The Shaq-and-Kobe Lakers are remembered as a dynasty powered by talent, ego, and a daily competitive edge that often felt combustible. Former Lakers forward Samaki Walker just put a fresh …
December 20, 2005 was one of these special, magical nights in the NBA, and one of the greatest games of Kobe Bryant’s amazing career. On that night, Kobe Bryant scored …
Eight years ago today, the Los Angeles Lakers retired both of Kobe Bryant’s numbers during a halftime ceremony. He became the first player in history, to have two different numbers …
Kwame Brown reignited the long-running GOAT debate by asserting that LeBron James is not on the same level as Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan, framing the difference around what he …
14 years ago today, a trade that would have made Chris Paul and Kobe Bryant teammates, was vetoed by then NBA Commissioner David Stern. The Lakers had agreed to a …
While we all know about Kobe Bryant and his incredible career, Antawn Jamison seems to be flying under the radar in today’s generation. Granted, Jamison was nowhere near the player …
Giannis Antetokounmpo set an audacious target in the wake of Milwaukee’s win over Brooklyn: by the time he’s 35 and “sitting in this chair,” he expects to be leading the …
Ten years ago today, on November 29, 2015, Kobe Bryant announced via his infamous poem ‘Dear Basketball’ on The Players’ Tribune website, that he will retire after the 2015-16 season. Dear Basketball, …
Kevin Durant’s talent isn’t up for debate. He’s one of the best players the game has ever seen. But the move to Golden State, right after losing to them, keeps …
Last season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put together a run for the ages with a regular season MVP, an NBA championship, a Finals MVP and a scoring title. Seasons like that don’t …
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