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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant reached 40 years of age on Thursday. If there is one person who knows the Black Mamba well, it’s his former teammate and long-time friend, Shaquille O’Neal. As most hoops fans know, these two basically wrecked the league from 2000 to 2002. In fact, they won three straight championships […]

While the rest of the NBA world celebrates Kobe Bryant’s 40th birthday, the Detroit Pistons reminded The Black Mamba of perhaps the most embarrassing stumbling block of his NBA career — losing to them in the 2004 NBA Finals. The level of petty goes off the scale here, as not only did the Pistons win […]

Boston Celtics rising star Jayson Tatum got to check off one of the goals from his bucket list, working out with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant during the summer. Bryant, a 20-year veteran of the league, said he was very impressed with Tatum’s innate ability to mimic his movements and footwork, something he had […]

Until the last second of the final game of his career, Kobe Bryant went all in with guns blazing. A fitting fairy tale end to his 20-year legendary career as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, it was sealed with his 60-point effort, defeating the Utah Jazz. With his name already etched among the […]

Former 35th overall pick P.J. Tucker is known throughout the league as a key contributor to the Houston Rockets’ success last season. His presence provided the much-needed hard-nosed multi-positional defense that transformed the Rockets into one of the best defensive teams in the league. However, aside from his on-court exploits, the Rockets forward is notoriously […]

Kobe Bryant’s “Musecage” is an interesting — albeit a strange — concept that Bryant uses to help fuel his motivation. It’s a place where he thinks about all the things that motivate us — good and bad. Kobe’s latest focuses on WNBA star Diana Taurasi: Bryant discusses Taurasi’s mindset when she plays and how her […]

When listing the greatest players in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, Kobe Bryant’s name is often mentioned in the first breathe — for good reason. To be frank, The Black Mamba, as he’s come to be known, is a Lakers legend, and several of his peers feel the same way, including Dwyane […]

Rumors of former Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant playing in the BIG3 next season surfaced online. However, Kobe Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Molly Carter has burst the bubble by saying that there’s no chance that the five-time NBA champion will play in the 3-versus-3 tournament next year, as per the Associated Press’ Brian Mahoney, who […]

BIG3 co-founder Jeff Kwatinetz made waves Tuesday when he said a “credible source” suggested to him that Kobe Bryant would be participating in the 3-on-3 league next year. However, Kobe Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Molly Carter has shut down that rumor, telling Brian Mahoney of The Associated Press that Kobe is “definitely” not playing in […]

Just days after Stephen Jackson implored Kobe Bryant to suit up in the BIG3, news comes that the former Los Angeles Laker may be planning on doing just that. BIG3 co-founder Jeff Kwatinetz said Tuesday on a conference call that “a credible source” told him Bryant would be playing next year. However, Kwatinetz also said […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant’s 40th birthday is coming up. To celebrate the event, NBA TV will dedicate a full day for the Black Mamba. As per NBA.com, check out NBA TV’s August 23 schedule below, which will feature Bryant’s Slam Dunk Contest, his 81-point game, the in-depth interview with Ahmad Rashad, among others. […]

Despite his old age, basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell has been a staple presence in watching NBA games and events. Recently, the eleven-time world champion with the Boston Celtics spent some time watching NBA stars Kyrie Irving, Zach Lavine, and Jamal Crawford during a pick-up game. Russell posted their group picture in his Twitter […]

Ever since its inception in 2017, the BIG3 basketball league has been a slam-dunk. Not only is it a way for ex-pro players to showcase their skills and prove to people that they still have it, like former San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors forward Stephen Jackson, but it also allows them to re-live […]

Kobe Bryant is synonymous with the Los Angeles Lakers after playing the entirety of his 20-year career with the purple and gold. But the Laker legend was almost a Hornet. Bryant was selected by Charlotte in the 1996 NBA Draft, but he had no desire to play for the Hornets. He was then traded to […]

Victor Oladipo used last season to establish himself as the new cornerstone player of the Indiana Pacers franchise. Nonetheless, the 26-year-old remains relentless in his pursuit to elevate his game, and is apparently looking to emulate some parts of the great Kobe Bryant’s game. Oladipo’s trainer, Al Watson, gave J. Michael of IndyStar an insider look […]

The last time the basketball world caught a glimpse of Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics rookie dropped 24 points in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now, he has turned to a familiar No. 24 to unleash hell on an Eastern Conference devoid of LeBron. ESPN’s Chris […]

Kobe Bryant, who spent his childhood in Italy, was already playing grown men twice or even thrice his age. Below is a photo of Bryant matching up against an Italian professional baller, as posted by Redditor r/lakers. One can immediately see the disparity in their size. Bryant was just 12 years old during this time. […]

The term “stan” has become increasingly popular in social media circles over the years and only added to the Oxford English Dictionary last year, 15 years after Eminem’s chart-topping hit “Stan” dominated radio stations and MTV shows. And yes, this will eventually involve Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and all-time great LeBron James. The definition states “an […]

Like all of us, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has fantasied about the idea of newly acquired superstar LeBron James and Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant playing together for the franchise. It would be something truly extraordinary to watch. Recently Buss spoke out on the potential of it coming to fruition via The Weekend Podcast. […]

Back in 2013, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers amnesty Kobe Bryant. He might have heard Cuban’s suggestion and responded the most classic Black Mamba manner. Bryant exploded for 38 points against Cubans’ very own team. It was clear that there’s no way Bryant would let the Lakers amnesty him. […]

College basketball Hall-Of-Fame coach John Calipari wanted to draft Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the summer of 1996 whilst he was head coach of the New Jersey Nets. Of course Bryant was selected by the Charlotte Hornets and then quickly shipped off to the Lakers, where he went on to have a brilliant […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant wins on and off the court. In 2013, Bryant invested millions in BodyArmor, a rehydrating drink for athletes. Today, his $6 million investment is now worth $200 million. Just yesterday, Reuters reported that Coca-Cola has bought a minority stake in BodyArmor to pose a bid against the fast growth of […]

When LeBron James’ Los Angeles mural was desecrated just days after it was made, the greater majority condemned the vandals for setting out on such a cowardly and disrespectful act. In this light, hip-hop artist Ice Cube has recently raised a rather rational argument on why he believes it was the own artists’ fault. Speaking […]

Fresh off of the success of the BIG3’s sophomore season, league founder Ice Cube has revealed that he has his sights set on one of the biggest names in NBA history as a potential participant in next year’s edition. Speaking to sportscaster Rich Eisen on his “Rich Eisen Show” podcast, Ice Cube has made public […]

Rap mogul and BIG3 founder Ice Cube has recently chimed in on the whole LeBron James versus Kobe Bryant debate. With the Los Angeles Lakers recently acquiring the services of James, inevitable comparisons between himself and one of the greatest Lakers of all time have been endless. However, Ice Cube believes that there is no […]

Gary Payton looked back on his 2004 stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, particularly on what went wrong with it. Speaking on The Herd with Colin Cowherd, Payton pointed out a spate of reasons on why the legendary team comprised of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in their prime, Karl Malone, and himself failed to win a […]

It’s the NBA offseason, so it feels like it’s a good time to just talk about some of the legends of the game. For this piece, let’s look back at that one time when Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant predicted that he would score 50 points or more in a game at least one […]

The sneakerhead community was absolutely pumped when San Antionio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan recently debuted Nike’s latest Kobe Bryant sneakers. Perhaps none more than Los Angeles Lakers incoming sophomore Kyle Kuzma, who took to Twitter to share his enthusiasm. Good lord!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to rock these on the court🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/GyPNsdPWD3 — kuz (@kylekuzma) August 12, […]

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant’s name is forever etched in the list of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. Known with the nicknames of “The Black Mamba” and “Mr. 81”, Kobe will be remembered as one of the best clutch players of all-time. Before formally retiring in 2016, Kobe endured numerous […]

San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan appears to be the chosen one. This is with regard to being the prime candidate to publicly debut Nike’s latest unreleased Kobe Bryant kicks. This is not the first time DeRozan was among the first to test out an exclusive pair of Nike sneakers, as he has debuted […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has a future Hall of Fame teammate in Dirk Nowitzki and a future Hall of Famer’s signed jersey in Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s. It’s fun to be the Mavs guard these days. The Slovenian hotshot, who was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks in June’s NBA Draft […]

Tuscaloosa had a very special guest recently, as former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant rolled into the Alabama Crimson Tide’s turf on Thursday to give some advice and tips to keep themselves motivated for the upcoming college football season. In front of Alabama’s players and coaching staff, Bryant spoke about what it takes to […]

Ice Cube, hip-hop legend and co-founder of BIG3, admitted that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s farewell game triggered the creation of the basketball league which features mostly ex-NBA players who can still ball. In an interview with Ben Ladner of Sports Illustrated, Ice Cube recalled Bryant’s final game. He said that the idea of starting […]

The NCAA will now allow “elite” high school and prospective college athletes to be represented by an agent, while also permitting players to return to school if undrafted by the NBA, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. This is a huge progressive change, which is paving the way for the removal of the one-and-done era, […]

In his 20-year NBA career, Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant was known to play through injuries, gutting out entire games with broken fingers and sprained ankles. But an Achilles tear is not something he could play through, and it cost Bryant an entire season during the back end of his career. Because this was […]

Utah Jazz standout Donovan Mitchell’s memorable putback slam last season was posted side-by-side to a Kobe Bryant dunk, and the two plays turned out to be eerily similar. Shout out to House of Highlights for this amazing find. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmElHPuF-5w/ The side-by-side comparison was edited to perfection; it was as if the words of veteran commentator […]

Six-time Pro Bowl participant Terrell Owens was inducted to the NFL Hall of Fame on Saturday. In his acceptance speech, the 44-year-old gave a shout out to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, stating how the latter served as an inspiration for Owens throughout his career. In the touching moment, Owens thanked Bryant for his […]

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are two of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. Both James and Bryant are known for their incredible playoff performances, but LeBron has done something Kobe never did. According to Reddit user Celticsfor18th, James recorded a Game Score of 40 or higher in three playoff games in […]

There was a time in the league when Matt Barnes and Kobe Bryant were rivals in the court. The nature of their rivalry bordered on the extreme. Although Barnes was not a superstar and merely a role player back in the day, he was just as competitive as those of the elites like the Los […]