Tag: Kobe Bryant
Nick Van Exel says Kobe Bryant outworked Dirk Nowitzki and Manu Ginobili
Nick Van Exel says Kobe Bryant’s work ethic stood above some of the hardest workers he ever saw in the NBA, including Dirk Nowitzki...
Kendall Gill reveals how close Nets came to Kobe Bryant
Former NBA guard Kendall Gill shared new details about the 1996 NBA Draft and how the New Jersey Nets nearly selected Kobe Bryant before...
Donald Trump Intervenes: Kobe Bryant vs. Jayson Williams Elevator Fight (1998)
A confined elevator. A 270-pound veteran throwing a punch. A teenager refusing to back down. And a future president who decided to step into the middle of it all.
Some Kobe Bryant allies wanted Bam Adebayo pulled before scoring 83
Bam Adebayo erupted for 83 points, the second-highest in NBA history, leading the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on...
Ron Harper says Kobe Bryant came closest to Michael Jordan
Former NBA guard Ron Harper praised Kobe Bryant as “about as close to Michael Jordan as you’re ever going to have,” highlighting the Hall...
From Kobe to LeBron: Phil Handy Coaching Basketball’s Elite
Phil Handy reflects on coaching Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, sharing lessons learned from two of basketball’s greatest players.
Kevin Love, Jason Terry, and the Kobe Bryant Lessons They Carry
Kevin Love and Jason Terry share how Kobe Bryant shaped their approach to work, leadership, family, and time—lessons still guiding Utah’s young core.
Terrell Owens opens up on Kobe Bryant and the “Mamba Mentality”
Terrell Owens, Hall of Fame wide receiver and cultural icon, reflected on his connection with Kobe Bryant during an interview with Brandon "Scoop B...
Fred VanVleet: Kawhi said he’s better than Kobe after 2019 title
Fred VanVleet, sidelined for the entire 2025–26 season due to an ACL injury, opened up about a conversation he overheard from Kawhi Leonard following...
Vince Carter on Kobe Bryant’s All-Time Legacy
Vince Carter didn’t hesitate when asked about Kobe Bryant’s legacy. In a recent interview, the Hall of Famer made it clear that Bryant belongs among the greatest players to ever touch a basketball.
Basketball players who have forever etched their names in basketball history
Rankings of the greatest, most successful and talented individuals always contain an element of subjectivity. Basketball is no exception in this regard. Over the...
Caleb Wilson: “I watch a lot of Kobe”
North Carolina Tar Heels star freshman Caleb Wilson is a huge fan of the late great Kobe Bryant (averaging 19.3 PPG/10.6 RPG/2.4 APG/1.6 SPG/1.2...
James Harden ties Kobe Bryant after explosive first quarter
Heading into Saturday’s early game in Charlotte, the Clippers were struggling at 4-11 and riding a three-game losing streak. But former MVP James Harden...
Stephen Curry and Kobe Bryant: The Two Most Influential Players of the Last Two...
Aside from the 90s, when Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is considered one of the greatest players of all time and the most influential...
Chris Childs recounts heated on-court clash with Kobe Bryant
Former NBA guard Chris Childs recently shared his vivid memories of an altercation with Kobe Bryant during his playing days. Childs described the moment...





















