Tag: Kobe Bryant

Lakers News: Julius Randle Compares Anthony Edwards To Kobe Bryant

On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year. To do so, they had to get past the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, two veteran teams filled with…

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...

Lakers News: Julius Randle Credits Kobe Bryant For Teaching Him How To Deal With Adversity

One of the main reasons the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the playoffs was the play of Julius Randle. The forward averaged 22.6 points in the series while knocking down 39.3% from deep…

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...

Wings’ Paige Bueckers Credits Lakers’ Kobe Bryant For Helping During ACL Rehab

Kobe Bryant has been gone for over five years, but his legacy and influence looms large over the Los Angeles Lakers and the local community. Bryant endeared himself to Los Angeles after helping lead the Lakers to five championships during…

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...

Lakers News: Timothée Chalamet Attended Game 5 Wearing Kobe Bryant Shirt

The presence of celebrities at Los Angeles Lakers home games is a regular sight. It's almost routine to see some of the world's most popular figures courtside wearing purple and gold, thanks to the celebrity status of some of L.A.'s…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Explains Why He Donated To Kobe Bryant Mural Fund

Luka Doncic is the latest superstar who will take the mantle and be the face of this Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Once LeBron James retires, he will fully take that spot from James, who followed the late, great Kobe Bryant.…