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After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired following a 60-point performance against the Utah Jazz to end the 2015-16 NBA season. A year later, Bryant is focusing on storytelling and building up his company, Kobe Inc. With the Lakers starting a new era with Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball, Bryant reflected […]

Since Kobe Bryant stepped away from the NBA after 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, he has been much more open about the various aspects of his career. In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Bryant was asked about which current NBA player reminds him the most of himself. Which up and coming […]

Future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant is currently enjoying retirement after playing 20 years with the Los Angeles Lakers and cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players in NBA history. Although Bryant’s playing days are over, the five-time NBA champion has remained in the public eye as he embarks on his new career […]

Despite winning three championships in four NBA Finals appearances, it is well-documented the feud between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. While O’Neal got the first laugh by winning his fourth championship with the Miami Heat, Bryant eventually won two more with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Scott Feinberg of Hollywood Reporter, the five-time champion […]

Through her first 10 seasons in the WNBA, Candace Parker has developed into one of the premier stars in the league. However, a WNBA title had evaded her much of her career until last season where she led the Los Angeles Sparks to the ultimate goal. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, this came shortly […]

Kobe who? There’s a new star in town for the Los Angeles Lakers now that they have Lonzo Ball. But instead of coughing up the money to buy the rookie’s new jersey, an enterprising young Lakers fan decided to make one of his own — using his old Kobe Bryant jersey. SportsCenter posted a photo […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant have had a rocky relationship as teammates in their Los Angeles Lakers days. After O’Neal was traded to the Miami Heat in 2004, the two’s enmity never wavered. It even intensified with the media always having a field day documenting the many barbs and sideswipes each player had for the […]

Following President Donald Trump’s decision to take to Twitter to withdraw the invite for the Golden State Warriors due to Stephen Curry’s comments, there has been some massive response via social media in and around the league. Former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant weighed in on the situation via Twitter by firing away at Trump […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have produced some of the most iconic figures in NBA history. With each decade, the Lakers franchise has somehow managed to assemble one historic dynasty after another. However, it could be argued that no era of Lakers basketball dominated the league quite like Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal did in the […]

LeBron James has one year left on his current deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, which means it’s high time to suspect that the four-time MVP would leave The Land. After all, he’s done that before and he’s already delivered on his promise to quench the city’s thirst for an NBA title last year. Among the […]

After a decade of Jordan Brand dominating the NBA market, the league has taken a turn, with the now-retired Kobe Bryant leading the way as the league’s most popular shoe. Following an earlier report that Adidas has overtaken Jordan in popularity, the league has also taken a flip of the page in its most-popular athlete, […]

Kobe Bryant has gone through his fair share of ups and downs throughout his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, but in 2007, he came as close to leaving the team as he ever had throughout his career. Having won his first three championships and developed an addiction to winning next to Shaquille O’Neal […]

Kobe Bryant having a statue was really just a matter of time, but that didn’t stop Lakers president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss from confirming that the Los Angeles legend will have his own sculpture outside the Staples Center someday. The Lakers have recently announced they will be retiring both of Bryant’s jerseys this upcoming […]

Having been a professional basketball player and NBA veteran, Joe Bryant was very happy that his son, Kobe, also made it into the league, and as it turned out, became one of the best players to ever play the game. He recently shared how he felt watching him compete at the highest level, especially representing […]

Even after his retirement, many people have embraced Kobe Bryant’s “Mamba Mentality” — whether it is on the court or in his shoes and apparel line with Nike. So it comes to no surprise that Bryant’s daughter Gianna has taken some of the family’s secrets, most notably his patented head-to-chest triple-threat move. Kobe's daughter is […]

Apart from being one of the best players in NBA history, Kobe Bryant is also well known for his nickname “The Black Mamba” and his mindset know as “Mamba Mentality.” While many understand it as giving their best effort to win, it remains unclear where and how it started. Bryant recently shed light to it […]

After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season following a 60-point performance against the Utah Jazz. In the next chapter of his life, Bryant has been focusing on building Kobe Inc. and the art of storytelling. While Bryant has no interest in coaching, he […]

During their eight seasons together with the Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant won three championships in four NBA Finals appearances. As O’Neal is an NBA on TNT analyst, Bryant is focused on the art of storytelling following their careers. With the Lakers set to retire both of Bryant’s jersey numbers on Dec. […]

While helping the NBA launch its first basketball school in China, Kobe Bryant was spotted at a local camp wearing an unreleased white version of the Kobe A.D Mid with a gum sole. Kobe Bryant in an unreleased Nike Kobe A.D. while in China. 👀 📸 @weocia pic.twitter.com/tULacUtYtc — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) September 14, 2017 […]

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that Kobe Bryant’s jersey – or more like jerseys in his case – will be retired high above the rafters of the Staples Center on December 18. Bryant, a five-time NBA champion and 18-time All-Star, is that rare breed of an athlete who can be easily recognized worldwide by a […]

The legacy of Kobe Bryant has received a major boost following the announcement made by the Los Angeles Lakers that they will be retiring both his No. 8 and No. 24 jerseys. While he is currently in China, he still celebrated the honor he’ll have on December 18th in typical Black Mamba fashion. Unlike others […]

Being a Los Angeles Lakers legend himself, it’s doesn’t come as a surprise that Magic Johnson thinks very highly of Kobe Bryant. Since his early days in the league, the team’s current president of basketball operations has always been a fan, and gave his support to him. With the recent news about Bryant’s two jersey […]

If you want to witness in person Kobe Bryant’s jersey-retirement ceremony, then start saving up for it now. It won’t come cheap because it’s not going to cost you just $81. Even before he officially ended his basketball career in 2016, the Los Angeles Lakers great was virtually assured of having his jersey numbers retired […]

The Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday afternoon announced that Kobe Bryant will have both of his jerseys retired this upcoming season on Dec. 18 against the Golden State Warriors. The 39-year-old has issued a response to the prestigious honor that the Lakers are set to bestow upon him in the next few months. Kobe: “As […]

After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired following a 60-point performance against the Utah Jazz to conclude the 2016-17 NBA season. Since then, Bryant has been building up Kobe Inc. while focusing on storytelling. As the Lakers announced they will be retiring both Bryant’s jersey numbers, he announced plans for China’s […]

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant called it a career after 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers back in April of 2016. Following his incredible 60-point finale against the Utah Jazz, many began to debate about his legacy and when the time came which jersey number would be retired by the iconic franchise. Apparently, the […]

Only a season after his retirement from the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant will have his jersey hanging from the rafters among other franchise greats prior to a measuring stick game against the Golden State Warriors on Dec. 18, according to TMZ Sports. Bryant is one of the most venerated Lakers players of […]

Former Houston Rockets superstar Tracy McGrady is officially a Hall of Famer. With McGrady inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, many of his former teammates and on-court rivals have congratulated the 38-year-old’s accomplishment. The recently retired Kobe Bryant, formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers, had many battles with McGrady on the court […]

When Kobe Bryant announced his retirement during the 2015-16 NBA season, he showcased his storytelling abilities by writing ‘Dear Basketball’ on The Players’ Tribune. Since then, it has turned into a short film as Bryant is currently building Kobe Inc. and investing in other companies. During the John Williams: Maestro of the Movies at Hollywood […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard has quickly become one of the most accessible players in the NBA over social media. When a fan recently tweeted at him a flattering compliment that he was better former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant, Lillard issued back a hilarious response. I love me… but no lol […]

On the verge of becoming part of a new team and a new video game release bearing his likeness on the cover, Kyrie Irving also has a new pair of sneakers hitting the market this summer with Nike’s new Kyrie 3 “Mamba Mentality” edition, which pays homage to Bruce Lee and one of his basketball […]

Only two weeks before the release of NBA 2K18’s The Prelude, the developers of the game have shared yet another glorious nugget with the inclusion of Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett as two special in-game commentary guests, as it often happens during ESPN and TNT broadcasts. The addition of these two legends of the sport (both […]

To celebrate his 39th birthday, Kobe Bryant challenged numerous athletes and Kendrick Lamar on social media. While it initially included Isaiah Thomas and DeMar DeRozan only, Giannis Antetokounmpo asked for his challenge in which the 18-time All-Star wanted him to earn his first Most Valuable Player award heading into the 2017-18 NBA season. With social […]

Earlier this week, former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant took to social media to send out challenges to several prominent professional athletes and music artists. This had incited a response from Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was looking for his own challenge to be handed out by the future Hall of Famer. […]

The debate about who is the greatest player in NBA history is an endless one. It will go on forever with players like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Magic Johnson among the candidates for the distinction along with players that may emerge in the years to come. Most seem to believe Michael Jordan […]

Former NBA star Kobe Bryant took to social media on Thursday morning to send out several challenges to various professional athletes and music artists. The list included Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, Toronto Raptors All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan, rapper Kendrick Lamar, Olympic sprinter Allyson Felix, and Seattle Seahawks All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman. In […]

After three consecutive NBA Finals appearances with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving shocked the basketball world by requesting a trade. Despite all the reports about the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, Irving was ultimately traded to the Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and 2018 Brooklyn Nets first round draft pick. […]

Throughout his 10 years in the league, Kevin Durant has kept one piece of advice near and dear to his heart and mind — “Every time you touch the ball, shoot it.” If that mentality sounds familiar, it’s because it comes from one of the best pure scorers the game has seen — words of […]

After 20 years in the NBA, Kobe Bryant, formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers, chose to retire in 2016 leaving behind an incredible legacy as one of the greatest players in league history. Bryant’s toughness and longevity are a major part of his legacy and it appears Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys is getting […]