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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and the eight other victims of last Sunday’s fatal helicopter crash were honored prior to Super Bowl LIV. The names of the victims were flashed on one of the video boards alongside a picture of Bryant and his daughter Gianna, who were among those who perished in the tragic […]

The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. And on Sunday night, the outside of the building was adorned with purple and gold lighting, as well as an image of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant. Dubai displayed a tribute to Kobe and Gigi on the tallest building […]

Veteran cornerback Richard Sherman is back in the Super Bowl, playing in the big game for the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs after winning a title with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013-14. Still, one week after Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant perished in a helicopter crash with his daughter and seven […]

The NBA has seen its fair share of tributes following the death of former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant–as well as eight others–in a helicopter crash last Sunday in Calabasas. But Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban thinks the league should consider honoring Kobe in the most esteemed of fashions. And that’s by changing the […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson had plenty of battles with the late Kobe Bryant during his storied NBA career. Iverson’s Sixers went head-to-head with Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2001 NBA Finals, the second title out of three consecutive championships for L.A. at the time. On Sunday, Iverson paid tribute to Bryant […]

Peyton Manning was deeply moved. The entire world continues to grieve for the loss of Kobe Bryant, who died in a tragic helicopter crash along with eight other people, including Bryant’s daughter Gianna, last Sunday. The tributes for the life of the Los Angeles Lakers legend are coming in left and right. The latest to […]

Los Angeles Lakers youngster Kyle Kuzma is still grieving after the untimely passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, but he knows they must continue and honor the legacy of the Black Mamba. Speaking to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Kuz opened up about using basketball to help him and the Lakers cope with the loss […]

The San Francisco 49ers are squaring off with the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54. This will be the first NFL game since the tragic and untimely death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant (amongst others) in a helicopter accident. That means this is the first time any NFL players will get the chance to […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their heart-wrenching tribute to Kobe Bryant, and the show of affection for the late NBA star isn’t limited to the basketball world alone. Peyton Manning, one of the biggest stars in the sport, paid a short tribute to Kobe during the ninth annual NFL Honors. Sunday Night Football on […]

It has been nearly a week since the helicopter tragedy that took away one of basketball’s most respected and decorated superstars in Kobe Bryant. As soon as the news of Bryant’s untimely passing broke out, fans immediately flocked Staples Center and built a memorial tribute for the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Lee Zeidman, the president […]

Like his teammate LeBron James, Los Angeles Laker superstar Anthony Davis debuted a new tattoo in honor of the late Kobe Bryant. Tattoo artist Vanessa Aurelia took to her Instagram to show off the new ink she created for Davis. Davis’ tattoo features Bryant’s Black Mamba logo being coiled around by an actual black mamba […]

With a few simple words, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant lifted the spirits of Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the 2014 All-Star game. The 2014 All-Star game was Lillard’s first All-Star selection. He was really looking forward to playing in the game, but he wasn’t getting too many minutes since there were […]

The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to Kobe Bryant on Friday night at the Staples Center as they hosted the Portland Trail Blazers. The Staples Center was filled with Kobe jerseys as they putting together a video tribute that spanned Bryant’s 20-year career in L.A. as well as his transition to post-retirement life. But one […]

An artist in Austin, Texas recently created a mural to honor the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. However, someone already defaced the mural just hours after it was unveiled, per Paul Livengood of 10 News WTSP. The culprit deface the mural with the word “rapist.” A local (@0Rashad) posted a photo of the […]

Detroit Pistons veteran point guard Derrick Rose has recently spoken out about how the late Kobe Bryant has influenced his own career. According to Rose, Bryant has been one of the biggest reasons as to why Rose stands where he does right now. Derrick Rose to the Free Press on Kobe Bryant: "My work ethic […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard balled out on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers in what was the first game inside the Staples Center following the tragic death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on Sunday. As expected, the Lakers organization played tribute to Kobe prior to the ballgame, and it was […]

Kyle Kuzma never played a single minute alongside Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers. Kuzma never played against Bryant in the NBA. However, he had a close relationship with the future Hall of Famer as a pupil, and his passing took its toll on the 24-year-old forward. Kuzma is one of a select few […]

On Friday night at the Staples Center, the Los Angeles Lakers played their first game since the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant. The icon superstar’s death sent shockwaves throughout the city as well as the storied franchise and its players. Anthony Davis is one of those players that was heavily impacted by Bryant’s tragedy, and […]

Damian Lillard continued his offensive onslaught on opposing NBA teams on Friday night with the Portland Trail Blazers star torching the Los Angeles Lakers for 48 points. Although it was another incredible performance from one of the best guards in the game today, it came on a night in which the Lakers were honoring Kobe […]

After nearly a week of mourning and trying to come to grips with the passing of Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers got back to work on the basketball on Friday night. Despite the time away, it didn’t make it any easier for LeBron James and his teammates to hold back the tears during a […]

After Kyrie Irving went missing in action following the death of his friend and NBA legend Kobe Bryant, the point guard went back in uniform with an explosive dedication. On Friday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls, he broke several records after leading his team to a decisive win at 133-118. His 54 points are […]

The Brooklyn Nets easily overcame the Chicago Bulls on Friday, thanks to superstar point guard Kyrie Irving who put on a fantastic show and dropped 54 points. Obviously inspired by the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, Irving honored Kobe and highlighted his desire to keep the “Mamba Mentality alive. YES Network asked the […]

Twelve-time All-NBA performer and 2007 NBA MVP Dirk Nowitzki is undoubtedly an NBA legend. However, according to the German power forward, Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant is the best player of their generation. Bryant passed away this past weekend in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The accident also took the lives of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have played their first game in Staples Center since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others lost their lives in a terrible helicopter accident on Sunday. As the tributes to Bryant continue pouring in, the Lakers followed suit to what the rest of the league has been doing. They asked […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ two best players, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, shared a touching moment during the team’s tribute to fallen icon Kobe Bryant on Friday. The pair of superstars, who were both donning Bryant’s jersey ahead of their game versus the Portland Trail Blazers, hugged and shared some words for one another before […]

After the postponement of Tuesday night game’s against the Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers suited up Friday night for their first game since NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna’s untimely passing. The team had several tributes to the 18-time All-Star, providing #8 and #24 jerseys for the crowd, as well as reserving two […]

In his first game since the tragic death of Kobe Bryant this weekend, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took the time to give a pregame speech as a tribute to the late NBA legend. Lakers’ LeBron James concludes his pregame tribute to Kobe Bryant: “In the words of Kobe Bryant, ‘Mamba out.’ But in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still grieving from the unexpected loss of Kobe Bryant, and the entire basketball world is with them in their mourning. After a relative period of silence ahead of Friday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Lakers finally started their tribute to arguably the greatest player to ever don the […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers entered Friday’s home game versus the Portland Trail Blazers with a whirlwind of emotions following the tragic death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant. During the national anthem inside Staples Center, James let all the emotions out as he shed tears for his dearest friend. The four-time MVP even […]

The entire Los Angeles Lakers franchise is still in mourning after the devastating helicopter crash that took the lives of Kobe Bryant and eight others last Sunday. Playing in their first official game at Staples Center since the harrowing accident, the current Lakers ensemble paid tribute to the basketball icon that is Bryant by donning […]

Less than a month before his tragic death, Kobe Bryant and ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith were apparently at a New Year’s Eve party in Bel Air. At the party, Bryant supposedly told Smith something that Los Angeles Lakers fans will be happy to hear. Despite the other tough teams such as Los Angeles Clippers, […]

In Friday’s 133-118 win against the Chicago Bulls, Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 54 points and pointed to the sky towards NBA icon Kobe Bryant. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among the nine victims that died in a helicopter crash last Sunday.   Kyrie Irving looked up to Bryant as a mentor and […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers believes his team can pay tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant by winning the 2020 Finals. Bryant’s only connection with the Clippers was when he considered signing with the team in 2004, but he also had a close relationship with Rivers, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and […]

This week has been nothing short of a nightmare for the Los Angeles Lakers organization, losing lifelong Laker and retired superstar shooting guard Kobe Bryant, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26. The Lakers, and the whole NBA, have searched for ways to honor the legacy […]

Staples Center has debuted its on-court decals honoring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant tragically passed away on Sunday in a terrible helicopter crash. Eight other people died in the crash, including Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Staples Center court decals honoring Lakers legend Kobe Bryant pic.twitter.com/9rV138ZDHa — Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) February 1, 2020 Lakers […]

As a tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James revealed on his latest Instagram post that he got a new tattoo. The tattoo, a Black Mamba snake coiling around the numbers 8 and 24 are an obvious tribute to Bryant who was famously nicknamed “The Black Mamba” and wore 8 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will play their first game since the tragic death of lifelong star player Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna last Sunday with Friday’s matchup with the visiting Portland Trail Blazers. While the contest is expected to dim in compare of the celebration and public memorial for the Bryants, the Lakers […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard knows Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center is going to be emotional. After all, it is the first game the Purple and Gold are playing since the tragic death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi. Like he was to so many players […]

Stand-up comedian Ari Shaffir had a gig at the New York Comedy Club canceled following controversial remarks about recently deceased Los Angeles Lakers retired star shooting guard Kobe Bryant. According to The Times of Israel, the comedy club canceled Shaffir’s Tuesday set and also issued a statement saying it does not plan on working with […]