NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement on the 5-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing: “Kobe Bryant continues to serve as an inspiration to aspiring and current NBA and WNBA players, young athletes playing at all levels and those who are motivated solely by his relentless pursuit of excellence.
Bryant stepped off the court in a Lakers jersey for the final time the following year. He scored 60 points in his finale and finished his career with 33,643 points. He ranks fourth all-time in scoring, behind LeBron James (41,396), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387) and Karl Malone (36,928).
When it comes to basketball legends, Kobe Bryant's name sparks immediate reverence. Known for his relentless drive and iconic "Mamba Mentality," Kobe didn't just play basketball-he
A wave of tributes poured in online to commemorate the life of the late Kobe Bryant, whose 2020 death shook the sports world.
The Nike sneakers Kobe Bryant wore during one of the most iconic moments of his career are up for grabs … and TMZ Sports has learned the one-of-a-kind piece of memorabilia could go for more
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot ...
Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Kobe ... in 1962. Bryant also scored 65 points in a single game against the Portland Trail Blazers ...
During the broadcast, as highlights of Avdija's performance were shown, O'Neal was heard comparing him to a basketball legend, saying, "He's doing it like Toni Kukoc out there." After the Blazers' victory over the favored Bucks,
There is no doubt the Oklahoma City Thunder are living up to the preseason hype. As most projected the Thunder to win the Western Conference and a few were bold
The Slam Dunk Contest used to have huge names in the NBA competing to showcase their elite athleticism. Whether it’s Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, or Kobe Bryant,
HOUSTON — "That was my first game-winner! I feel like Kobe," said 21-year-old Amen Thompson in a quote circulating among Houston sports fans. During Monday night's game against the Celtics, Thompson scored a career-high 33 points on 13-of-19 shooting. The game itself had a playoff atmosphere for several reasons.