For a long time, Kobe Bryant was the standard bearer for the NBA, clearly the best player in the league. Now many people feel LeBron James has taken that mantle and the two legends do share a decent relationship.
... towards men, you thought wrong. Today, we learned that Christmas is actually about making a 35-minute drive to Temecula, Calif., because some chump who was hating on Kobe Bryant on Twitter needs to catch the hands.
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Kobe Bryant sat out his first game of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers might have just finally realized that an era may truly be coming to a close.
Kobe Bryant made a pair of free throws to give him 32293 career points, moving past Michael Jordan to 3rd on the all-time scoring list. About the NBA: The N...
Last night the Los Angeles Lakers won in overtime against the San Antonio Spurs. It was an exciting game where Kobe Bryant found himself in position to overtake Michael Jordan for 3rd on the All-Time Scoring rankings.
With Kobe Bryant 31 points away from surpassing Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's all-time scoring list, the five-time champion released the trailer to his revealing documentary film, KOBE BRYANT'S MUSE on Friday.
Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan on the all-time scoring list on Sunday night to become third on the list behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone. Bryant's 32,293 points pushed Jordan's measly 32,292 to 4th.
Kobe Bryant will have to wait at least one more game to pass Michael Jordan for third on the all-time NBA scoring list, but the Lakers shocked the Spurs thanks to Nick Young. Plus, three other things we learned Friday night.
In a young season rife with rightful criticism, Kobe Bryant went completely against type on Friday night in playing the sort of team ball necessary to down the defending champs on their home court by a 112-110 overtime score.
Dec 9, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) wears a t-shirt during warm ups before the game against the Sacramento Kings to show support for the family of Eric Garner at Staples Center.
theGRIO REPORT - According to some reporters, Kobe hasn't lived a hard enough life to justify wearing a "I Can't Breathe" t-shirt to support Eric Garner and those protesting his death...
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and Boston Celtics star Rajon Rondo were seen having breakfast Thursday morning. Could Rondo join Lakers next season?
Rick Fox not knowing he was on the air + Kyle Lowry + Kobe Bryant + nuts = Video perfection. Let's see how ... This face from Kobe that @netw3rk pulled off that vine, had to get a clearer one http://ift.tt/11H99CC.
Nov 19, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts after a play during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports.
Kobe Bryant was talking about his legendary clutchness in an interview with the New York Times a few weeks back when he shared this wonderful anecdote: Let me tell you a story. My daughter just went back to school.
On Tuesday night, Kobe Bryant missed a 14-foot fadeaway jumper in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. It seemed like just another shot in Kobe's career, but this one was a little bigger.
Kobe Bryant's offensive woes continued, as the Los Angeles Lakers dropped their third straight, this time to the San Antonio Spurs. Can he change this soon?
Kobe Bryant has taken thousands upon thousands of shots in his career, but after breaking the NBA's record for missed attempts, are there any he regrets?
Kobe Bryant is officially the all-time greatest player in NBA history at failing to make a basket. Soak in this historic moment! 13418 is a large number.
A day after breaking the NBA's record for missed shots, Kobe Bryant led his Los Angeles Lakers into New Orleans for a matchup with Anthony Davis and the Pelicans.
In the game, a PIAA Class AAAA District Quarterfinal, Kobe dropped 29 points in the second half and his team won 75-70. Now RawSports has released another "lost tape," this one a full game from Kobe's senior season.
Kobe Bryant somehow gets the roll on this and-1 circus shot. By Michael Katz @KatzM ... Kobe is old and so the Internet tends to make a big deal out of any fleeting moment of explosiveness, but this is legitimately ridiculous.
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Pray 4 Kobe. ... Tweet. Share. Share. Email · Embed · http://ift.tt/1xPmEtS · Cork Gaines · Now. Reporter: "you've never been 0-4 in your career. Does that bother you at all?" Kobe Bryant does not like your question.
No more uncertainty lingered about his fluctuating role during two frustrating years in Houston. But only two games into an already trying Lakers' season, Lin has encountered a new challenge. How to play with Kobe Bryant.
40-year-old Steve Nash was unable to take the floor on Thursday night due to a back issue. Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant expressed his concern about his teammate.
Thanks to a mediocre supporting cast and a better understanding into the warped mind of Kobe Bryant, fear and loathing have been replaced by appreciation. How did that happen?
Kobe Bryant is still getting his legs under him as he works his way back into shape after missing time since last December, but the Black Mamba delivered his first dunk since returning. Yes, you read that right. He dunked.
After the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Golden State Warriors, Kobe Bryant who started alongside Jeremy Lin for the first time challenges him to be a better.
Byron Scott's thoughts on Jeremy Lin starting alongside Kobe Bryant. Plus, talks being disappointed in the Lakers defense after the loss to the Warriors.
There's no telling what Kobe Bryant will be able to do offensively in his 19th NBA season, but head coach Byron Scott is confident he'll still produce.
Kobe Bryant is making his preseason debut on Monday after leg injuries limited him to just six games last season. How did the Black Mamba make his return to NBA action? Well .
After the morning session of practice today, the Los Angeles Lakers took part in a scrimmage which represented the media's first look at Kobe Bryant in action. If the videos posted are any indication, Bryant looks just fine.
For the uninitiated: "ringzzzzz" is Basketball Twitter's epithet for some fans' tendency to begin and end every argument about Kobe's excellence relative to other NBA greats by focusing only on the five championships he's won.
Bryant minced no words when discussing his former coach at Lakers Media Day. His comments were one of the highlights of the day as 25 teams held their annual media sessions.
Kobe Bryant hadn't spoken too much about D'Antoni since his firing, but in talking with ESPN LA 710 during media day, did acknowledge that he and D'Antoni saw certain things differently via ESPN's Ramona Shelburne:.
April 5, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) moves the ball up court against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A.
Dec 13, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) and Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
With the release of the FanSided Top 50 NBA Players, we found out that Kobe Bryant came in a whopping 30th, but is still ranked the 2nd best two-guard.
Which, if not both, of Kobe Bryant's numbers should the Lakers retire? The #8 that he came into the league with, or the #24 that he set himself apart in?
New Lakers head coach Byron Scott will put to good use the wealth of knowledge of veteran Kobe Bryant, using him as an unofficial assistant coach this year.
Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest players in NBA history, but his battle with time is going to reach a precipice soon. There is only one way for him to win.
Dec 8, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports.
Dec 14, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) looks to pass as he is defended by Charlotte Bobcats forward Jeffery Taylor (44) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena.
Is Kobe the best player ever when in a zone? Who was a better player than Kobe when they were hot? When Kobe was on fire, he was !! unguardable and his range unlimited! Please don't come in this thread saying Jordan.
Kobe Bryant doesn't have the reputation of being a kind teammate, but it appears the Los Angeles Lakers star has taken a mentor-like role with teammate Nic.
Where ESPN had ranked him number six coming into the season and number seven coming into the previous season, Kobe put on an absolute show and even ended up fifth in MVP voting for the 2012-2013 season.
The Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid bromance on Twitter is well documented. The former Kansas teammates may not be playing on the same team anymore, but the.
Oct 8, 2013; Ontario, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Robert Sacre (left) and guard Kobe Bryant during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The Lakers defeated the Nuggest 90-88.
Jeremy Lin and Kobe Bryant share the same birthday. Kobe Bryant turns 36 today. Jeremy Lin turns 26. While they are a decade a part in age, they share similar qualities in how they approach their life in basketball.
The fortune of the Los Angeles Lakers is very much dependent on the health and playing level of Kobe Bryant. After playing only six games last season, many wonder how he will come back, especially at the age of 36.
Youtuber Youssef Hannoun has put together this video showing Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant pulling off identical plays, sometimes switching between the two mid-play. It's uncanny.
November 27, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) turns the ball over against the defense of Indiana Pacers small forward Paul George (24) during the first half at Staples Center.
Kobe Bryant was recently spotted on Apple's campus hanging with Apple's lead designer Jony Ive. A later report said he was working with Apple to test its forthcoming iWatch, which is supposedly health and fitness oriented.
Kobe Bryant told Jeremy Lin via text message that they have a lot of work to do. Lin also said he is looking forward to learning from the five-time champion.
He's starting a company, Kobe Inc., that will serve as his primary focus when he retires from the NBA. In order to learn about how to building a company, Kobe says he calls well-known people out of the blue to pick their brains.
Kobe Bryant is determined to continue his success after his playing days with the Los Angeles Lakers are over. Kobe reaches out to Oprah Winfrey and Arianna.
Kobe Bryant's will be starring in a documentary about his life outside of basketball covering much of this past season where he was limited to six games due to injury.
Kobe Bryant wants to win, so much that he will go toward any lengths just to win a game of H-O-R-S-E against a fan. He will throw up simple albeit difficult layups just to catch up to a fan who surprisingly took an early lead.
Kobe Bryant kicked off his 8th annual Basketball Academy on Wednesday at the University of California Santa Barbara. Check out our photo gallery from day one.
The Los Angeles Lakers could be on the verge of losing the Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes to the New York Knicks, but Kobe Bryant appears confident there will be.
Jan 22, 2014; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant attends a game between the Duke Blue Devils and Miami Hurricanes at BankUnited Center.Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports.
HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS -- Kobe Bryant enjoys the international game of futbol as much or more than any of his NBA peers. So it's not a surprise to see him making the rounds in Brazil for the World Cup.
Kobe Bryant is the most iconic sports figure out west. Whenever he comes to mind, you can't help but to envision him in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey. In fact, over the last 18 years, the two have become synonymous.
Kobe Bryant was acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers in a draft day trade, but he had worked out with the teams on more than one occasion making an impressive.
Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson isn't letting up on LeBron James just yet by posting another picture of Kobe Bryant on Instagram to troll the.
Lakers Kobe Bryant refers to LeBron James two championships when asked whether James needed championships to be considered great, said notion of needing 5 or 6.
After an air-conditioning failure and LeBron James sitting out late due to cramps in Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant took to Instagram to send a.
Few players in NBA history can compared to the competitive drive, determination and work ethic of Kobe Bryant. Numerous coaches, players and former teammates.
PHOTO: Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan Have Private Dinner Reviewed by Momizat on Jun 05 . [new_royalslider id="282"] Many believe that Kobe Bryant is the closest thing to Michael Jordan that fans have ever seen.
Kobe Bryant says he's jealous of Tim Duncan since the Spurs forward has been able to play for the same coach in Gregg Popovich throughout his entire career.
The backcourt combination of Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash was expected to bring another championship to Los Angeles. Unfortunately, thanks to injuries to both, we have rarely seen the two operate together as teammates.
GM Mitch Kupchak emphasizes wanting getting to get the most productivity possible out of Kobe Bryant from the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
There is a Black Mamba on the loose in Cupertino. Kobe Bryant was spotted hanging out on Apple's campus, chatting with lead designer Jony Ive. Someon...
Following the resignation of head coach Mike D'Antoni, which came just a few short years after the sudden firing of Mike Brown, the Los Angeles Lakers are.
Today we received something a little more interesting. An Apple tipster sent in an image of Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant with his wife Vanessa today on Apple's Infinite Loop campus in Cupertino, California.
Kobe Bryant has been vocal about wanting a bigger say in the new Lakers coach selection, but should he be taking more responsibility for other Laker matters?
Kobe Bryant speaks for the first time since Mike D'Antoni's resignation. We break down the potential Lakers coaches. Noah Vonleh, Marcus Smart and Tyler Ennis.
The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising move back in November signing Kobe Bryant to an enormous contract extension, but Jeanie Buss believes the superstar is.
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant could be doing some recruiting for a new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and may have his sights set on former teammate.
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson talked about his former team and superstar Kobe Bryant recently giving high praise to the future Hall of Famer in hopes.
Former Laker Luke Walton talked about his former teammate, Kobe Bryant, and had some interesting things to say about where Kobe's career will go from here.
March 10, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) controls the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half.
Donald Sterling's alleged racist rant in a recording released by TMZ has sent shockwaves through the NBA and the country. Kobe Bryant reacted with his.
Now you can add Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant to the list of current or former players that includes Magic Johnson, who could be a potential new owner, who don't think he should be allowed to own the franchise.
Feb 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant speaks during a press conference before the 2014 NBA All-Star Game at the Smoothie.
Kobe Bryant is getting the spotlight on Showtime. Kobe Bryant's Muse, a feature-length documentary centered on the Los Angeles Lakers' star, will air this fall on the pay cabler.
Feb 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant speaks during a press conference before the 2014 NBA All-Star Game at the Smoothie.
Dec 14, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) watches his team from the bench during the first half of the game against the L.
At the top of the list will be what to do about head coach Mike D'Antoni. According to Kupchak, despite Kobe Bryant's strong opinions and considerable sway, he will not be consulted on the coaching matter going forward.
Feb 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant speaks during a press conference before the 2014 NBA All-Star Game at the Smoothie.
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Kobe Bryant's comments about the Trayvon Martin shooting have stirred a storm of controversy, with a talk show host and television personality now telling Arsenio Hall that justice is too important to be bent by race.
Comments. I had no particular expectation of controversy when I asked Kobe Bryant about the Miami Heat players' Twitter activism in the wake of Trayvon Martin's death, posing in hoodies as a protest against racial profiling.
On Thursday, Kobe Bryant was asked about Andrew Wiggins and Jabari Parker on Twitter. The five-time champion said both have great potential and he would mentor.
Kobe Bryant will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest Lakers to play for the franchise. The future NBA Hall of Famer was only able to play six games this season when he went down with a knee injury back on Dec 17.
L.A. Lakers player Kobe Bryant opened up in a new interview with The New Yorker, and one of the issues they touch on is Trayvon Martin and how members of the Miami Heat wore hoodies in his memory two years ago.
Dec 13, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the sec.
Feb 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant speaks during a press conference before the 2014 NBA All-Star Game at the Smoothie.
In an interview with ESPN's Darren Rovell, Kobe defended Steve Nash for his comments on playing for the money, and blasted the idea of athletes not talking.
Dan Patrick asked Kobe Bryant about President Obama's basketball skills, and the injured Los Angeles Lakers guard dished out some impressive compliments.
LeBron's earnings are also remarkably similar to the career earnings of Kobe Bryant ($127.1 million at age 29). Jordan's ... In addition, if we consider off-the-court earnings, Kobe and LeBron pale in comparison to Air Jordan.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is known for having an intense work ethic. So much so, that players around the league have heard tales of Bryant's hard-core dedication to the game including the Clippers' Blake Griffin.
Blake Griffin is having a breakout season with the Los Angeles Clippers and wants to emulate Kobe Bryant's work ethic to continue to improve moving forward.
Dec 14, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) watches his team from the bench during the first half of the game against the L.
Feb 16, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant speaks during a press conference before the 2014 NBA All-Star Game at the Smoothie.
Dec 8, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Staples.
On The Dan Patrick Show this morning, Kobe Bryant wasn't sure if Mike D'Antoni has earned another year with the Lakers, but did mention injuries not giving him.
Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) after the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Los Angeles.
Kobe Bryant joined Dan Patrick's radio show on Wednesday morning to discuss his knee injury and stated he could play if the Lakers were in a better position.
Steve Nash reflects on Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant and Princeton offense ... Pau Gasol unsure if Kobe Bryant's pressure on front office will affect his free agency ... This entry was posted in Kobe Bryant by Mark Medina.
Jan 22, 2014; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant watches the game between the Duke Blue Devils Miami Hurricanes in the fi.
Kobe Bryant isn't happy about Phil Jackson going to the New York Knicks, and addresses issues with the Lakers culture and Jim and Jeanie Bus. Plus, the Lakers.
Video of Kobe Bryant's press conference after the official news that he is out for the rest of the Lakers season. Kobe on Phil Jackson, Mike D'Antoni, Jim and.
The Los Angeles Lakers will re-examine Kobe Bryant's fractured left knee this Friday, but his fate may already have been determined. The team will reportedly shut the superstar guard down for the remainder of the season.
George Karl believes Carmelo Anthony might not be the kind of player that could excel under Phil Jackson and make comparison to Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles.
After trying to battle back from a knee injury, Kobe Bryant will shut it down for the season in order to get his body right for next year with the Los Angeles.
Jan 22, 2014; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant watches the game between the Duke Blue Devils Miami Hurricanes in the fi.
Dec 10, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center. The Suns d.
Jan 22, 2014; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant watches the game between the Duke Blue Devils Miami Hurricanes in the fi.
Jan 24, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) laughs on the sidelines against the Orlando Magic during the second quar.
Dec 10, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol (16) and guard Kobe Bryant (24) react during the game against the Phoenix Suns at.
Kobe Bryant Unveils the 'Kobe Piano' in Foot Locker Commercial (VIDEO). Kobe Bryant slyly hinted at this on Instagram this week, and now we see the amusing finished product from the folks at Foot Locker. Add a Comment.
Dec 13, 2013; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the sec.
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0304_mayweather_kobe_getty There's a major sports star who trying to get the rights to call himself the "Black Mamba" -- only it's not Kobe Bryant, it's Floyd Mayweather's uncle ... who's been using the nickname for decades.
Jan 22, 2014; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant watches the game between the Duke Blue Devils Miami Hurricanes in the fi.
Kobe Bryant was one of several NBA players who took to social media to congratulate Allen Iverson for having his jersey retired by the Phildadelphia 76ers.
Kobe Bryant, concert pianist? Okay, no, but the Los Angeles Lakers great did unveil a custom 'Kobe' piano on Saturday evening which just so happens to be shaped like his famed logo. Bryant tweeted the picture to his 4.
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant knows the end is drawing near, but believes it will be a hell of a run in his final years with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kobe Bryant is somewhat of a renaissance man. The injured Lakers legend has been a very interesting person to keep track of on social media. Later in his c.
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers has had an incredible career in the NBA and here's another classic look back at Kobe's career over.
Kobe Bryant has always seemed to have a love/hate relationship with his teammates. The injured superstar has unfollowed his entire team on Twitter. Now may.
CORRECTION: Bryant enacted a new following system in January that involved unfollowing everyone on his list. We regret the error. Kobe Bryant just unfollowed every one of his teammates from Twitter.