Fifteen years ago today, Kobe Bryant walked into the Drew League and produced one of the most memorable nights in the history of Los Angeles summer basketball. On August 16, …
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Olden Polynice Blasts Rich Paul For Invoking Kobe Bryant In LeBron James Debate
Olden Polynice has delivered a furious response to Rich Paul after LeBron James’ agent suggested Kobe Bryant would have appreciated James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and join …
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In the annals of basketball history, there have been legendary matchups that have captivated fans and defined eras. One such rivalry was the epic showdown between the late Kobe Bryant, …
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22 Years Ago, Shaquille O’Neal Was Trade To Miami, Marking The Collapse Of The Shaq-Kobe Dynasty
On July 14, 2004, the Los Angeles Lakers made a franchise-altering decision: they traded superstar center Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat in exchange for Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, Brian …
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Vlade Divac’s Fake Lucy Liu Date Might Be The Most Ridiculous Lakers Prank Ever
Some rookie lessons happen in practice. Some happen in film sessions. And some, apparently, happen when Vlade Divac convinces you that Lucy Liu wants to go on a date with …
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Kendrick Perkins did not exactly whisper when talking about Darryn Peterson. Discussing Peterson’s NBA upside, Perkins said the young guard’s floor is Bradley Beal and his talent ceiling is Kobe …
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Kevin Durant Admits He Was Too Slow On The BodyArmor Deal Kobe Turned Into A Fortune
Kevin Durant has made plenty of smart moves in basketball and business. He has won championships, MVPs, built one of the most impressive scoring résumés in NBA history, and become …
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Sixteen years ago, Kobe Bryant had one of the ugliest great nights of his career. Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals was supposed to be the ultimate Kobe stage: …
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Vlade Divac remembers the Kobe Bryant trade not as trivia, but as impact. In 1996, the Los Angeles Lakers sent Divac to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the draft …
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10 ago today, on April 13, 2016, Kobe Bryant played his final NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center in Los Angeles. It was an emotional night for …
