Lakers News: Nick Van Exel Praises Kobe Bryant’s Work Ethic
Before Kobe Bryant was a five-time NBA champion and among the best to ever play the game of basketball, he was an 18-year-old rookie as the 11th man on a Los Angeles Lakers team that won 56 games and lost…
Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson & Jerry West Featured In Opening Video For 2026 NBA Finals
The 2026 NBA Finals are officially here as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will host Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks for Game 1 on Wednesday night. The NBA Finals always comes with some extra pageantry, and…
Victor Wembanyama Joins Kobe Bryant & LeBron James In NBA History
The NBA playoffs are a very different game than the regular season and oftentimes young players struggle under the pressure with the brighter lights and increased physicality. That's why it is very rare to see a player such as San…
Chris Paul Spoke With Kobe Bryant Before Trade To Lakers Was Vetoed
One of the biggest what ifs in NBA history is the vetoed trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Lakers to team with Kobe Bryant in 2011. Much has been said about what happened and Paul…
Lakers News: Julius Erving Picks LeBron James Over Kobe Bryant
There are always arguments over the greatest players in the history of the NBA and many of them involve Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and current superstar LeBron James. One NBA legend recently gave his choice on the debate…
DeMar DeRozan Plays ‘Start, Bench, Cut’ With Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson & LeBron James
An interesting conversation surrounding LeBron James is about where he stands amongst Los Angeles Lakers greats like Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson. James signed with L.A. back in 2018 when the organization was seemingly in a free fall. He then…
This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Leads L.A. To Third Straight NBA Finals Appearance
The 2010 Los Angeles Lakers were on a mission. After getting over the hump and winning the NBA championship...
Trevor Ariza Recalls Kobe Bryant Sending Him Championship ‘Blueprint’ After 2008 Finals
The 2008 NBA Finals was one of the low points for the Los Angeles Lakers, and certainly franchise icon Kobe Bryant, as they fell to the Boston Celtics. But from the moment they lost that series, Bryant was determined to…
This Day In Lakers History: 2001 Team Completes Sweep Through Western Conference Playoffs
When it comes to the greatest teams in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers have multiple entries into the discussion...
Lakers News: Richard Hamilton Opens Up About Friendship With Kobe Bryant
There are a lot of names that are brought up when discussing the greatest rivals of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. But one who isn't mentioned nearly enough is former All-Star guard Richard Hamilton, who spent the majority of…
