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Shaq Recalls Emotional MVP Moment With Kobe Bryant at 2009 All-Star Game

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant formed one of the greatest duos in NBA history during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers. O'Neal and Bryant were teammates for eight seasons and accomplished a historic three-peat from 2000 to 2002.

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NFL Draft Hopeful Has Same 'Mamba' Mentality As Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant influenced a lot of today's young NBA players. Now, he's doing it for the newer generation in a different sport. This weekend, Kansas defensive back Cobee Bryant is hoping to hear his name called during the NFL draft.

ESPN Reporter's 2 A.M. Kobe Bryant Text Revealed After Five Years

For years, WNBA players have repeatedly asked for more exposure from the media to help their league grow. With the arrival of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese in 2024, the league saw unprecedented numbers in viewership.

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The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA postseason assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring titles' quiz

Vanessa Bryant Greets Candace Parker On Her Birthday With Adorable Photo

Vanessa Bryant joined the sports world in celebrating WNBA legend Candace Parker’s 39th birthday on Saturday. The three-time WNBA champion and seven-time All-Star received warm wishes from fans, fellow athletes, and close friends, including Vanessa, who took to Instagram to share a heartfelt birthday greeting.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Luka Doncic Enters LeBron James, Kobe Bryant Territory With Game 1 Performance for Lakers

Luka Doncic gave it his all in his NBA Playoffs debut for the Los Angeles Lakers. It was far from enough, though, as the Minnesota Timberwolves blew out L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / April 16

Former Lakers' Sasha Vujacic Selects Michael Jordan And Kobe Bryant As GOATs

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic recently weighed in on the greatest of all time debate, and unsurprisingly, he had strong praise for two of the most iconic shooting guards in NBA history.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant goes full Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady with acrobatic self-alley-oop

The Memphis Grizzlies are currently facing an arduous test versus the Golden State Warriors in Tuesday’s pivotal NBA Play-In Tournament matchup, but Ja Morant is not going down without a fight.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Nike Announces Big Kobe Bryant, WNBA Update

The late Kobe Bryant has inspired millions of people all over the world, which is proof that his impact goes well beyond the NBA and basketball communities.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Kobe Bryant’s $50 Million Promise to WNBA Commissioner Months Before His Passing

In a touching story shared by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant significantly impacted the WNBA in the months leading up to his tragic passing in 2020.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / April 15

Kobe Bryant, Jermaine O'Neal And The Other High School Player In 1996 NBA Draft

Kobe Bryant and Jermaine O'Neal helped continue the trend of high school players performing well in the NBA when both were drafted in 1996. Bryant became a Hall of Famer while O'Neal was a six-time All-Star.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 14

Former Lakers Star Makes Wild Luka Doncic, Kobe Bryant Comparison

There is no greater star in the modern Lakers era than Kobe Bryant. Bryant is someone that Lakers fans hold in reverence for what he was able to do for the franchise.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low ‘Team Bank’ releases coming Fall 2025

NBA legend Kobe Bryant is still constantly present in the hearts and minds of the basketball world as Nike continues to honor his memory with their constant promotion of the Nike Kobe and Black Mamba signature lines.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 14

Sasha Vujacic Compares Luka Doncic To Kobe Bryant

When trading for Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers knew they had found their next superstar, hopefully for the next decade-plus. Obviously, the All-NBA guard needed time to adjust to his new situation and there was even an outside chance that Doncic may have not wanted to be in L.A.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 12

JJ Redick Mimics Kobe Bryant After Lakers Clinch No. 3 Seed

First-year Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick seemed to channel the ghost of fallen L.A. legend Kobe Bryant after a postgame presser on Friday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Apex Sports / April 12

Former NBA Player Compares Luka Doncic to Kobe Bryant

Former NBA player Sasha Vujacic recently compared Los Angeles Lakers Point Guard Luka Doncic to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. In a recent appearance on the “Out The Mud” podcast, Vujacic, 41, discussed Doncic, 26, as the former can relate to the latter as a two-time NBA champion with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010 and a Slovenia native.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 12

Nike Kobe Summer 2025 release lineup revealed

The Nike Kobe line is set to have another big summer season in 2025 and over the last year, we’ve gotten some sneak peeks at upcoming collaborations and future releases for new colorways being added to the Kobe collection.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Luka Doncic Joins Kobe Bryant To Make History in Lakers-Rockets

Luka Doncic couldn't have asked for a better performance in his return to Dallas, tallying 45 points, seven 3-pointers, eight rebounds and six assists in the Los Angeles Lakers' 112-97 win over the Mavericks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 12

JJ Redick channels Kobe Bryant to sum up his first Lakers season

Kobe Bryant would probably be smiling if he heard JJ Redick’s take on his first season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. On Friday, the Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 140-109 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / April 11

Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant Had Unique Strategy During NBA Finals Dominance

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant had a strategy when they led the Los Angeles Lakers to three straight NBA titles in the early 2000s. O'Neal explained during a recent appearance on his podcast.

NBA News / The Spun / April 10

Kobe Bryant's NBA Debut Jersey Expected To Sell For $10 Million

Kobe Bryant set several records during his illustrious NBA career, and he's set to reach new heights posthumously thanks to a new piece of memorabilia.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / April 10

The Nike Kobe 8 'What the Kobe?' Releases on Mamba Day

This Sunday will mark nine years since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant played his final NBA game. Bryant's 60-point performance capped off what became known as "Mamba Day." Every year on April 13, Nike celebrates Mamba Day in style by releasing some of Bryant's most popular retro basketball shoes.