It’s been years since the world lost Kobe Bryant (RIP), but the basketball community continues to ensure that the Mamba’s legacy never fades away. From stories by NBA players, to statues, murals and other works of art, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is still revered by those who follow the sport.
For decades, the Los Angeles Lakers were fortunate enough to have someone as great as Kobe Bryant to lead the storied franchise. Bryant formed arguably the best one-two punch in NBA history with Shaquille O’Neal and the duo went on to “three-peat” from 2000-2002.
It has been a monumental year for Kobe Bryant’s legacy as we continue to celebrate his storied career and impact on basketball all throughout 2024, or “Mamba Year.” We’ve seen some of his most classic signature sneakers release over the last few months and with the summer right around the corner, the releases will begin to ramp-up furiously.
While a lot of players his age have produced similar numbers, Edwards is enjoying an elevated status in the basketball universe for a simple reason: he's impacting winning.
Bronny James is only just beginning his NBA journey, but Kevin Garnett likes what he sees. In a segment on 'Ticket & The Truth,' Garnett gave a full review of the Timberwolves star and even went so far as to compare him with Kobe Bryant.
In an appearance on the "Point Forward" podcast, former NBA point guard Penny Hardaway reflected on his history with Shaquille O'Neal. Specifically, he spoke on the years after their breakup and admitted to some level of jealousy watching his former teammate and co-star win three-straight championships on the Laiers.
Kobe Bryant had one of the most illustrious careers with the Los Angeles Lakers, spending his entire 20-season career with the purple and gold. However, there were times during his tenure that he looked like he could be on the move.
In the eyes of many, Kobe Bryant is the greatest player to ever wear a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Joining the franchise as a 17-year old out of high school in 1996, fans saw Bryant grow up in front of their eyes over the course of his 20 year career in L.A.
Los Angeles Lakers news: Adrian Wojnarowski has seen (and heard) a lot throughout what has been a noteworthy career as a basketball reporter. Woj did not get to where he is today without having had insider knowledge of some of the biggest blockbuster trades the NBA has ever seen.
Shaquille O’Neal was one of the most dominant players to ever wear a Los Angeles Lakers uniform. His former coach Phil Jackson is also regarded among the greats.
In a chat on the 'Pardon My Take' podcast, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski opened up on the biggest NBA trade that almost happened. Back in the middle of Kobe Bryant's career, there was a point where he wanted out of the Lakers and the Detroit Pistons were apparently on the verge of becoming his new team.
Tracy McGrady's perspective on measuring a player's greatness stirred up a significant debate in the basketball community. McGrady posited that luck plays a substantial role in shaping a player's legacy and that winning isn't the sole criterion for greatness.
Kobe Bryant's very first playoff run in the NBA in 1997 ended in disastrous fashion, as he shot four airballs (three in overtime) against the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-107 in Game 4 on Sunday night to tie the series to two games apiece. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray
The topic of the NBA’s Greatest Of All Time has been a race fans have been talking about for the longest time. But for Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, only Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James should be in it.
In the summer of 2007, Kobe Bryant was coming off a season in which he averaged 32 points on a routine 46 percent shooting from the floor. Already a three-time NBA champion, Bryant would add an elusive MVP award to his resume in the following 2007-08 season.
The Dallas Mavericks have taken a 2-1 lead against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling game 3. Luka Doncic had an incredible double-double performance in the win but the star is not done yet.
The conversation on who is the greatest basketball player of all-time is one that will never die out as there will always be fans who believe certain people have that spot above all else.
With Nikola Jokic being named NBA MVP this week, that runs the streak to six straight MVP awards being won by an international player.
After scoring a playoff career-high 43 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 106-99 victory over the Denver Nuggets of the Western Conference Semifinals, Anthony Edwards joined Kobe Bryant as the only two players with consecutive 40-point games at age 22 or younger in NBA postseason history.
The Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings tipped off the WNBA preseason on Friday night. While the league has enjoyed tangible momentum in recent years, nothing can compare to the level of hype surrounding the upcoming season.
The NBA season is a long, grinding marathon that lasts for 82 games before the playoffs begin. That is, except for the rare occasions when it doesn’t. On May 3, 1999, the Los Angeles Lakers were preparing for the playoffs in one such year.
Artists have often name-dropped celebrities in their lyrics, but sometimes they take it to another level when the celebrities' names are included in the song title. From John Wayne to Halle Berry, here is a list of songs named after famous people.
The Los Angeles Lakers are righting some wrongs with their recently-unveiled statue of the late Kobe Bryant.
The Lakers plan to fix the spelling errors on the Kobe Bryant statue unveiled outside the Crypto.com Arena last month.
Despite the spelling errors, the response to the Bryant statue, designed by artist Julie Rotblatt-Amrany, has been largely positive.
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