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Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant revisited The Forum, an old venue where his career began, and where he played before he became the Black Mamba. Sunday night, the post-retirement adventures continued as Bryant was a presenter at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards. Bryant, who is no stranger to the award ceremonies, recently spent some time getting slimed at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a decent showing in this year’s free agency, acquiring Timofey Mozgov and Luol Deng to accompany the likes of Brandon Ingram. What is so special about this year is the amount of cap space they have saved for next years free agency,  which is loaded with talent. With the ability to free up […]

Over the weekend, alongside his brother Thanasis, Giannis Antetokounmpo was interviewed by OTEtv, a Greek television service. The pair discussed several subjects surrounding their life in the NBA, and in Thanasis’ case, attempting to establish himself in a regular rotation spot. Something that really stood out in the interview was their gushing admiration of Kobe […]

Kobe Bryant has a had a lot of great signature shoes over the years and he has a new one on the way. But this time around, you probably won’t be able to get your hands on them – ever. Unless you’re a friend or family of Kobe, that is. The new kicks are a […]

Retiring from the NBA hasn’t slowed Kobe Bryant down one bit. Bryant took some time this past week to knock an item off of his bucket list, so he traveled to Maranello, Italy home of Ferrari world headquarters. The first thing he did was gear up and jump in the passenger seat of a Ferrari F12tdf to take a […]

The NBA age minimum has been in implementation for 10 years. Although the subject is talked about sparingly and after a decade has passed, there is still common dissension about the rule itself, and hardly anyone likes it. The NBA wants to change the age minimum from age 19 to age 20, making it even […]

It was a love fest all season long when Kobe Bryant played his final game in each arena, but no game was bigger or more exciting than his last time suiting up as a Los Angeles Laker at Staples Center. He miraculously scored 60 points in a win against the Utah Jazz. Up to that […]

The NBA saw another one of its legends retire last season in Kobe Bryant. Kobe’s career was filled with tons of epic moments and accomplishments, including his historic final game in which he dropped 60 points on the Utah Jazz. Now that Kobe is officially retired from the league, he will have ample time to […]

There was actually a chance that the final memory of Kobe Bryant on a basketball court wasn’t going to be his 60-point show against the Utah Jazz in this year’s regular season finale. Team USA basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski actually consulted Kobe on the possibility of him playing in the Rio Olympics. Coach K […]

Some of the NBA’s most hardcore fans today love to debate on how current players would fare against a player of a different generation. It’s impossible to get a completely unbiased answer because of the many variables to take into account, but it never takes the fun out of seeing what interesting information comes along. […]

Jim Buss, owner and head of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t begin with the best of fortunes as he and his sister Jeanie Buss took over the team after his father, the legendary Jerry Buss, passed away years ago. A few of their moves backfired, like acquiring Dwight Howard and Steve Nash […]

Kobe Bryant isn’t done with sports yet. Sort of. The Mamba recently appeared in a commercial for Chinese food-delivery startup Ele.me that features him facing off in a ping-pong match. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vLBxIUuaUE Even in fake ping-pong matches, the will and determination of Kobe prevails. [button width=”full” button size=”bigger” color=”custom” align=”center” textcolor=”#ffffff” texthcolor=”#ffffff” bgcolor=”#8b0000″ link=”https://clutchpoints.com/kobe-bryant-receives-a-special-retirement-gift-from-snoop-dogg/”]NEXT: Kobe Bryant […]

Kobe Bryant has had quite the week. After receiving the ESPY Icon Award alongside Peyton Manning and Abby Wambach on Wednesday – and cracking a joke during his speech – he attended the Kids’ Choice Sports Awards on Thursday to receive the Legend Award. Per Kids’ Choice Awards’ tradition, he was the victim of a […]

Back when Kobe Bryant was drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 1996, nobody knew (other than perhaps Jerry West) how good he was going to be. Otherwise, Charlotte would’ve never traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers. Especially not in a deal centered around Vlade Divac (sorry Vlade, but you’re not the Mamba). […]

Kobe Bryant had plenty of jokes at the ESPY Awards last night. In his acceptance for the 2016 Icon Award, he acknowledged other world class athletes Peyton Manning and Abby Wambach who were standing right next to him on stage. After the necessary “Kobe” chanting simmered down, Bryant began with some mocking insight on his lackluster […]

April 13th, 2016 will go down as one of the most historic days in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers. After 20 years of dominance for the only organization he ever knew, Kobe Bryant played his final game that evening. Despite the Lakers’ pitiful 16-65 record going into his final bout, the atmosphere at […]

Add another award to their trophy cases: sports legends Kobe Bryant, Peyton Manning, and Abby Wambach will all receive the 2016 ESPY Icon Award. ESPN announced Monday that Justin Timberlake will present the three storied athletes with the award. The honor, which goes to a retiring star each year, has never been given to three […]

The NBA released it’s list of the top merchandise sold between April and June (playoff time), and it’s no surprise who the most sold jerseys belong to. According to NBA.com, MVP Stephen Curry ranks at the top of the list at #1. Following close behind are LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson. […]

Since Kobe Bryant retired from the NBA in April, life after the Lakers has been good for the Mamba. He’s remained out of the spotlight, and declined invitations to be on national TV as an analyst in favor of working on his own company brand, Kobe, Inc. Today, he can add another cool addition to his […]

There has been no shortage of reaction to the news of Kevin Durant‘s decision to join the Golden State Warriors. While some applaud the decision, others see it as an easy way out. After all, Durant is joining an already stacked championship team. Also, it’s the same team that beat him and the Oklahoma City […]

Only a year after graduating from high school and a few months out of his one-year stint with the Duke Blue Devils, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Brandon Ingram already has very big shoes to fill. Not only are the Lakers coming off their worst season ever, their franchise player and most prolific scorer ever, Kobe […]

When Kobe Bryant retired, he took numerous things with him: Laker fans’ hearts, 5 championships, 2 NBA Finals MVPs, 18-time NBA All-Star Appearances, 4-time NBA All-Star Game MVPs among other things. But one thing he couldn’t take was his locker. With legends such as Kobe and possibly with Tim Duncan retiring, a generation of players are disappearing […]

Once upon a time, there was a Pennsylvania high school basketball player who could play all five positions, average over 30ppg, 10rbg, and 5apg. He was a star athlete for Lower Merion High School. His name was Kobe Bryant. After his freshman year, his team finished with a 4-20 record. Over the next three years Bryant […]

Even though his playing days are over, Kobe Bryant has stayed busy building a career away from the basketball court. With his new company Kobe Inc., the Black Mamba fills his days with meetings, video shoots, and all sorts of business activities. And, of course, some more personal time with his wife of 15 years. […]

Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant retired after the 2015-16 season, but his amazing play on the court and relentless determination will never be forgotten. This is especially true for the family of Pacers’ star, Paul George. The George family recently brought home an adorable pitbull puppy and, in honor of the Lakers’ legend, the family thought […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers still have life, extending their series against the Golden State Warriors with an exhilarating 112-97 victory at Oracle Arena on Monday night. Together, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving combined for 82 points, scoring 41 apiece. They were a two-man wrecking crew that the Dubs simply didn’t have an answer for, especially once […]

The global footprint that the best basketball players in the world have these days is pretty incredible. Soccer legends still dominant our planet’s collective attention when it comes to sports, but NBA greats are closing in. The league’s salary cap is set to boom with the new television deal, but some superstars will still rack […]

Dreams do come true, if you want them bad enough to the point where you can’t stop crying. Well, at least that’s the case for young Lakers fan Ayden, who arrived just late at a recent event where he was supposed to meet Kobe Bryant. He was completely devastated. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGI5Mcnr19S/ Luckily for Ayden, this video […]

Now that he’s retired, Kobe Bryant has been more open with his opinions on the NBA. Bryant revealed that he believes the NBA season is too long, with the reason being that a longer season leads to a higher chance of injury for players. This seems true enough since today’s players are seemingly injured more […]

During Kobe Bryant‘s farewell tour, he stated that he would not play in this summer’s Olympics in Rio De Janeiro. Still, rumors have persisted that Bryant could change his mind and attempt to go out on top as a world champion after a disappointing final campaign with his Los Angeles Lakers. With both Stephen Curry […]

Kobe Bryant must be some kind of motivational speaker, or it’s just the fact that being an elder statesman now means much more to younger players. Since Kobe’s text to Draymond Green, sent when the Golden State Warriors were on the verge of elimination in the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors have won five straight […]

Kobe Bryant’s NBA career may be over, but that doesn’t mean his legend will be forgotten any time soon. The Los Angeles Lakers great will be appearing on the cover of the legends edition of NBA 2K17, while Indiana Pacers forward Paul George will be appearing on the regular cover of the game. Bryant, who […]

Although Kobe Bryant played for only one team in his 20 year career, he knows a thing or two about free agency. The Lakers legend considered leaving Los Angeles for three teams in 2007 – the Bulls, Spurs, and Suns – and was linked to various other teams during his time as a free agent. […]

Kobe Bryant‘s career is no longer about basketball, but rather, as he has said, storytelling. It seems that the first story he’s going to be helping tell post-basketball is about paranormal exterminating. Yes, that’s right, the Mamba is set to make a cameo in the 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters, which releases in theaters on July […]

Kobe Bryant played his final NBA game on April 13. Now into June, almost two months after that last contest for the Black Mamba, he still is in disbelief at the incredible 60-point performance he turned in for his finale. Kobe on his last game: "I still can't believe it happened. I don't know where […]

It seems the Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal rivalry is simply a thing of the past. The former Los Angeles Lakers teammates have publicly set aside their differences over the past few years. While the two are friends now, that wasn’t always the case during the early 2000’s when the pair were winning championships together. […]

It isn’t a stretch to say that we probably won’t see another Kobe Bryant again. When you think of the all of the amazing scoring outbursts and the will to win against all odds, No. 24 was truly a once-in-a-lifetime type of player. Now that he’s officially retired, stories like this one from Andre Iguodala […]

Despite his NBA career being officially over, Kobe Bryant is still receiving awards. Spike TV announced that the Los Angeles Lakers legend will receive the first-ever “Athlete of the Decade” award on June 4th at the 10th Annual “Guys Choice” Awards. Bryant recently concluded a 20-year career that saw him finish third on the all-time […]

Kobe Bryant has developed an interesting relationship with Draymond Green over the past year, becoming a sort of mentor for the young Warriors star. Bryant has given him plenty of valuable advice in the past, but after another brutal loss for the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, the Black Mamba chimed in once again. […]