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Jamal Crawford is known by many for his crossovers and highlight plays. After all, that’s where he garnered his nickname, “J-Crossover”, from. However, even a flashy star such as Crawford at one point was in awe of the great Kobe Bryant. In an episode of Run It Back, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum formed a close bond with the late Kobe Bryant, but he still wishes he could’ve asked his legendary mentor more. Bryant tragically passed away four years ago, and Tatum shared how much the basketball great meant to him with Andscape writer Marc J. Spears. “I can’t believe that he’s not […]

To most basketball fans who witnessed the NBA’s past two decades, hearing the nickname “Melo” automatically paints an imaginary picture of Carmelo Anthony in a Denver Nuggets or New York Knicks jersey pulling up for a jump shot over a defender. Known as one of the most prolific scorers the game has ever seen, Melo […]

This Friday will mark the fourth anniversary of the death of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Bryant was one of several passengers, including his daughter Gianna, on a helicopter that tragically crashed in Calabasas, California on January 26, 2020, causing an outpouring of grief from both Lakers fans and the basketball world as a […]

Joel Embiid beat out Wilt Chamberlain to be the sole owner of the Philadelphia 76ers’ single-game scoring title. Every scheme was thrown at him by Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs, but he was not bothered. Victor Wembanyama guarded him and even tried to outgun the league’s MVP, but it was to no avail. […]

Kobe Bryant was one of the most dynamic scorers in Los Angeles Lakers and NBA history. He showcased his dominance with an unbelievable 81-point performance on Jan. 22nd, 2006 against the Toronto Raptors. Moreover, Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns are adding to the dialogue in 2024. Kobe Bryant’s legendary Lakers game resurfaces in 2024 On […]

Although he had tenures with several different NBA franchises, perhaps legendary center Shaquille O’Neal is most synonymous with his run as a big man for the Los Angeles Lakers during the late 1990s and early 200s. Of course, O’Neal’s partner in crime during those dynastic Lakers days was none other than the late Kobe Bryant, […]

It was always Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant that was the ideal partnership for Los Angeles Lakers fans. The dominant big man was the ideal partner for the Black Mamba. But, Pau Gasol never disappointed in those late 2000s runs with Phil Jackson as well. He knew how to deal with Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett, […]

Hairstyle can reflect a person’s personality. Furthermore, it is a great form of expression. A lot of NBA players entered the league with hair. However, a lot of them would eventually go bald. For some, it was a matter of choice. But for others, it was simply due to age. Regardless, these NBA players had […]

Stephen A. Smith doesn’t have the great Kobe Bryant as No. 2 on his Greatest of All Time list, and former Los Angeles Lakers big man Shaquill O’ Neal is not too happy about it. During a recent appearance on the Stephen A. Smith Show, O’Neal came to the defense of his former Lakers running […]

Former NBA players and fans alike constantly debate who the GOAT is. Michael Jordan and LeBron James tend to lead those conversations all the time. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar even gets some nods too. However, Gilbert Arenas believes Kobe Bryant deserves to be mentioned as one of the GOATs. During an episode of Gil’s Arena Show, the former […]

Gordon Hayward of the Charlotte Hornets was on the court as a member of the Utah Jazz in Kobe Bryant’s final game with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he downplayed how well Bryant played in the game. “I’m a big Kobe fan as well, so I don’t want to put that last game down for […]

In basketball, there will always be debates on who the greatest players are. From fans and media personalities to former players, everyone seems to voice out their opinions on the matter. Take Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson for example. Like many who watch the NBA, Iverson is in agreement that Michael Jordan is the greatest […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (16-14) are honoring franchise and NBA legend Kobe Bryant with a Christmas Day gift for fans, ahead of the team’s battle with the Boston Celtics (22-6). New Mamba shirts can be found on the seats inside Crypto.com Arena, per Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. It has been almost four […]

The NBA having games on Christmas Day is a tradition unlike any other in the sport. Christmas Day games are an annual occurrence in the NBA, and the league has had games during the biggest holiday of the year on an annual basis (except during the 1998 lockout season) since 1947. NBA Christmas Day games […]

Christmas Day in the NBA is where stars shine the brightest. Christmas games are the biggest and most watched NBA games during the regular season. The teams and players chosen to play on the big day are always the best and most marketable in the league, and matchups are created with the idea of getting […]

The lasting legacy of Kobe Bryant has been present throughout the holiday season. Despite playing his whole career with the Los Angeles Lakers, he has managed to touch the hearts of many up to New York and the rest of the world. A lot of greats have come out of City of Angels with some […]

LeBron James built a solid relationship with Kobe Bryant well before The King joined the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the future Hall of Famer finally reveals the exact moment Black Mamba informed him he was built for the NBA. The Lakers star was seemingly reminiscing about the good ol’ days on social media when he […]

It’s been nearly four years since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant left us far sooner than he should have. Bryant left a legacy behind that transcended basketball and is immortalized as one of the all-time greats to ever play the game. Now, Nike is honoring Kobe with ‘That’s Mamba’ billboards that have started to […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Smush Parker played for five years in the NBA, but the one thing most people know about him was his feud with the late Kobe Bryant. Parker recently spoke about his tattered relationship with the Black Mamba during their time together in Purple & Gold colors and brought up the […]

When Cody Rhodes noted in an interview on The Michael Kay Show that he would love for his former second, current AEW World Champion MJF, to come over to WWE in order to “swing a bat with the big boys” of professional wrestling, it turned heads around the industry. Sure, maybe Rhodes was just shooting […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers went above and beyond to recruit Shohei Ohtani. After signing him to a 10-year $700 million deal, LA has locked up baseball’s top player for the next decade. With that said, the organization got clever during the recruiting process. So much so, that Kobe Bryant somehow played a role. That’s right. […]

Larry Nance Jr. and Kobe Bryant were only teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers for one season, but Bryant is perhaps one of the reasons why Nance is still in the NBA today. Nance, currently in his ninth season in the NBA, was a rookie with the Lakers during the 2015-16 season, which also happened […]

Luka Doncic is used to joining lists of greatness. But, the Dallas Mavericks superstar has been acting differently recently. His onslaught on the rest of the NBA can be quite scary but it has been seen from other legends like Stephen Curry and Kobe Bryant. The Mavs star is following the great tradition of these […]

The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers met for a historic matchup as they dueled for the NBA’s first-ever In-Season Tournament Cup. It was LeBron James and the Lakers that prevailed over the surging Indiana squad, but the Pacers were still winners in finding their superstar of the future. During the Tournament Final, Tyrese Haliburton […]

NBA journeyman Austin Rivers recently spoke on the state of the league, calling attention to an issue that’s been going on for years. Rivers voiced his thoughts on the missing “face of the league” following LeBron James’ eventual retirement. While James may have years left in the tank, it seems the NBA is still counting […]

Tis the season for giving and receiving gifts, and the Bryant Family is coming through in a big way for all of the diehard Kobe fans and sneaker heads out there who are looking to put the finishing touches on their Christmas lists. The gift comes in the form of an update from Vanessa Bryant […]

Merchandise plays a big role in terms of the NBA’s marketing strategy. However, NBA enthusiasts and collectors have taken it a step further by investing in valuable NBA memorabilia. These include collectible items that were associated with iconic moments, legendary players, and many more. Given that a sports memorabilia’s value can be potentially infinite, some […]

The stars have to align for an individual to make it all the way to the NBA and flourish once there. Of course, it takes talent, hardwork, and dedication, but at the highest level of competition, almost everyone is as competitive as each other. There is something that differentiates those who succeed from those who […]

It’s no secret that Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is a Kobe Bryant disciple. That’s why it isn’t shocking that Tatum has become one of the best players in the NBA today. He is undoubtedly one of the most skilled two-way players in the game. But a lot of the 25-year-old’s success on the basketball […]

It’s no secret that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum wasn’t always the biggest fan of Beantown. And while his reasoning usually centered around basketball and his love of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, his initial dislike had to do with another sport as well. During an interview on the Point Forward podcast, hosted by […]

LeBron James defied Father Time once again Tuesday night, as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a dramatic 106-103 victory against the Phoenix Suns. The four-time league Most Valuable Player had his fingerprints all over Los Angeles’ win, and he even managed to duplicate a franchise feat last done by no other than the […]

The Texas men’s basketball team is off to a 6-1 start following last year’s run to the Elite Eight. The Longhorns have a huge top-25 showdown with Marquette on the road on Wednesday night with Big 12 Conference play right around the corner. To no surprise, Oral Roberts transfer Max Abmas has been a star […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are pressing forward with LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis in pursuit of another title this season. In 2024, the Lakers are expected to reveal a statue of franchise hero Kobe Bryant, roughly four years after his fatal helicopter accident. Lately, it’s been business as usual for Coach Darvin Ham […]

Kobe Bryant’s last Lakers road uniform, including his signature Nike sneakers, shorts and number 24 jersey – worn by Bryant during his last NBA road game – just sold at auction for nearly $500,000 to an anonymous bidder. The historic pieces of memorabilia, photo matched to prove they were worn by KB on April 11, […]

Nike will be bringing back yet another Kobe Bryant classic sneaker and fans will be seeing these return for the first time since 2013. Coinciding with their other Protro releases slated for 2024, Nike will return the Nike Kobe 8 in it’s iconic ‘Venice Beach’ color scheme. These were rumored months back to be releasing, […]

In a recent auction by SCP, per Darren Rovell of Action Network, the signed basketball used by the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant during his 61-point performance at Madison Square Garden in his last-ever game has fetched a staggering $66,152. The significance of this basketball is monumental, as it was the very ball […]

The Orlando Magic aren’t just a prospective future contender anymore. Behind the versatile, burgeoning offensive exploits of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner and a top-three defense spearheaded by Jalen Suggs, the Magic have suddenly emerged as a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference as soon as this season. Orlando continued its winning ways on Friday, […]

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are bitter rivals, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have respect for each other. Despite dueling for years in the NBA, Celtics legend Kevin Garnett was particularly close with Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Garnett spoke about his relationship with the late Bryant and shared how much he meant […]