Tag: Kobe Bryant

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Told Kristaps Porzingis He Has A ‘Bright Future’

In the 2015 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks and president Phil Jackson made an interesting and surprising pick with the fourth overall selection, as they selected a 19-year-old forward out of Latvia named Kristaps Porzingis...

Daniel Starkand

Luke Walton Recalls Kobe Bryant Teaching Him A Lesson As A Rookie

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is well known for being one of the most intense players in the history of the NBA especially when it came to his teammates...

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Phil Jackson Calls Coaching Shaq ‘One Of The High Points’ Of His Career

While the Los Angeles Lakers transition towards their new era of basketball, revelations regarding previous championship teams provide insight...

Eric Avakian

Phil Jackson Addresses Shaq Being Focal Point Of Lakers During Championship Era

When dealing with clashing players on a team, a head coach must entrust his process so that their players can buy into their system...

Eric Avakian

Lakers News: One Of Kobe Bryant’s Masks From 2012 To Be Auctioned Off

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant fractured a bone in his nose during the 2012 NBA All-Star game after being hit by Dwyane Wade, forcing him to wear a mask for 11 games during that season...

Daniel Starkand

Brandon Ingram Discusses Inheriting Kobe Bryant’s Locker

This season the Los Angeles Lakers will embark on their first journey without Kobe Bryant in 20 years...

Corey Hansford

Anthony Davis Credits Kobe Bryant For Helping Him Get Out Of His ‘Comfort Zone’

Kobe Bryant was never a player that would shy away from telling teammates what they needed to hear. Bryant was comfortable making others uncomfortable if he knew it would ultimately make the Los Angeles Lakers a better team...

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: Metta World Peace Wanted Jersey No. 60 To Honor Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers emerged victorious in their preseason opener, in a 103-84 comeback victory against the Sacramento Kings...

Eric Avakian

Lakers Legend Jamaal Wilkes Believes Team Needs ‘Clean Slate’ Without Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long history filled with superstars, many of whom have their numbers retired and their jerseys hanging in the rafters of the STAPLES Center. One such player is Jamaal "Silk" Wilkes, the All-Star small forward…

Trevor Lane

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Says Vibe Is Different Without Kobe Bryant Around

While the development of the team's young players was a priority for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2015-16, it ended up taking a back seat when Lakers legend Kobe Bryant announced that it would be his last season in the…

Daniel Starkand