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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. […]

There is no doubt that Kobe Bryant is one of the all-time greats in the history of the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers recently unveiled another statue of Kobe and his daughter Gianna outside of Crypto.com Arena in a touching tribute to the late Hall of Famer. Now, they are paying even […]

LeBron James is currently in Paris leading Team USA’s men’s basketball squad on their quest to win a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics, but that doesn’t mean he’s completely tuned out what’s going on back in America with the NBA and his Los Angeles Lakers. On Friday afternoon, the Lakers unveiled the second […]

Kobe Bryant’s impact on the Los Angeles Lakers franchise cannot be overstated. He has become a full-blown cultural icon whose memory will forever live in the mind of the Lakers franchise that they want to immortalize him even further following his tragic passing in January 2020. Bryant stood for many things during his lifetime, and […]

On Friday, a private ceremony outside Crypto.com Arena unveiled a second statue of the late Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant. This statue, which depicts Kobe courtside with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, shows him embracing and kissing her on the head. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s widow, posed with the statue. In an Instagram post, Vanessa Bryant […]

Today, August 2, 2024, holds special significance in the world of sports and music. It’s a day to honor the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, whose jersey numbers, 2, 8, and 24, have become iconic symbols of excellence and perseverance. Kobe Bryant’s influence transcended the basketball court, inspiring not only athletes but also […]

About midway through the 2023-24 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers honored the late Kobe Bryant with a statue outside of the Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as the Staples Center. While public reaction to the statue was mixed at best, Bryant’s widow Vanessa and the Lakers ensured fans that there would be more to come […]

Kobe Bryant is a legend whose impact on the game of basketball will last centuries after his untimely tragic passing in January 2020. Bryant embodied what it means to make the most of the talent one has, working harder than everybody else as he became one of the greatest to ever grace the hardwood — […]

Veteran NBA reporter Zach Lowe recently grabbed headlines by stating he thought Tim Duncan ranked ahead of the late Kobe Bryant among the NBA’s best ever players. It’s a statement with which some, if not many, disagree. An often overlooked reality, though, suggest that the San Antonio Spurs Hall-of-Famer should get the nod over the […]

Would it be preposterous to put Tim Duncan ahead of Kobe Bryant on an all-time ranking of NBA players? It depends on who you ask but it absolutely should not be. Duncan may not stack up to Bryant in terms of popularity but he was absolutely on the same level as him, if not better. […]

Sotheby’s is auctioning Kobe Bryant’s personal locker from the Staples Center. Bryant used this locker throughout most of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, from 2003 until his final game in April 2016. The locker is the centerpiece of Sotheby’s New York online auction, “Altitude | Capsule Collection,” which features 23 pieces of sports […]

The WNBA hosted an All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, Arizona that will go down as one of the more memorable events they’ve held over the last decade. Highlighted by the games biggest stars, including immediate rookie sensations in Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark on the same team, the 2024 All-Star Game garnered its highest viewership for […]

Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are always in the mix in the debate over the greatest basketball player of all time. This ongoing discussion has sparked interest among WNBA stars as well, with players like Las Vegas Aces’ Kelsey Plum and New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu offering their own intriguing perspectives on the […]

Trae Young has an impressive six-year run with the Atlanta Hawks. The NBA All-Star draws inspiration from several past stars, including Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. However, rumors of Bryant’s alleged cold treatment of those around him when he was younger have surfaced, causing Young to call out the man making the claims. One […]

Juju Watkins has proven to be one of the most elite bucket-getters in women’s basketball. Her tenacity on both ends of the floor even made some individuals draw a comparison between her and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. However, the USC basketball star has another star in mind who is more proximate to her […]

After declaring his dislike for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s playing style in his Club 520 Podcast, former NBA All-Star Jeff Teague revealed the reason behind the seemingly crazy take. “It was rough… Kobe was like, jab, get there. Ah, pump fake, pump fake, pump fake. Get him off the ground, foul shot, and […]

A lot of the Los Angeles Lakers faithful along with the rest of the NBA world were left distraught after the news of Joe Bryant’s passing. The former head coach in the WNBA and other leagues was instrumental in the growth of the game. Perhaps, his greatest contribution to the world was being a great […]

The NBA world is mourning the loss of Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Joe passed away on Tuesday at the age of 69 after a career in the NBA. Despite Joe’s patchy relationship with Vanessa Bryant and Kobe, she paid respect to Joe after his passing with a […]

Joe Bryant, the father of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and a former pro basketball and coach, has died at the age of 69, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Joe, nicknamed “Jellybean” for his love of the candy, was a first-round draft pick in 1975 when he was selected 14th overall by the Golden State Warriors. […]

When it comes to basketball in Los Angeles, two of the biggest names in the city have been Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and former Los Angeles Sparks star Candace Parker. While Parker has not played for the Sparks since the 2020 season, her Hall of Fame career is largely validated by her LA […]

Kobe Bryant’s warm-up jacket from his iconic final NBA game is set to hit the auction block at SCP Auctions, with an estimated selling price of between $250,000 and $350,000. This piece of memorabilia is poised to become one of the most sought-after items from Bryant’s illustrious career. Bryant, who spent his entire 20-year career […]

It should come as no surprise that another member of Kobe Bryant’s family — his nephew, Jett Washington — is on track to be a superstar athlete. What is turning heads however is the fact that his sport of choice is football, not basketball. Jett Washington, the son of Kobe’s sister Sharia, is one of […]

Everybody who watches the NBA knows how much Jayson Tatum adores Kobe Bryant. He texted the Black Mamba before a postseason game. The superstar even wore a Purple and Gold arm band once despite playing for the Boston Celtics. It is not only in the league where the NBA Champion hopes to represent his idol. […]