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There’s no doubt that the NBA Draft is a great avenue for NBA teams to upgrade their roster with the bevy amount of young talent. But while drafting promising players is a great way for making key roster additions, that isn’t the only way for teams to change up their roster. In fact, teams can […]

In the summer of 2011, Chris Paul was destined to a trade from New Orleans to Hollywood. The only thing nobody knew was whether he’d start the season as the point guard of the LA Lakers or Clippers.  While the Clippers eventually won the CP3 sweepstakes (thanks to former commissioner David Stern’s intervention), it makes […]

When Hall of Famer center Shaquille O’Neal left Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers to join Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat in 2004, he had one goal: winning a championship. That’s precisely what happened in their second season together. Shaq and Wade led the Heat to an NBA title against Dirk Nowitzki and the […]

In the latest episode of the “OG’s Podcast” with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shared insights into his time playing alongside Kobe Bryant during their tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. O’Neal, who played eight seasons with Bryant, provided a glimpse into the motivational tactics he used to push his former […]

Once upon a time, Kobe Bryant made a surprise appearance at a Drew League game. While some NBA stars would normally participate in the pro-am league, especially during the off-season, fans rarely get to see the biggest stars play. Like for example, when LeBron James played in his first Drew League game, the gym was […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been known to terrorize an NBA franchise or two over the course of his 21-year NBA career. Although that dominance hasn’t quite reached the same level of consistency during his time with the Lakers, there was an eight year run from 2011-2018 when James did not lose a […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has carved out an incredible NBA career for himself. The nine-time NBA All-Star, six-time All-NBA team member, and four-time All-Defensive team member bounced back from an incredible injury early in his professional career. He says he couldn’t have done it without a little-known phone call from one Kobe Bryant of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ former center Dwight Howard had a solid career in Tinseltown before heading for the greener pastures of retirement. Howard is known for his outspoke opinions on the world of NBA basketball including one shared on a GOAT debate between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan recently. Howard found himself in a firestorm […]

As a tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant’s Pennsylvania upbringing, Penn State football announced they are traveling in their own colorway iteration of the Nike Kobe 8 Protro this year. Already one of the most popular shoes in Nike’s arsenal, it’s a nice touch for the program to honor Bryant during […]

Since the passing of former NBA star Kobe Bryant, fans across the world have taken to celebrating Aug. 24 as ‘Kobe Day’ due to 8/24, the jersey numbers Bryant wore during his career. But maybe there’s a little magic in the air that day, at least according to Bryant’s old Los Angeles Lakers teammate Metta […]

Former Boston Celtics star Isaiah Thomas has had an enviable career in the NBA. Besides All-Star selections, Thomas also became an MVP Finalist in 2016-2017 and scored a playoff career-high 53 points in a heroic performance against the Washington Wizards. However, a hip injury turned Isaiah Thomas into a journeyman, but through it all, the […]

NBA 2K25 launches on September 6, 2024, and fans might be curious to know which Los Angeles Lakers players in history are ranked the highest. Throughout the history of the Purple and Gold, the team produced a plethora of NBA legends. Hence, the Lakers are considered to be basketball royalty. With that in mind, here […]

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns recalled an essential moment with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in high school that he believes changed the trajectory of his life forever. As a member of the Dominican Republic’s national team in high school, he played against Bryant, James, and Team USA in Las Vegas in preparation for the […]

Kobe Bryant did not just leave an impact on the world of basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers legend loved competition so much that he ended up dabbling in different types of mentorship across various sports. One of his great mentees has to be Naomi Osaka. After her US Open first-round win over Jelena Ostapenko, she […]

To round out the releases for early September, Nike will drop a full slate of Nike Kobe 8 Protro sneakers to continue their bring-back of Kobe Bryant’s most classic silhouettes. Releasing alongside two other colorways, we’ll see three new editions in the Nike Kobe 8 as the brand releases “Team Bank” iterations of the popular […]

On Sunday night in Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers paid tribute to the late, great Kobe Bryant, who would have turned 46 on August 23 had he not unfortunately passed away in January 2020. This tribute is a culmination of the love the Los Angeles community has for Bryant, who inspired Mamba Day on […]

We recently witnessed a number of Nike Kobe releases around the celebration of Kobe Bryant’s 46th birthday (8/23) and “Mamba Day” (8/24). Still, it seems as though Nike is adding to their release calendar constantly and come September, we’ll see a whole new slate of Nike Kobe models releasing to the public. This upcoming colorway […]

There were an array of emotions present in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon. Thousands of hearts simultaneously skipped a beat when Shohei Ohtani was hit by a pitch near the inside of his left wrist in the eighth inning. The same thing happened just minutes later, […]

Kyle Juszczyk’s wife, Kristina, is well-known for her stylish sportswear designs for celebrities. This week, she added Natalia Bryant, daughter of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, to her roster of clients. The wife of the San Francisco 49ers star has crafted stylish outfits for high-profile individuals like Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes, Caitlin Clark, Taylor […]

The Dallas Wings defeated the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, August 25, the day after Kobe Bryant Day. Arike Ogunbowale led the Wings to a 113-110 victory after scoring 33 points and recording seven assists. After the game, Ogunbowale addressed what it means to earn a victory the day after Kobe Bryant Day. “I mean, […]

Las Vegas Raiders star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby is a known NBA head and appeared on The OGs Show, featuring former Miami Heat players Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller as hosts. Of course, any good NBA conversation touched on the NBA GOAT debate, and Crosby stood behind his guys. “My GOAT list, I’m taking Kobe over […]

Following Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 46th Birthday and the celebration of 8/24, or “Mamba Day,” Nike will continue the expansion of their most popular basketball sneakers as they reintroduce the Nike Kobe line. Working closely with Vanessa Bryant to keep the memory of Kobe at the forefront, Nike will release his Nike Kobe 8 silhouette […]

When it comes to the GOAT NBA player conversation, there are the usual suspects mentioned. Debating the GOAT NBA player is one of NBA fans’ favorite pastimes and it seems like everyday there’s a new debate ongoing on social media. But what do the actual players think? Well if you ask former Lakers star Magic […]

Whenever there is a date synonymous with Kobe Bryant, almost the entire Los Angeles Lakers community pays their respect to the late, great guard. Fellow NBA icon LeBron James is taking time to remember the five-time champion on what would have been his 46th birthday. He posted a simple yet effective message on X, formerly […]

Former NBA player and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant passed away tragically alongside his daughter Gianna in January of 2020. But their legacy still lives on as proven Friday as his birthday is today where he would have been 46-years old. Such figures in the basketball world posted their messages on social media to […]

Los Angeles is honoring the late great Kobe Bryant by posting pictures of him around the LA skyline. The Olympics announced that the games are headed to Los Angeles in 2028. With that said, the city couldn’t wait to advertise the big event, which takes place four years from now. The City of Angels advertised […]

One of the reasons for the New York Knicks’ success last season was their smothering defense, finishing tenth in the league with a defensive rating of 113.4. It’s not a surprise, though, since defense is coach Tom Thibodeau’s calling card, and his players have all bought into his defensive philosophy. However, they also said that […]

In the perpetual debate over the greatest basketball player of all time, the names LeBron James and Michael Jordan often dominate the conversation. However, Magic Johnson, a former Los Angeles Lakers star, recently emphasized that Kobe Bryant deserves more recognition in this elite discussion. During an interview with Nick Hamilton of Nitecast Media, Johnson passionately […]

A recently resurfaced video from a 2014 Lakers practice session has ignited a fresh wave of intrigue into Kobe Bryant’s unrelenting competitiveness and intense leadership style. Widely regarded as one of the NBA’s greatest players, Bryant’s legacy is also colored by his uncompromising standards and sharp tongue, as evidenced in the footage where he directed […]

The memory of NBA legend Kobe Bryant consistently lives in the memories of all basketball fans and professional athletes alike. Countless people were touched and inspired by the Mamba, honoring him any way they can with statues, tattoos, and yes, basketball shoes. Dallas Mavericks’ star Kyrie Irving is next to pay homage to the Great, […]

Nike will be continuing their expansion of Kobe Bryant’s signature line over the next few years as we’ll be seeing a host of both new and previously released colorways of his iconic sneakers. Returning to a previous theme released in the past, the Nike Kobe line will continue to honor the memory of Gigi and […]

With the NBA offseason trudging along, there might not be a better time for those invested in the Association to discuss the legacies of players and how they stack up in the all-time rankings. In an appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, Hall of Fame guard and 2001 NBA MVP Allen Iverson gave […]

Stephon Marbury delivered his take on the famous Michael Jordan or LeBron James debate, interjecting one of the late-great Kobe Bryant, into the conversation in a recent interview. On an episode of Scoop B Radio, host Brandon ‘Scoop B’ Robinson asked Marbury for his take on who the NBA’s GOAT is and received an eye-opening response […]

Rookie wideout Rome Odunze will be critical to a revamped Chicago Bears offense this season. Odunze, who played his college ball at the University of Washington, went viral on Tuesday after giving Kobe Bryant advice to a pair of high schoolers at Bears practice during the latest HBO’s Hard Knocks episode. Love this advice #Bears […]

The 2024 Paris Olympic games are now behind us and it seems as though they came and went in the blink of eye. Among all the historic performances and memorable moments was the United States’ capture of their fifth-consecutive Gold Medal in basketball. Los Angeles Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant would be proud of his Team […]

We’ve been seeing Nike dig deep into their vault of past releases, brining back new editions of popular sneakers throughout the years. They’ve been doing a ton of work with Kobe Bryant’s legendary signature line, bringing back previous releases and continuing to update classic models with updated colorways. Now returning what may have been Kobe’s […]

Team USA added to its storied legacy by winning another gold medal in the 2024 Olympics. The USA beat France 98-87 on Saturday to accomplish the feat. Moreover, the victory captured the perfect tribute to former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, which former teammate Pau Gasol fully supported. FIBA’s X (formerly Twitter) account posted […]

The fact that 13 teams (including the Charlotte Hornets) passed on Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in the 1996 NBA Draft will always be remembered as one of the biggest draft mistakes in league history despite all the other notable names picked ahead of him. While Bryant’s illustrious career is widely celebrated, whatever happened […]

Every four years the basketball world comes together to give fans something to watch during the NBA offseason. The Olympics hosted some epic basketball moments, and another was added to the list at the 2024 Paris Games. Steph Curry and Team USA orchestrated a 17-point comeback to defeat Nikola Jokic and Serbia in the semifinals. […]