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On January 30, 1996, 30 years ago today, the Los Angeles Lakers walked back into their own history at the Great Western Forum. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, who had not appeared …
2023-2025s All-Star Saturday’s dunk contests were some of the best in recent years, with Mac McClung taking home the crown each time, after showing dunks we hadn’t seen before. Granted, …
Six years ago today, Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among the nine people on board the helicopter that crashed and left no survivors in Calabasas, California. Kobe Bryant retired …
Eleven years ago today, on January 23, 2015, the Golden State Warriors superstar scored 52 points in a 126-101 win over the Sacramento Kings. In this win however, Thompson set …
20 years ago today, Kobe Bryant went 28 of 46 from the field, 7 of 13 from three and 18 of 20 from the line for 81 points against the …
20 years ago today, on January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant went 28 of 46 from the field, 7 of 13 from three and 18 of 20 from the line for …
On January 20, 1967, Wilt Chamberlain did something that sounded impossible even in an era built to flatter giants. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Philadelphia 76ers’ center took 15 …
In the NBA, “accountability” is a clean word for a messy reality. Coaches preach it in training camp. Veterans demand it in film sessions. Fans weaponize it after a bad …
On this day in 1998, Los Angeles Lakers’ legendary broadcaster Chick Hearn reached a monumental milestone, announcing his 3,000th consecutive game. This remarkable achievement began on November 20, 1965, when …
In the history of the NBA, few players have earned the nickname “Mr. Clutch” quite like Jerry West. The 1972 NBA All-Star Game that took place 54 years ago today, …
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