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Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant — along with Kevin Garnett — have been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in one of the most star-studded Hall of Fame classes in NBA history. We know that Duncan and Bryant are two of the greatest players of their era and two of the greatest players […]

Legendary trainer Tim Grover worked with both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. And from his observation, the two became close because Bryant saw Jordan differently than most people. In an interview on The Jim Rome Show, Grover said that Bryant saw Michael Jordan as someone he can learn things from, not as some mystical basketball […]

Photographs of a deceased Kobe Bryant that were quick to leak after an S-76 Sikorsky helicopter crashed into the hills of Calabasas on Sunday, Jan. 26. The outrage that stemmed from the improper photographing of Bryant to identify him and the eight other victims in the aircraft, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, has borne cause […]

As many of us know, Kobe Bryant was on his way to coach his daughter’s basketball game when he and eight others were tragically killed in that shocking helicopter crash back in January. Such was his love for his daughter, as well as his passion for promoting the sport of basketball for women — something […]

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson has shared his two cents worth on the Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant comparisons. According to the Los Angeles Lakers legend, it is clear that in his mind, Bryant is the closest thing we’ve seen to Jordan. Johnson recently appeared on ESPN’s First Take and explained why he believes this to be […]

Vanessa Bryant revealed that late husband Kobe Bryant left her one final letter, and she waited until her birthday on Tuesday to open it. Vanessa posted a picture of the letter and shared a sweet message about the late Los Angeles Lakers legend and Gianna Bryant: “Yesterday I found an envelope labeled To: The Love […]

The recent all-around success of the popular ESPN docuseries “The Last Dance” has prompted the potential of another of its kind detailing Kobe Bryant’s career, including his last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Mitch Kupchak, the longtime general manager of the franchise, noted that it would be a vastly different scenario than Michael Jordan’s […]

“The Last Dance” has been a rousing success, with many fans tuning into the popular 10-part ESPN docuseries detailing the story about Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls on their quest for a second three-peat. Kobe Bryant, who was included in the introduction of Episode 5, had actually caught wind of the extensive footage […]

There is no denying that Team USA is the most dominant national squad, period. This has been the case since the inception of the famed 1992 “Dream Team” (and perhaps even earlier), and as is the case to this very day. Below we have rounded out the five best Team USA squads ever formed. 5. […]

During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, big man Pau Gasol won two NBA titles and cemented a lasting bond with Kobe Bryant. Gasol became part of an elite one-two punch with Bryant and as a result, could see his No. 16 jersey hanging in the rafters along with his former teammate one day. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers franchise is one of the most prolific in sports history. Since relocating to Los Angeles in 1960, they’ve often depended on Hollywood allure to build dynasties, enabling them to acquire Westward-looking stars in deals that either seem lopsided in the moment or in retrospect. The franchise has traded for many superstars […]

In a recent interview with Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker talked about Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Parker was among the bevy of past and current NBA stars to attend Kobe and Gigi’s public memorial at Staples Center. The legendary Spurs point guard discussed with Spears why […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had to go through great lengths to earn the respect of his idol, Michael Jordan. Yet not many knew the extent of his sacrifice to learn the secrets of the game from the GOAT himself. Episode 5 of the “The Last Dance” was dedicated to Kobe, and it also […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West got to witness how a young Kobe Bryant gravitated toward longtime idol Michael Jordan and how he grew because of it. Several players wanted Jordan’s respect but few were able to get his attention. The late Lakers star managed to stick to Jordan through relentless perseverance and […]

Episodes 5 and 6 of “The Last Dance” delved into plenty of subjects, exploring a wide gamut of Michael Jordan antics, his relationships with fellow players, and his ultimate desire to become the best player alive. Here are six of the best things that took place in these episodes of “The Last Dance.” Kobe on […]

Episode 5 of “The Last Dance” featured Kobe Bryant. The show depicted the dynamics of the relationship between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and the late Los Angeles Lakers star, as well as how big of an influence the former Bulls superstar had on Kobe’s NBA career. Recently, B.J. Armstrong, a former teammate of Jordan […]

The whole basketball world was once again captivated by Episodes 5 and 6 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance.” This included some of the biggest (and not so big) NBA stars, who themselves could not help but take to social media to share their reactions to the latest episodes of the 10-part docu-series. Episode 5 centered […]

Episode 5 of the popular documentary The Last Dance aired on Sunday. Often focusing on Michael Jordan’s relationship with the late Kobe Bryant, the episode gave fans some of the best moments of the series so far. Bryant and Jordan are two of the best players to ever step foot on an NBA court, and […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant had one of the best turn-around jumpers in NBA history, and he got it from his “big brother,” Michael Jordan. Bryant played a prominent role in Episode 5 of ESPN’s docu-series, “The Last Dance,” on Sunday night. The episode dove into Kobe’s relationship with Jordan, who became a mentor […]

Basketball fans received some insight into the relationship between Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan in Episode 5 of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls docu-series, “The Last Dance.” The episode details Jordan’s role as a mentor and “big brother” to Kobe, who was emerging as one of the bright young stars in the NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Fame point guard Magic Johnson is encouraging fans of the Purple and Gold to tune in to tonight’s episode of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls docu-series, “The Last Dance.” The episode will heavily feature the late Kobe Bryant, and Johnson said Kobe’s cameos and interviews will “mean a lot” to […]

“The Last Dance” director Jason Hehir has been in-demand of late because of his tremendous work on the epic ESPN docuseries about Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls. Recently, the 43-year-old Newton, Massachusetts native opened up about Jordan’s relationship with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. According to Hehir, he himself did not realize that […]

Episode 5 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” will include a segment on the 1998 NBA All Star Game featuring a young Kobe Bryant memorably dueling with his idol, Michael Jordan. According to Magic Johnson, that famous matchup at Madison Square Garden began a profound relationship between the two, which Jordan movingly discussed in his eulogy […]

Many people are turning to video games to be a useful outlet for not having any live sports during the ongoing pandemic, and the famed NBA Jam game is a perfect source of entertainment for NBA fans everywhere. If you are looking for a PC version of this game, ArcadeSpot offers a great option that […]

Pau Gasol became extremely close to Kobe Bryant during their time together with the Los Angeles Lakers. This resulted in not only two championships, but a lifetime of friendship as well. Recently, Gasol performed an incredible gesture in honor of Gigi Bryant — the daughter of Kobe who also passed during that tragic helicopter crash. […]

Here is something to get very excited about: Episode 5 of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docu-series will heavily feature none other than Los Angeles Lakers legend and NBA icon Kobe Bryant. This is according to Arash Markazi of The Los Angeles Times: “Episode 5 is dedicated to Kobe Bryant. His interview was filmed at his […]

Vanessa Bryant, wife of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, sent out a special message on Friday to wish her late daughter, Gianna, a happy 14th birthday: “Happy 14th Birthday to my sweet baby girl, Gianna,” Vanessa Bryant wrote in her post. “Mommy loves you more than I can ever show you. You are part of […]

The NBA community is still in mourning after the loss of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, as well as his daughter Gigi Bryant. The Black Mamba, as he was known, died in a helicopter crash just outside Los Angeles back in January at the age of 41. Sadly, all nine passengers on the flight, […]

Over the past months, we have heard both current and former players alike talk about their favorite Kobe Bryant stories. Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall joined in on the fun, but as it turns out, his narrative involved former teammate Gilbert Arenas significantly — perhaps even more so than Bryant himself. “My favorite […]

In January 2020, the whole world mourned as we lost the legendary Kobe Bryant to a tragic helicopter crash. Sadly, Gigi Bryant and seven others also died in the accident. As Vanessa Bryant put it, heaven gained two angels on that fateful day. Kobe had so much love for his daughter, and he was grooming […]

NBA basketball in the 2000s has its share of detractors because of the style of play, but it deserves appreciation because there was still greatness every single night. The studs who played within the era speak for themselves, from Kobe Bryant to Kevin Garnett to Tim Duncan to LeBron James to a host of others […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are among the most historic franchises in the NBA. Since being established in 1947 — then the Minneapolis Lakers — the organization has 16 championships to its name, second only to the Boston Celtics’ record of 17 titles. Lakers championship runs are so common, they’re nearly no big deal. Nevertheless, there’s […]

Kobe Bryant and Rip Hamilton date back to their high school days. Back then, Hamilton saw himself as the best high-school player in the country. That’s until he played against Bryant. In an AMA with Bleacher report, Hamilton shared a story about his first encounter with Bryant. He knew of Bryant through his coach who […]

Former NBA center Pau Gasol reminisced about his time with Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, including what sparked him to become the superstar’s sidekick during those championship-winning teams in 2009 and 2010. “They gave me two [nicknames],” the former Lakers talent told Spanish publication La Resistencia (via Marca). “[The first one was] the […]

The Sacramento Kings got their share of flak for taking Peja Stojakovic during the 1996 NBA Draft instead of John Wallace, but they were prepared to go a completely different way if then-high schooler Kobe Bryant slipped down the board. As fate would have it, Bryant would only slip to 13th to the Charlotte Hornets […]

Michael Jordan is the deadliest midrange shooter in NBA history. His prowess would influence and inspire the next generation of All Star shooting guards, including Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, and Richard Hamilton. Hamilton wasn’t just impacted by Jordan from afar, though. The three-time All Star got to pick Jordan’s brain up-close as his Washington Wizards […]

As part of a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter recanted a conversation he shared with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant prior to his passing in January. Carter burst onto the NBA scene in 1998. The Florida native was the 5th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors, but he […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton has been intently watching ESPN’s docuseries “The Last Dance,” which has sparked plenty of uncanny similarities between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Walton, who played with Bryant as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, noted how passages of each episode of the series reflect how similar the two […]

Phil Jackson has the most championships (11) and highest winning-percentage (.704) of any coach in NBA history (min. 500 games) and the most playoff victories (229) over 20 seasons as an NBA head coach. He inherited teams laden with young superstars, but extracting the utmost production from stars is a) hard and b) a good […]