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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. […]

Last week, the Philadelphia 76ers sent shockwaves throughout the NBA landscape when it was revealed that they would be signing former Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George to a four-year maximum contract following the expiration of his contract with Los Angeles. The move gives star 76ers big man Joel Embiid arguably the most versatile costar […]

It’s been a few months since we last heard of the rumored Nike Kobe 5 Protro ‘X-Ray,’ but we now have confirmed looks of the upcoming sneaker and a possible window for a release date. After an initial tease from Vanessa Bryant on her social media, it appears as though the unique colorway is official […]

Kobe Bryant might’ve retired a long time ago, but his legacy can still be felt to this day. You’ll often see players wear his sneakers, his memorabilia are some of the most sought-after collectibles in the world, and just about every player has an untold Bryant story. However, of all the players Bryant has played […]

The Lakers’ selection of Bronny James with the number 55 overall pick sent shockwaves through the NBA this past week, perhaps making an even bigger impact than the Hawks’ selection of Zaccharie Risacher with pick one. The James pick has added to LeBron James’ son’s celebrity impact and standing. Now, James is revealing his choices […]

Ice Cube, a.k.a O’Shea Jackson, is a music legend as a rapper and songwriter, actor, film producer, and of course, huge basketball fan. In January 2017, Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwaitnetz founded the BIG3 – a 3v3 basketball league played in the summer, meant to fill the gap between the end of the NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ attempt at a superteam in 2012 ended in disaster. After trading for three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner Dwight Howard and two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash to partner with Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, and Metta World Peace, the Lakers limped into the playoffs, where they were swept by the San […]

New York Knicks star Julius Randle experienced both the blessings and challenges of playing alongside Kobe Bryant during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. While Bryant was undoubtedly one of the greatest players in basketball history, he also had a reputation for being demanding and tough on his teammates, and Randle was no exception. […]

JJ Redick is still a possible candidate to be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. With that in mind, former NBA star, Carmelo Anthony, shared a hilarious NSFW story about Redick’s time playing with Kobe Bryant for Team USA. Almost every NBA star who played in the early 2000s has a Kobe […]

The NBA Draft is the best way to acquire the talent to help your team get to the next level in the NBA. Of course, this most commonly happens with the picks themselves. These days, there are two rounds and 60 picks, meaning there are 60 chances for the next NBA star to enter the […]

It’s no secret Jayson Tatum is a franchise cornerstone for the Boston Celtics and during Game 5 of the NBA Finals, he made history and set a new record previously held by the late Kobe Bryant. Via NBA TV: Jayson Tatum has passed Kobe Bryant for the most #NBAPlayoffs points ever before turning 27 🔥 […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is right around the corner, and more so than ever, NBA teams will be looking to find hidden gems in the draft. This year’s draft class is considered one of the weakest in recent memory. Good players come out of every draft class, though; it is just a matter of identifying […]

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the NBA lost a huge icon of the sport in Jerry West, the Los Angeles Lakers legend who put a stamp on the game both as a player and as an executive. West, who served as the inspiration of the association’s timeless logo, had passed away at the age of […]

Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally has not yet played in the 2024 WNBA season due to a shoulder injury. The two-time All-Star and last season’s Most Improved Player is working toward a return and is hoping to lead her team to the playoffs. One source of inspiration in the hard work of her rehab is […]

James Harden, without a doubt, is way past his prime. Set to turn 35 years of age in a little over two months, Harden is looking to command one last big pay day that would most likely come from the Los Angeles Clippers. The memory of his prime is fading fast, but some of his […]

Nike is poised for a huge year in 2025 and their plan to expand Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe signature line will continue to be a huge part of their mission moving forward. 2024 has already seen a huge year in terms of Nike Kobe releases and from the return of retro models to brand-new creations, […]

86.1% of teams that go up two to nothing in the NBA Finals end up hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy by the end of the series. While the outcome could be predicted, there is no space for complacency. A lot of moving parts were in play for Joe Mazzulla’s Boston Celtics in their Game 2 […]

A lot of people have been affected by Kobe Bryant’s sudden and unfortunate passing a little over four years ago. The Los Angeles Lakers legend was able to touch a billion lives during his short time on the planet. Many of those were fellow hoopers who have gone on to pay tribute and continue his […]

Welcome to Chapter 845 of the NBA’s Who Is The G.O.A.T. debate. In this edition, we’ll narrow our focus onto Chicago Bulls icon and six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant, a five-time champion with the Los Angeles Lakers… two of the usual suspects in this hyper-charged debate. Now remember, as is always the case, we’d […]

Kobe Bryant’s Lakers legend lives on roughly four and a half years after his death. On Saturday, June 8, former Laker Caron Butler shared a timeless, classic story of one of Bryant’s most incredible game winning moments. Butler’s take was unveiled during a time when fellow Lakers alum Shaquille O’Neal shared a hilarious ‘chocolate bars’ […]

It’s difficult to believe that almost 24 years have already passed since the Los Angeles Lakers won its first championship with the duo of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant leading the way. O’Neal and Bryant formed arguably the most dangerous guard-big man combo in NBA history, and before their flammable personalities meant that a parting […]

The person who most people look up to tends to have their own idols. That statement is more than true in the NBA. A lot of players got into basketball due to a superstar who played at least a generation before them. James Harden is no exception. While he was racking up big numbers and […]

In a captivating episode of “The OG’s Podcast” with Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, former NBA player Caron Butler shared an untold story about Kobe Bryant, revealing a remarkable moment that encapsulates the essence of Bryant’s legendary mindset and determination. This story, set during a turbulent time for the Lakers, underscores Kobe’s unparalleled focus and […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving is looked upon as a leader for the Dallas Mavericks. But even well-respected leaders have mentors. For Irving, the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was one of his mentors. Kyrie was asked about Bryant’s impact on him on Monday with the 2024 NBA Finals right around the corner. “I […]

An iconic Kobe Bryant jersey and ultra-rare Michael Jordan card are currently up for auction at Goldin, and both items are expected to fetch crazy amounts when the bidding ends Saturday, June 1. Goldin founder and CEO Ken Goldin talked to ClutchPoints to discuss about the incredibly historic items that are part of the Goldin […]

NBA legend Vince Carter was enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame after a phenomenal career with the Toronto Raptors, New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks and others. But, despite an NBA career that lasted 22 seasons, Carter wasn’t sure how retirement was going to go. Speaking with TNT’s Taylor Rooks, Carter revealed that it […]