NBA July 16 Joe Bryant, father of NBA great Kobe Bryant, dead at 69 Joe Bryant, a former NBA player and the father of Lakers' legend Kobe Bryant, died after suffering a massive stroke this week. He was 69.
Los Angeles Lakers March 14 Shaq makes major distinction in GOAT debate among LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant Shaquille O'Neal talked about the major difference among LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan and it was all about perception on the court.
Los Angeles Lakers March 12 Kobe Bryant statue outside arena features misspellings; team to 'get it corrected soon' A Kobe Bryant statue outside of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles needed to be corrected after it contained misspellings and formatting issues.
NBA March 12 First and only female NBA scout Bonnie-Jill Laflin shares details of new book 'In A League of Her Own' In the book "In A League of Her Own: Celebrating Female Firsts in Sports," Bonnie-Jill Laflin details sport legends' stories, including Danica Patrick, Billie Jean King and more.
Kobe Bryant February 9 First of 3 Kobe Bryant statues unveiled outside Lakers' arena in emotional ceremony Kobe Bryant's family, Lakers executives and fans gathered in downtown Los Angeles outside the team’s home arena for the basketball player's legacy becoming immortalized.
Los Angeles Lakers December 15 Shohei Ohtani says old Kobe Bryant recruitment video was 'one of the highlights' of Dodgers' free agency pitch The Los Angeles Dodgers called on Kobe Bryant to recruit Shohei Ohtani back in 2017 — and they dug up the unseen video to help seal the deal this time.
Kobe Bryant October 27, 2023 Kobe Bryant mural near Lakers arena to be kept after landlord ordered for removal A mural featuring Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, who were killed in a helicopter crash along with seven others in 2020, will be kept up for at least another year after the landlord of the building it is on ordered for it to be taken down.
NBA August 24, 2023 Anthony Edwards says he did not make comments to coach Steve Kerr about coming off Team USA's bench Anthony Edwards, the top overall draft pick in 2020, became an All-Star for the first time this past NBA season. He recently signed a massive extension with the Timberwolves.
Los Angeles Lakers August 24, 2023 Lakers unveil plans for Kobe Bryant statue outside Los Angeles arena: 'His legacy can be celebrated forever' All-time NBA great Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others in January 2020. Next year, he will be immortalized outside Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers August 13, 2023 Pau Gasol recalls bond with Kobe Bryant in emotional Hall of Fame speech: 'Elevated my game like no other' Pau Gasol was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night, and during his acceptance speech, he discussed his first moment meeting the late Kobe Bryant.