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Vanessa Bryant, the widow of late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, is championing the “Kobe and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act” — a bill that outlines safety measures she claimed will “save many lives.” The Lakers legend died in a helicopter accident next to his daughter Gianna, 13, and seven other passengers on Jan. […]

Ara Zobayan, the pilot of the helicopter that crashed and tragically killed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and seven other passengers in January, may have been disoriented by the fog. The report by the National Transportation Safety Board said that Zobayan may have “misperceived” the angles at which he was descending and banking, which […]

In 2008, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals in heartbreaking fashion. Unsurprisingly, this became a significant turning point Bryant’s career — to the extent that he used a Paul Pierce photograph as motivation moving forward. Kobe is not one to forget, but as it turns […]

Veteran hip-hop artist LL Cool J recently came on The Ringer Podcast with Bill Simmons and told a hilarious story about talking former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant out of releasing the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s own gangster rap album. According to LL Cool J, this happened in 1996 or 1997, during Bryant’s rookie […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was drafted into the NBA at just 17 years old and retired at 37, and his hair went through a number of different styles throughout this 20-year span. So not only did basketball fans all over the world witness the evolution of his game, but also the evolution of […]

HBO is sure to be in hot water after apparently covering up Los Angeles street art depicting the recently deceased Los Angeles Lakers star shooting guard Kobe Bryant. According to Tim Baysinger in The Wrap, a billboard advertising the cable television giant covered a mural in Fairfax in central L.A. that featured a painted Bryant, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was truly one of the most popular athletes of all time, as evidenced by his staggering jersey sales during his playing days. We all know how Bryant started his NBA career wearing the No. 8 before making the shift to No. 24 in the 2006-07 season. To this day, The […]

The late Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant was indeed one of the best role models in all of professional sports. Apart from the grace he brought onto the basketball court, the Black Mamba was indeed was of the most articulate superstars in all of basketball. The media adored Bryant since he always carried himself […]

The Bryant family is still grieving the loss of a father and husband as well as a daughter and sister. Vanessa Bryant took to Instagram to clarify she and her eldest daughter, Natalia, have had to block some fan accounts posting tributes and images to Kobe Bryant and Gianna, both of whom died in a […]

A recent death has not shocked the sports world more than the passing of Kobe Bryant did in late January, as the entire world seemed to pause for a week. The NBA even considered canceling games so that hoopers around the league could mourn the loss of one of basketball’s greatest shooting guards. The death […]

Carlton Davis is entering his third season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has worn the No. 33 jersey in his first two years. However, following the tragic death of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, Davis will be changing his jersey number to No. 24 in 2020. “Kobe was my all-time favorite athlete ever since I […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant produced perhaps as many memorable shots as any player in NBA history — a mix of clutch daggers, mid-range displays and contested Js, circus finishes, and insane throw-downs. Here are eight of the greatest buckets from the former No. 8, plus two honorable mentions. Honorable Mention: Deep Fadeaway on […]

The late Kobe Bryant was one of the winningest players in NBA history, and he had plenty of incredible NBA Finals moments. Kobe finished his career with five NBA titles, placing him even with fellow Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson. The “Black Mamba” garnered a reputation as one of the best clutch performers the […]

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 […]