Tag: Kobe Bryant

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Earns 4th Career All-Star Game MVP

The 2018 NBA All-Star Game emphasized how a competitive environment can exponentially increase the excitement...

Chris Paul Reflects On 2011 Vetoed Trade To Lakers

One of the most infamous days in Los Angeles Lakers history came on Dec. 8, 2011. It was on this day that the NBA vetoed a trade that would have sent point guard Chris Paul to the Lakers for "basketball…

Lakers News: Suns’ Devin Booker Misses Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant is one of the most influential figures in the game of basketball and sports in general as his mindset and competitive spirit defined his illustrious 20-year career. Bryant was known for being a ruthless…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Named MVP Of 2007 NBA All-Star Game In Las Vegas

On Aug. 5, 2005, then-NBA commissioner David Stern announced the All-Star Game would be held in a city that did...

Lakers News: Anthony Edwards Hopes To Follow In Kobe Bryant’s Footsteps After Winning All-Star Game MVP

Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant is one of the players most synonymous with the NBA All-Star Game. His 18 All-Star appearances trails only LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and he is one of only two people to win the…

Lakers Video: Nike Honors Kobe Bryant In New Commercial Ahead Of NBA All-Star Weekend

The Los Angeles Clippers might be hosting NBA All-Star Weekend with most of the events taking place at the Intuit Dome, but the city of Los Angeles will always be a town dedicated to the Los Angeles Lakers. And nobody…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Competes In Final All-Star Game Alongside LeBron James & Other NBA Stars

The late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was known for a lot of things throughout his NBA career...

Lakers Release ‘Iconic Los Angeles’ Short Film Prior To NBA All-Star Weekend

The basketball world will soon be descending on the city of Los Angeles as the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will be taking place in the city. While technically the L.A. Clippers are the host team, with most All-Star events taking…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 51 Points Vs. Nuggets To Extend Streak Of 40-Plus Point Performances

The 2003 season wasn't the best for the Los Angeles Lakers as, after three straight championship runs, they had...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant, Newcomer Pau Gasol Combine For 57 Points Against Bobcats

Entering the 2007-08 season, the Los Angeles Lakers were considered one of the budding contenders in the Western...