Tag: Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant On D’Angelo Russell: ‘He Has My Trust Already’

When the Los Angeles Lakers selected D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, many looked at him as the possible heir apparent to Kobe Bryant. The coaches and front office believe he has superstar potential…

Corey Hansford

Sports Spectacular With The ‘White Mamba’

Sports Spectacular recently held its 30th annual awards show featuring the elite of the sports world, benefiting the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and specifically their dedication to linking world-class athletes and innovative medical research to improve everyday lives. This year's event…

Serena Winters

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Reaches Out To Oprah For Inspiration

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant knows his basketball career is coming to an end. Although only two years potentially remain for Kobe on the court with the Los Angeles Lakers, the future Hall of Famer is already making plans for…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: Brandon Jennings Says Kobe Bryant Unguardable

It's no secret that NBA players who grew up in Los Angeles during Kobe Bryant's prime years with the Los Angeles Lakers looked up to the five-time NBA champion. Brandon Jennings is one of those Los Angeles natives that has…

Ryan Ward

Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Wins Fourth Ring

Back in 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers were reloaded with talented young players while being led by Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Derek Fisher. After a disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals a year earlier, the…

Ryan Ward

Motivational Stories Of Kobe Bryant’s Incredible Work Ethic

With 18 seasons in the books, Kobe Bryant has made an impression on a number of different players, teammates, and coaches throughout his NBA career. Perhaps the lasting impression Kobe has left on people throughout his time as the face…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: Smush Parker Says Kobe Told Him ‘You Can’t Talk To Me’ During Practice

Most Los Angeles Lakers fans believe that Smush Parker is one of the worst players ever to play for the storied franchise. Parker is often mentioned on the list of worst Lakers along with Kwame Brown, Sam Bowie, Adam Morrison,…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: Grant Hill Says Kobe Hit More ‘Tough Shots’ Than Jordan

The comparisons between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan have been going on for years and will likely continue until long after Bryant hangs it up for good. Many former players and coaches have weighed in on the subject, and the…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Featured In Panini’s Latest World Cup Commercial

The 2014 FIFA World Cup is only a few weeks away and some of North America's biggest stars will have their eyes glued to Brazil. Kobe Bryant has expressed his love for soccer and the Los Angeles Lakers guard played…

Ramneet Singh

Lakers News: Steve Blake Praises His Former Teammate Kobe Bryant

The Lakers entered the 2013-14 season with high hopes. Injuries derailed the team all year and brought about the most losses since the team moved to Los Angeles. In a money-saving move, the Lakers traded Steve Blake to the Golden…

Russell Valenzuela