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The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t exactly display a Mamba Mentality in the team’s 112-97 Game 1 loss to the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Semifinals on Saturday, especially on offense. For Game 2, the franchise will need to channel the spirit — and playoff prowess — of the late, great Kobe Bryant as they […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach and longtime shooting guard Byron Scott said he believes NBA stars should be more like Kobe Bryant in their support of Black coaches. Scott revealed to TMZ Sports he was given the Lakers job in 2014 in part because Kobe spoke up for him with the team’s management: So, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal’s son, Shareef O’Neal, recently posted a powerful picture on Instagram of him seeing Kobe Bryant’s No. 8 jersey in the sky. “I can’t believe I saw this today,” Shareef O’Neal, the 20-year-old son of the former Lakers center, wrote on Instagram. “It sent chills through my body .. it […]

Kobe Bryant’s childhood home outside Philadelphia will hit the market for the first time since his parents first sold it in 2008, according to People. The late Los Angeles Lakers legend, who died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26, lived in the home until age 13. Bryant spent much of his childhood in Rieti, […]

Lu Dort of the Oklahoma City Thunder has forged his name beside LeBron James and Kobe Bryant as the only three players age 21 or younger to score 25+ points in a Game 7. 21-year-old Dort breached the 25-point mark in Game 7 of their first-round series with the Houston Rockets. LeBron James achieved the […]

During a recent interview with Barstool Big Cat and former MLB superstar Alex Rodriguez, Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant admitted Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant used to have him scared as sh*t in the clutch. Bryant, one of the best players in NBA history and an assassin in the clutch, had plenty of […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant has always made sure to use his platform to impact racial change. Throughout his 20 year career in the NBA, the five-time champion was a leader in his own right and made it a point to add to the social commentary with regards to social justice and positive change […]

Earlier this year, the world lost a legend in Kobe Bryant. A little over eight months later, we also lost one of the most iconic Hollywood stars of this generation in Chadwick Boseman. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James reflected on just how insane it is that we lost these two megastars within the same […]

The NBA world celebrated “Mamba Day” on Aug. 24. 8/24 was picked as an homage to the two numbers Kobe Bryant wore — 8 and 24 — during his decorated career with the Los Angeles Lakers. For their part, this current Lakers team made sure that they would honor the fallen legend by coming out […]

Trevor Ariza had a special bond with the late, great Kobe Bryant. Despite being teammates in the Los Angeles Lakers for just two seasons, Kobe had served as Ariza’s mentor from an early age. Recently, Ariza opened up about the unique relationship he had with Bryant, and how much the fallen legend meant to him. […]

Dallas Mavericks stud Luka Doncic is one of the biggest stars in the NBA, but as it turns out, even he gets starstruck from time to time. This was especially true when he came face-to-face with the likes of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Doncic opened up about that time Kobe caught him by […]

Celebrated NBA photographer Andrew Bernstein has shared his two cents worth on the biggest difference between the legendary Michael Jordan and the late, great Kobe Bryant. Having had the opportunity to work with both players up close, Bernstein provided some insight on what he believes separated the Los Angeles Lakers great from Jordan. According to […]

It was ‘Kobe Day’ today and LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers knew that they had to make a statement to honor the legendary Laker figure. The Lakers came out swinging in the first quarter and erupted for a quick 15-0 run to start the game. The fast start helped them eventually tally in […]

In their Game 4 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, JR Smith of the Los Angeles Lakers tied the late great Kobe Bryant on the all-time list for playoff 3-pointers. Smith knocked down his 292nd 3-pointer in the game, tying Bryant’s tally. Ahead of the showdown with the Blazers, Smith was full of praises for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled the “Black Mamba” City Edition jerseys in Game 4 of their first-round series with the Portland Trail Blazers. Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love made a bold prediction: the Lakers won’t lose games when they’re wearing these jerseys. Love made the fearless forecast on the Lakers via Twitter. Though it’s a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul led his team to a massive Game 4 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday afternoon as the unlikely playoff team has managed to tie the series at two games apiece. With Paul leading the way for the Thunder, and then some, against the Rockets, the Thunder have […]

As is tradition, especially with the passing of the Los Angeles Lakers legend earlier this year, August 24th is a full day dedicated to honoring Kobe Bryant. With just about every player, coach and other NBA personnel — both past and present — taking the time to honor the late Bryant on Monday, Lakers head […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wore a slick black Kobe Bryant jersey as he made his way into the arena for Game 4 of the team’s first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers will be wearing their Black Mamba jerseys versus the Blazers in Game 4 since Monday (8/24) is Mamba Day. […]

Houston Rockets superstar guard James Harden has passed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on the all-time playoff threes list, per Cayleigh Griffin of AT&T SportsNet. It’s fitting that Harden did it on (8/24) Mamba Day. James Harden (294) has passed Kobe Bryant (292) on the all-time playoff threes list, on Kobe Bryant day. The […]

Nike, unfortunately, messed up the Kobe Bryant signature sneaker release and now resellers are profiting off of Bryant’s tragic death. Per Harrison Faigen of SB Nation, the SNKRS app was hacked by bots who are trying to sell Bryant’s shoes and jerseys for a lot more than they are worth: That’s all well and good, […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard has created a song with Snoop Dogg and Derrick Milano in honor of NBA icon Kobe Bryant. The song will be featured on NBA 2K21. Lillard teased the track on Monday: When I found out I was gonna be on the @NBA2K cover the same year Kobe […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is getting a street named after him in Los Angeles. Per Herb J. Wesson Jr. of the Los Angeles City Council, Figueroa St. will soon be Kobe Bryant Blvd. between Olympic & MLK in Los Angeles. Figueroa St. will soon be Kobe Bryant Blvd. between Olympic & MLK. Kobe’s […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Russell Westbrook won’t play in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the former MVP still made sure to honor Kobe Bryant on “Mamba Day.” James Harden and several other Rockets players did as well: Russell Westbrook rocking a #8 Kobe jersey on Mamba Day 🐍 pic.twitter.com/AkGcbNImpJ — ClutchPoints […]

Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kyrie Irving shared a close relationship with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In light of what would have been The Black Mamba’s 42nd birthday (Sunday), Uncle Drew sent out a touching video tribute for his friend and mentor: “Kobe means to me what it means to plant seeds and watch them […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant are viewed as two of the greatest players to have ever worn a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Though they had their differences, Shaq says he regrets not sharing the extent of his feelings with Bryant before his death. Shaq spoke with Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports about his Kobe regrets: […]

As a way to honor the late Kobe Bryant, as well as his daughter, Gianna, the Los Angeles Lakers will wear unique jerseys in their Game 4 matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. The date on which this game is to be played is significant, as it falls on August 24 (or […]

Every storage unit treasure hunter’s dream is to come across a locker that contains a fortune — thus the term “treasure hunter.” Well, that’s exactly what a very lucky hunter discovered recently when he realized that the contents of his newly purchased locker were in fact the property of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. […]

Tributes came pouring in for the late, great Kobe Bryant on what would have been the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s 42nd birthday on Sunday. The most recent homage comes from none other than Hall of Fame point guard Allen Iverson. The Players’ Tribune published an emotional letter from Iverson addressed to his good friend. Iverson […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant would have turned 42 on Sunday. Birthday greetings have been coming in from all over the world throughout the day, but there are few more moving tributes than those that come from his own family. Natalia Bryant, the eldest daughter of Kobe and wife Vanessa, recently shared an endearing […]

The whole world is gearing up to celebrate the great Kobe Bryant on this special day and what better way to honor the basketball legend by donning his signature sneakers. Drake might need some help though in choosing which specific Kobe’s to rock. The 6 God took to social media to show the world his […]

Sunday, Aug. 23 marks what would’ve been Kobe Bryant‘s 42nd birthday. It has been eight months since his passing, but no one has truly been able to recover from the passing of the Los Angeles Lakers legend back in January. While NBA teams are in heated playoff battles, the memory of Kobe Bryant doesn’t fade. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers showed love to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant ahead of Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. In honor of Kobe’s birthday, Los Angeles donned Bryant’s No. 8 and No. 24 Lakers jerseys during the national anthem to recognize the “Black Mamba,” who would have turned 42 on Sunday. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James posted a touching video of him singing “Happy Birthday” to the late Kobe Bryant back in 2008 at the Beijing Olympics. Bryant would have been 42 years old on Sunday. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEPbFklgT85/?igshid=1a9rna3tdhppr LeBron James, like so many others around the league, shared a special connection with Kobe Bryant. The two […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol posted a heartfelt message in honor of his friend and teammate, Kobe Bryant, on what would be the late legend’s 42nd birthday. “With tears in my eyes today… I just wish so badly that you were here celebrating your bday with your girls and family. I miss you […]

Utah Jazz swingman Joe Ingles is one of the quirkiest players in basketball, from his skill set to his Kobe Bryant shoe choice. Ingles has worn the Nike Kobe A.D. Mid for 162 consecutive games dating back to the start of last season, despite the fact Nike no longer manufactures the shoe. The 32-year-old Australian […]

People from around the NBA honored the late Kobe Bryant on Sunday, which would have been his 42nd birthday. The Los Angeles Lakers posted multiple tributes to Bryant on Twitter, including a video. We miss you every day, Kobe. Happy birthday from your Lakers family. pic.twitter.com/6hzwFXgkwh — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 23, 2020 Father, […]

The late NBA legend Kobe Bryant has always been an avid fan of his hometown Philadelphia Eagles. The former Los Angeles Laker was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and attended the local Lower Merion High School where he first made his name known in the basketball scene. The 23rd of August would have been […]

The NBA community is celebrating the memory of Kobe Bryant on Sunday, Aug. 23, which would have been the late Los Angeles Lakers legend’s 42nd birthday. As the Philadelphia 76ers warmed up before their game against the Boston Celtics, an electronic banner with the initials “KB” and a heart with a “2” in reference to […]

Vanessa Bryant posted a heartfelt message dedicated to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on Instagram on Sunday, which would have been Bryant’s 42nd birthday. The pain still remains for Vanessa, about seven months since Kobe and their daughter, Gianna, were among the nine people killed in a helicopter crash outside of Calabasas. Vanessa acknowledges feeling […]