Tag: Kobe Bryant

Jared McCain’s Earliest Basketball Memory Involves Watching ‘Favorite Player’ Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has impacted numerous athletes across all sports, and one of them is Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain. McCain, who grew up in California and went to high school in Corona, spoke about his…

Victor Wembanyama’s Agent Met With Rob Pelinka To Learn About Kobe Bryant

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is taking over the league at the age of 22, and he seems to share a lot of similarities to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant also burst onto the scene at a…

NBA Draft Prospect Caleb Wilson Likes To Study Kobe Bryant

With the Los Angeles Lakers' season coming to an end, their focus has immediately shifted to the NBA Draft Combine as they possess the No. 25 pick. This year's draft class is a loaded one, with one noteworthy name being…

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Inducted Into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame

After an illustrious 20-year career featuring five NBA championships, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Erupts For 42 Points After Day In Court To Even Playoff Series With Spurs

The 2003-04 NBA season was a particularly trying one for Kobe Bryant. Not only was he dealing with the likes of...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol Lead L.A. To Sweep Of Jazz In 2010 NBA Playoffs

In their quest to defend their NBA Championship, the 2010 Los Angeles Lakers saw quite the road in front of them...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Named 2008 NBA MVP

Following the 2003-04 season, the Los Angeles Lakers traded away Shaquille O'Neal, handing the keys to the franchise to young...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal Deliver In Crucial Win Over Mavericks During Lockout-Shortened Season

The NBA season is a long, grinding marathon that lasts for 82 games before the playoffs begin. That is, except for...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Sinks Overtime Game-Winner Against Suns

After missing the NBA playoffs for the first time in his career, Kobe Bryant came back next season with a vengeance...

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Makes First Sports Illustrated Cover Appearance

Kobe Bryant is one of the most accomplished players in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA as a whole...