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At just 19 years old, Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum already looks like he is playing as if he’s a seasoned veteran. Tatum has put in a lot of hard work to get to where he is in the NBA right now, once even spending an entire week emulating Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe […]

More than 12 years ago, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had one of the best individual performances in NBA history by recording the second highest points scored by a player in a single game, with 81 against the Toronto Raptors. His main defender on that one unforgettable night was Jalen Rose, who received a […]

NBA on TNT just released a teaser trailer of the Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal sit-down conversation. Their conversation will revolve mostly around their relationship during their years with the L.A. Lakers and conceivably could include the years thereafter. Clear your schedule… Living legends @SHAQ & @kobebryant sit down for a conversation surrounding their relationship […]

After spending 1.5 seasons with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers, Dwyane Wade returned home to the Miami Heat at the trade deadline. While this was perhaps the most surprising trade, Wade will now have an opportunity to retire with the team he spent the first 13 seasons of his career with. As Wade stated […]

Since entering the league, Enes Kanter has made a name for himself for being very active on social media. He has made some hilarious posts in the past, trolled his former teammates, and even had a fiery exchange with LeBron James. Recently, he took to his Instagram account to share a funny photo of him […]

Dwyane Wade isn’t retiring anytime soon, but he knows how he doesn’t want to spend his last year in the NBA. When asked about possibly going out like Kobe Bryant who had a farewell tour during his final season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Wade shook his head and said no. In an interview with […]

The job of a general manager in the NBA is a thankless job, one that is always criticized yet offers very little praise when you get the job done right. And when you fail, you are ridiculed and maligned beyond measure! Well, sorry GMs, but that’s exactly what we plan to do as we recall […]

At the Feb. 8 trade deadline, Isaiah Thomas was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. For the sixth time in his six-year career, Thomas has been traded team after team. Particularly in 2017, the Celtics traded Thomas for Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving. They did this in spite of Thomas’ visible commitment to the franchise […]

Jordan Clarkson spent two years on the same Los Angeles Lakers team that featured Kobe Bryant. Clarkson would learn a lot from the Lakers legend, and share plenty of minutes on the basketball floor with him either in practice or in games. But even though Clarkson has since been traded away to the Cleveland Cavaliers, […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has never shied away from any topic regarding social justice. So in a way, it was a shame that Bryant was already retired when NFL players were kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality. NBA players did not end up kneeling for anthem, perhaps because NBA […]

Isaiah Thomas proudly made his Los Angeles Lakers debut in a pair of Kobe Bryant’s Nike sneakers, perhaps the best way to automatically endear himself to the L.A. crowd upon making his first stint in purple-and-gold. Thomas put up a sharp 22 points off the bench through his 31 minutes on the floor, largely aided […]

Some might think Kobe Bryant is still bitter with Shaquille O’Neal after the future Hall-of-Fame player said that he would draft LeBron James over his former teammate in an All-Star draft. But Bryant wasn’t showing hostility nor was he being disrespectful to one of the greatest players in the game. He was simply being practical. […]

Not long after the Los Angeles Lakers raised two jersey numbers into the rafters to honor legend Kobe Bryant, the topic of discussion was raised for another player who in particular was once upon a time Bryant’s own partner in crime. Pau Gasol was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2007-2008 season and […]

Kobe Bryant does not miss any aspect of playing competitive NBA basketball but has at least taken on a mentor role for players when he’s called for advice or training. Players such as Kyrie Irving, Isaiah Thomas, and Kyle Kuzma are among those who have reached out to Bryant for pearls of wisdom, or some […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made history on Sunday night by winning their first Super Bowl title in the NFL. Their fans all over the world were ecstatic about their win and they couldn’t contain their emotions after witnessing the team come out victorious in Super Bowl LII. That includes proud Philadelphia native and Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Philadelphia Eagles took down Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 41-33 on Sunday to win their first-ever Super Bowl. As such, the NBA’s best players took to Twitter to congratulate the Eagles and share their reactions. The NBA’s own Philadelphia 76ers are celebrating just as much and their star center Joel Embiid made […]

Kyrie Irving found himself in one of the most trying moments of his professional career shortly after losing last year’s NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors. The perennial point guard was told he might be traded to the Phoenix Suns just days after the Warriors were crowned champions. Concerned about what’s to come, Irving reached […]

Just when you think one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history will go out lacking that Vince Lombardi Trophy, it happens. John Elway’s helicopter effort near the goal line in the Denver Bronco’s thrilling Super Bowl victory over the Green Bay Packers allowed him to get the first of two rings that sent him […]

After the 2005 NBA Draft, the NBA prohibited new high-school graduates from entering the draft, mandating that all applicants must be at least one year removed from high school. This created the “one-and-done”, where highly regarded basketball prospects play one year at the collegiate level and then move on to the NBA. Recent examples include […]

In the closing seconds of the fourth quarter during a huge 115-113 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night, New Orleans Pelicans All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins’ season was ended in the blink of an eye when he tore his left Achilles. It was quite shocking, to say the least, and the outpour of support […]

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have gotten the biggest steal of the 2017 NBA Draft with the team selecting forward Kyle Kuzma out of Utah with the 27th overall pick. Kuzma has far exceeded expectations halfway through his first season receiving praise from many including future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant. After practice on […]

It may be too early to do so, and even unfair for Lonzo Ball at this point of his career, but Jeanie Buss has already compared him to team legend Kobe Bryant. The rookie out of UCLA is by no means near what The Black Mamba has achieved in his illustrious career, yet the Los […]

The NBA is simply where amazing things happen. NBA players are one of the most talented athletes in the world. As a result, the NBA is full of memories of exciting games that ended with a heart-breaking shot. Honestly, this article would have been littered with plays from two of the league’s best scorers, Michael […]

There are now seven 30,000 scorers in league history, with James joining four Hall of Famers in career leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain, and two future Hall of Famers in Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki. On Tuesday, LeBron joined this most exclusive club in a career that goes beyond scoring. It […]

Kobe Bryant had two of his jersey numbers retired by the Los Angeles Lakers last month which included a basketball short that was played before the ceremony began. According to Entertainment Weekly, “Dear Basketball” received a 2018 nomination for Best Animated Short Film. Best Animated Short Film #OscarNoms Dear BasketballGarden PartyLouNegative SpaceRevolting Rhymes Full list […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was quick to give his support for the Super Bowl-bound Philadelphia Eagles. Bryant, among the many celebrity fans of the Eagles, took to Twitter and gave encouraging words for Nick Foles and company. Getting there wasn’t the goal @Eagles let’s finish the job #focus #superbowl — Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) […]

Very few people expected Kyle Kuzma to have such a big impact on a young Lakers team this early in his career. Picked 27th overall in last year’s Draft, he was not expected to be a big highlight amongst rookies. Thus far, Kuzma’s amazing play has made him as attention-worthy as fellow Lakers rookie and 2nd […]

The 1984 would always be in the mix of the conversation on the greatest draft in the history of the NBA. Notable players include famous picks in the following order, Hakeem Olajuwon (1), Michael Jordan (3), Charles Barkley (5), Alvin Robertson (7), Otis Thorpe (9), Kevin Willis (11), John Stockton (16). This draft class has […]

During Shaquille O’Neal’s eight seasons wearing a Los Angeles Lakers jersey, he helped the team add three championship banners to the franchise’s collection. His tenure in LA was filled with constant beef between him and Kobe Bryant. The perception of Shaq and Kobe was that both were trying to prove who was the team’s alpha […]

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal will always be one of the most iconic duos in all of sports history, for both the great times and the not-so-great times. During Monday’s edition of NBA on TNT, O’Neal opened up more about his relationship with Bryant and how the duo’s feud was blown out of proportion. “Our […]

ESPN announced Friday that it will partner with Kobe Bryant and his Granity Studios for a new basketball show, “Detail,” which will premiere in March. Per the ESPN release: In “Detail,” viewers will experience unparalleled game observations from Bryant as if he were one of the players featured in an ESPN game played the day […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan has established himself as one of the premier players in the league at his position over the last few seasons. The 28-year-old has continued to demonstrate in his ninth campaign putting another highly productive year. According to Sam Esfandiari of Warriors World, DeRozan is posting eerily similar numbers to […]

During their 6.5 seasons together with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol won two championships in three consecutive NBA Finals appearances. As Bryant’s No. 8 and 24 jerseys were recently retired, Gasol is averaging 10.6 points and 8.2 rebounds in his second season with the San Antonio Spurs. With the Lakers and […]

In recent years, the NBA MVP award, which is supposed to go to the most valuable player, seems to have devolved into the “best statistical player” award. Are past years’ winners deserving of the distinction? Probably, but there are plenty of examples of players being snubbed of the prestigious award. Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (11-27) have lost nine straight contests and the frustration continues to mount amongst a fanbase that is hungry to take the next step towards the legendary franchise’s return to success. One person who has a ton of confidence going forward in Los Angeles’ current squad is none other than Lakers’ legendary […]

Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan are two of the best players in the history of the NBA. Jordan was Bryant’s idol. Bryant wanted to replicate his game in the same way that Jordan did in this career. It’s needless to say that Bryant succeeded, becoming the third all-time leading scorer in NBA history, surpassing Jordan. […]

LeBron James has recently been compared to Michael Jordan in regards to the greatest NBA player of all time debate. While it is still commonly believed that Jordan is the better of the two, many fans are quick to point out that LeBron James is behind Jordan as the de-facto second best player in NBA […]

Despite retiring two seasons ago, Kobe Bryant’s influence on the game still runs deep. Even to this day, retirement doesn’t hold back Bryant when it comes to sharing his opinions and knowledge of basketball. In his latest Musecage Basketball Network video that is posted on ESPN, Bryant gave high praise to a superstar who shares […]

Like any polarizing figure in the NBA, Kobe Bryant also has at least one trait that we can all agree on: he is among the most feared clutch performers in league history. Shaquille O’Neal, his number one partner in crime during the Los Angeles Lakers’ dominating reign in the early 2000s, has had a front-row […]