This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores First Career Point
This day in Los Angeles Lakers history saw Kobe Bryant score the first point of what would become an illustrious 20-year career. The moment occurred at the free throw line against the New York Knicks on Nov. 5, 1996. That…
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Debuts As Youngest Player In NBA History In 1996
On November 3, 1996, Kobe Bryant would make his NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers at just 18 years and 72 days old...
Lakers News: Magic Johnson Compares Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani To Kobe Bryant
While the Los Angeles Lakers have begun the 2025-26 regular season and a quest to contend for a championship, the city is still very much focused on the L.A. Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani and company are in a 2-2 tie in…
Luka Doncic Scored Most Points In Lakers Season Opener Since Kobe Bryant In 2007
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic kicked off the 2025-26 with a stellar performance. Even though it was in a losing effort to the Golden State Warriors, Doncic finished with a game-high 43 points on 17-of-27 shooting to go along…
Lakers News: Austin Reaves Reveals Favorite Kobe Bryant Moment
The Los Angeles Lakers are starved to get back to their championship-winning ways and Austin Reaves is a player who wants to be part of raising the 18th banner. Parity is a storyline in today's NBA with dynasties becoming rare,…
Lakers News: Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Hopes To Be Better Than Kobe Bryant One Day
Last season was the year Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaped into true superstar territory. He won both the regular season and NBA Finals MVP awards in leading the Thunder to their first NBA Championship and, along the way,…
Lakers News: Mookie Betts Channels Kobe Bryant As Dodgers Eye World Series Berth
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from reaching their second consecutive World Series, as they currently hold a 3-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. And superstar outfielder-turned-shortstop Mookie Betts shouted out Los Angeles Lakers…
Lakers Video: Lamar Odom Reveals Kobe Bryant Tattoo On Neck
Kobe Bryant is truly one of the most iconic players to ever step foot on an NBA floor and one of the most beloved Los Angeles Lakers players ever. His impact was profound not only on the fans who watched…
Lakers Release ‘Forever Iconic: Purple and Gold Always’ Creatively Directed By Natalia Bryant
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the truly iconic franchises in all of sports around the world with some of the biggest stars who have transcended the sports world into mainstream culture having worn the purple and gold. With…
Lakers News: JJ Redick Learning To Understand Not Everybody Is Wired Like Kobe Bryant
JJ Redick's first year as Los Angeles Lakers head coach is in the rearview and he is now in the middle of gearing up for Year 2. Redick's first year ended abruptly in the playoffs as the Lakers were eliminated…
