wood art. Take a look at the magnificent piece. I love this piece featuring my brother @kobebryant ❤️ Me encanta esta obra de arte que representa a mi hermano Kobe 🐍#MambaMentality #MambaForever #Legacy […]

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant will forever be intertwined in NBA and Lakers history. Both are larger-than-life generational players who crossed paths in an era when they were both being excitedly crowned as the next Michael Jordan. Many fans continue to debate who’s the better player than LeBron and Kobe. Some believe it’s LBJ because […]

According to Lucy Robinson of BabyCenter, “Kobe” and “Gianna” are among the most popular baby names of 2020 after Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were tragically killed in a helicopter crash in January. The late great Lakers icon and his daughter are being honored by families around the world in […]

Shareef O’Neal, the son of Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal, just got another tattoo in honor of the late and great Kobe Bryant. Per TMZ, O’Neal revealed another Kobe tattoo to honor the basketball legend. As seen in the photo by TMZ, the ink was a popular image of Bryant celebrating while pulling his […]

It seems like New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu has been having a blast with the family of Kobe Bryant on TikTok. Ionescu took to her personal TikTok page to share some of the fun that she, Natalia Bryant, and Vanessa Bryant were having recently. Sabrina Ionescu, Natalia Bryant, and Vanessa Bryant dancing on TikTok […]

Kobe Bryant memorabilia has been all the rage throughout the course of the calendar year following the late Los Angeles Lakers legend’s tragic death in January. Many items are being collected for display. Others are being enshrined in Washington, D.C. Bryant’s 2008 NBA Finals jersey is now on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of […]

Kobe Bryant, along with fellow NBA stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony, memorably led Team USA to the gold medal in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. The group, whose thrilling run restored America’s standing in international basketball after a disappointing bronze medal finish in Athens in 2004, rightfully earned the indelible nickname […]

When NBA legends Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant faced off for the final time in March of 2003 at Staples Center, there was an iconic moment that took place between the two Hall of Famers. Bryant took Jordan one-on-one on a Los Angeles Lakers offensive possession, but MJ read Kobe’s drive perfectly to draw an […]

The NBA community lost one of its most iconic figures in January of 2020, when Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash just outside Los Angeles. Making things a bit worse was the fact that all nine passengers on the flight, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, perished in the tragic accident. […]

Draymond Green’s extra physical and intense play has gained him a reputation as a “dirty player.” This tag worried the Golden State Warriors forward for a bit. But things changed after he got some valuable advice from the late but great Kobe Bryant. Green appeared on “The Brownprint” with Cari Champion where he revealed Bryant’s […]

Chris Bosh recently guested on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast, and the two-time NBA champ took a quick stroll down memory lane to share his memory about that unforgettable time Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers dropped 81 points. Sharpe and Bosh shared a good laugh about the fact that most people don’t […]

The late Kobe Bryant is one of the most beloved athletes in Los Angeles, having won five championships with the Lakers and spending his entire 20-year career with the franchise. Even now, months after his untimely death and years after he played his final game for the Lakers, the city’s love for The Black Mamba […]

Days after winning his fourth NBA ring, LeBron James had a simple message for his good friend and late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. On Wednesday, the newly crowned four-time Finals MVP posted a heartfelt tribute for the Lakers icon after the dust settled from the Purple and Gold winning their 17th NBA title. […]

LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers are the 2020 NBA Champions, persevering through the NBA bubble while beating the Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, and Miami Heat. The title is the first since Kobe Bryant led LA to the 2010 NBA Championship. Lakers legend and 5-time NBA Champion Michael Cooper […]

Los Angeles Lakers superfan and Long Beach native Snoop Dogg got a new tattoo in honor of the late, great Kobe Bryant and the Lakers’ latest title. The rap legend showed off his new tattoo on Instagram and tagged multiple members of the team — including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Dwight Howard, Danny […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship, their “Leave A Legacy”‘ mural got an incredible transformation with notable additions. Street artists Gustavo Zermeño Jr and flaxworx added the great Kobe Bryant and the 17th trophy to the said LA mural after the team won the 2020 NBA title. The Lakers, who had […]

It turns out viral TikTok star Nathan Apodaca is a Kobe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers fan, and he celebrated in style after L.A. won the NBA championship on Sunday. Apodaca gained fame for a video of him singing along to “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac while skateboarding and drinking cranberry juice. He recreated the TikTok […]

After ten years of going without a championship, the Los Angeles Lakers have once again returned to their rightful championship status. Jeanie Buss, owner of the Lakers, took to the mic on Sunday after the Lakers began celebrating to give her gratitude to the team. “I am so proud of you both on and off […]

It’s a known fact that Rihanna is a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers, so it was natural for the Barbadian singer and songwriter to celebrate in a Kobe Bryant jersey after her team claimed its 17th NBA championship on Sunday night. Much like many other Lakers fans around the globe, Rihanna took to social […]

The late Los Angeles Lakers legend in Kobe Bryant had an invaluable impact on the current Vice President of Operations and general manager Rob Pelinka, who served as Bryant’s agent during his playing years. With the former Lakers superstar now gone, Pelinka said he often heard Bryant’s voice in his head telling him to “stay […]

It’s been a rollercoaster ride for Lakers fans across the world this year as 2020 opened up with the tragic news of the passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi. Almost nine months after that horrific day in California, the city is back to utter jubilation as the Los Angeles Lakers were officially crowned […]

It’s no question that one of the biggest driving forces behind the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship run this season was the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. Though this Lakers unit was already heavily favored earlier in the season, they had to make sure to push each other even further when 2020 began with the horrific […]

It was a nail-bitter in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 111-108 defeat at the hands of the Miami Heat, who themselves have cut down the series deficit to 3-2. Interestingly, this is L.A.’s first ever loss while sporting the Black Mamba jerseys in honor of the late, […]

Metta World Peace sure has a way with words. His unbridled vocabulary was on full display recently when he declared Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James as the GOAT, while also comparing him to extra-terrestrials. World Peace took to Twitter to make his bold claim: https://twitter.com/MettaWorld37/status/1314367216251367424 Having had the privilege to play alongside both Michael […]

Marc Spears of The Undefeated told a humorous tale of when Kobe Bryant first learned LeBron James began passing him in jersey sales during an appearance on The Woj Pod. Spears told ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski he spoke to Kobe about “King James” passing him in sales and possibly becoming the next face of […]

The fallout between former Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant was one of the most bitter divorces we’ve seen in the NBA of late. As it turns out, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant might have had something to do about what eventually led to an ugly parting of ways between the […]

With the 2019-20 NBA Finals currently in full swing, it was actually the WNBA that kicked things off in a big way on Tuesday evening. With Jewell Loyd and the Seattle Storm defeating the Las Vegas Aces en route to winning this year’s WNBA title in impressive fashion, the veteran guard wasted absolutely no time […]