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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a handful of tattoos on his body, with the butterfly crown perhaps the most notable since it was most visible on his shooting arm. Aside from that one, though, Kobe had a few more pieces of art inked on his body, and we will examine each one of […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were in for a treat when 11-time NBA champion coach Phil Jackson appeared on a Zoom conference call with them in late May. The Zen Master reportedly spoke about “The Last Dance” documentary, which featured the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season and numerous other events involving the dynasty years. According to Tim McManus […]

The late Kobe Bryant is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. The 6-foot-6 shooting guard was a 15-time All-NBA selection, a 12 All-Defensive Team selection, a five-time champion and also the 2007-08 league MVP. Despite Bryant’s larger-than-life persona and reputation, there is still some mystery to one of the NBA’s greatest […]

Throughout his illustrious career, the late, great Kobe Bryant went to the Finals a grand total of seven times. He won the title in five out of those seven appearances, giving him a 71% winning percentage in the pinnacle of the sport. Bryant had no shortage of amazing moments throughout those seven Finals appearances. We’ve […]

As far as clutch players go, few are able to match the late, great Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has had more than a few clutch shots and game-winners throughout his career, which made the task of narrowing it down to eight very challenging. We apologize in advance for not including some of […]

Late NBA great Kobe Bryant spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s no secret that the Black Mamba saw a revolving door of Purple and Gold teammates over that lengthy period. He certainly established life-long bonds with some of his brethren, particularly those who helped him win five Larry O’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was undoubtedly one of the heroes of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson when he was growing up. On Friday, Thompson took to Instagram to show off a signed copy of Bryant’s book “The Mamba Mentality” which was apparently given to him by a friend. Inside the cover of […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made seven NBA Finals appearances and won five championships in his career. More than a few folks would consider Kobe to be the GOAT because of his performance on the biggest stage. Below is a breakdown of all seven of Kobe Bryant’s NBA Finals appearances. 2000 NBA Finals vs. […]

Comedian Dave Chappelle paid tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant during his recent Netflix special, “8:46.” The longtime stand-up extraordinaire also made a surprising revelation when speaking about his NBA idol: “I loved Kobe Bryant. He died the day I won a Grammy. That was why I didn’t show up at […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has had more than a few interesting games throughout his decorated career. After all, he played 20 seasons in the league, so there were definitely a number of unforgettable performances from the Black Mamba during that span. Today we take a look at some of the most intriguing games […]

During his illustrious NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant had the pleasure of playing with some tremendously talented basketball players. Everyone familiar with the Lakers knows who Bryant’s best teammate of all time is. However, who are the other four great players The Black Mamba suited up with? Let’s take a look […]

Spalding is releasing a unique, snakeskin basketball to honor the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The limited edition release will take place on June 15, with the ball also featuring Kobe’s signature. Spalding is releasing this Kobe Bryant basketball on Monday 6/15, in a limited edition Mamba snakeskin cover. pic.twitter.com/8pC8tIfXL2 — Nick DePaula […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is adding another feather to his cap. This time, it comes in the form of the Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors award. Carly Mallenbaum of USA TODAY describes Bryant’s most recent honor in detail: The award is meant to celebrate an individual or company’s outstanding contribution to Los Angeles, […]

It’s been a tough year for everyone but more especially, for Vanessa Bryant. It’s been nearly five months since the tragic death of Gigi and Kobe Bryant and it seems that the whole world is still reeling from that fateful January morning in Calabasas, including Vanessa herself. Earlier today, Vanessa seems to be taking a […]

It’s hard to deny that NBA executives have a difficult job, and having to make so many tough decisions will ultimately lead to some disastrous ones. There are times when decisions are so catastrophic that they end up making it on a top-five list of the most disastrous decisions in NBA history. 5. 1978 NBA […]

One thing that most NBA fans can generally agree on is that Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all-time. Sure, there are LeBron James stans who will insist James is No. 1, and there are fans of the older generation who claim that Wilt Chamberlain was in fact the GOAT. But let’s be real: […]

The Los Angeles Lakers became a dynasty during the early 2000s by winning three straight championships, but  they did face some major threats along the way. While the Lakers ultimately prevailed in the end in 2000, 2001, and 2002, there were multiple occasions during this run where it looked like they may fall short. Let’s […]

Vanessa Bryant’s quest for justice for the deaths of her husband, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, and daughter Gianna continues. Now, she is reportedly seeking “hundreds of millions of dollars” against the Island Express Helicopters Inc. The helicopter company is tied up with Ara Zobayan, the pilot on board when Bryant’s chopper tragically crashed […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal delivered a powerful message to New Orleans Saints players where he urged the team to stay together amid the Drew Brees controversy. The NBA Hall of Famer told the Saints that the national media is going to try and break the team apart, just like they did to him […]

The New York Knicks are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. They have quite a rich history that includes more than a few headline-grabbing narratives. What we will be focusing on, however, are a number of potentially franchise-altering trade deals that the Knicks allegedly came close to, but for one reason or […]

The late, great Kobe Bryant will be headlining this year’s class of Hall of Fame inductees. With the enshrinement ceremonies fast approaching, it has been revealed that the family of the Los Angeles Lakers legend, led by his wife, Vanessa, has every intention of playing a significant role in the ceremony. According to Naismith Memorial […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant will go down in history as one of the greatest players to have ever played the sport. This makes it such a difficult task to narrow down his best performances into just five different games. That was the exact task that we endeavored today, and despite a number of […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a reach that went well beyond U.S. soil. Testament to this fact is the recently completed mural in the European nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The mural reportedly stands at around 39 feet wide and 19 feet tall. Talk about big love.This report comes from TMZ Sports, who […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley recently shared one of the most memorable moments in his career as a broadcaster. The 57-year-old narrated how the late, great Kobe Bryant once cussed him out over the phone for no less than three hours straight. Barkley shared his hilarious anecdote on an interview with Evan Daniels of […]

Much has been said about the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant feud that ultimately led to O’Neal parting ways with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2004. However, what is an undeniable fact is how this duo dominated the league during their time together as teammates. O’Neal recently opened up about what he feels is the […]

Figuring out a list of the top 10 shooting guards of all time is a difficult task for any NBA writer, but the 10 best shooting guards ever is a debate worth having. And guess what? We’re not only about to talk about some of the best guards in history, but position it so it’s […]

Despite some of the protests in the nation turning ugly, residents of LA continue to honor the late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna by respecting the sanctity of several murals spread across the city. Vandals have attacked several shops and businesses throughout the city, but they’ve made sure to steer […]

NBA free agent JR Smith finally gave his two cents on the never-ending GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show on Monday, JR Smith explained in detail what separates LeBron from all-time greats like Jordan and the late Kobe Bryant. “He holds you […]

LSU Tigers forward Shareef O’Neal once again paid homage to the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. The son of Shaquille O’Neal shared a photo of himself donning the Lakers 3-peat jacket, which was famously worn by Bryant after the Purple and Gold captured its third consecutive NBA title in the 2002 Finals. The […]

Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, has come out in solidarity with all the people who are calling for justice after the recent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police officers. Vanessa posted an old photo of her husband wearing the infamous “I Can’t Breathe” shirt from […]

Much has been made of the NBA GOAT debate, especially during the onset of ESPN/Netflix’s hit docu-series “The Last Dance.” The show centered around the career of the one and only Michael Jordan and his journey with the Chicago Bulls. It was an ultimate showing of MJ’s greatness, which placed him atop the leaderboard of […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George joined the all-time best players bandwagon and named his own all-time starting five. The 6-foot-8 swingman recently spoke with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, and there’s no doubt that the most contentious decision George made was picking the late, great Kobe Bryant over Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. “I would have […]

With the NBA seemingly on the verge of resuming its 2019-20 season, the Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a championship run and what would be 17th title, which would tie the record for the most in league history with the arch-rival Boston Celtics. As the league, its players, and the fans await the […]

On April 13, 2016, the late, great Kobe Bryant played his last ever game in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. As we all know, he came out with quite a performance that evening, dropping 60 to lead the Lakers to a victory against a formidable Utah Jazz squad. The Lakers’ official Twitter page asked a […]

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 — headlined by NBA icons Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett — will have to wait for immortalized enshrinement until 2021. According to ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan and Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hall is pushing the ceremony until next year due to the threats of the coronavirus […]

Since the tragic passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant back in January, every player that played alongside him or went up against him has a distinct memory of the five-time NBA champion and what he meant to them. Former Lakers forward Caron Butler is no different. Even though Butler only played one season […]

Tarik Black, a 6-foot-9 center who played in the NBA between 2014 and 2018, is not exactly a household name. Nevertheless, the former Kansas standout had the privilege of playing alongside the late Kobe Bryant during his brief stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Black recently spoke with Matt Trait of KUsports.com and revealed the […]

For retired NBA player Metta Sandiford-Artest, there is no doubt who are the best duo in the NBA. Recently, the former Los Angeles Lakers forward  tweeted a photo of Hall of Famers Shaquille O’Neal and the late Kobe Bryant, calling them the best one-two punch in league history. Best @NBA duo ever. Hands down. Go […]

Revisionist history often leads to some accurate perspective, while some other times it leads to wild statements. Scottie Pippen, who spent the bulk of his NBA career playing next to Michael Jordan as his sidekick, once suggested that Kobe Bryant was better than the Chicago Bulls GOAT. Pippen’s comments occurred right before All-Star Weekend, but […]