Tag: Kobe Bryant

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant’s 45 Points Help Topple Grizzlies In Overtime

Coming off of the thrilling conquest of the 2001-02 NBA Finals victory over the New Jersey Nets, the Los Angeles...

Eric Avakian

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant Dominate Pacers In Finals Rematch

The first of the Los Angeles Lakers’ three straight NBA Championships from 2000-02 was their toughest. The Indiana...

Corey Hansford

Stephen Curry Replaces Kobe Bryant & Magic Johnson With Himself & LeBron James In All-Time Starting 5

A common activity for NBA stars and fans alike is to list their all-time starting lineup. With the Los Angeles Lakers possessing plenty of legends throughout their history, it is hard for one, let alone multiple to not be mentioned…

Matthew Valento

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Goes On Scoring Flurry In Comeback Win Against Supersonics

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant could score points in bunches, and sometimes with no warning...

Staff Writer

USC Trojans Football Team Wearing Kobe Cleats For UCLA Game At Rose Bowl

The USC Trojans football team plans to pay tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant when they take the field Saturday against the UCLA Bruins for their annual crosstown rivalry game. USC revealed players will be outfitted in a…

Matthew Moreno

Lakers Video: Shaquille O’Neal Addresses Feud With Kobe Bryant

When speaking about the greatest duos in the history of the NBA, many view Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant at the top of the list. Shaq and Kobe were a perfect pairing and led the Los Angeles Lakers to three…

Corey Hansford

Jayson Tatum: Lakers Not Working Me Out In Pre-Draft Process Was ‘Devastating’

The NBA is full of what-ifs and one of the biggest ones in recent history is what would have happened if the Los Angeles Lakers taken Jayson Tatum in the 2017 NBA Draft. The Lakers had the No. 2 overall…

Matt Peralta

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…

Staff Writer

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...

Corey Hansford

Nike Sends Kobe Bryant-Inspired Dodgers Apparel Package To Vanessa Bryant

While the Los Angeles Lakers are just beginning their journey, the Los Angeles Dodgers just completed theirs by defeating...

Corey Hansford