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Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson wears Kobe Bryant jersey during Super Bowl pregame coverage

Russell Wilson was among those who paid tribute to Kobe Bryant at Super Bowl LIV on Sunday. Wilson appeared as a guest on ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” leading up to the big game, and he showed up wearing a No. 8 Bryant jersey. …

Jalen Rose

Jalen Rose shares best part about Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game

Jalen Rose was part of the Fab Five at Michigan, a 16-year NBA veteran, and has embarked on a successful broadcasting career post-basketball. Yet despite all his accomplishments, the one thing that seems to precede him is a moment of infamy. Rose was …

Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard puts Kobe Bryant into context with great quote

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to action Friday night for the first time since Kobe Bryant’s death, but it was Damian Lillard who stole the show for the Portland Trail Blazers. The guard dropped 48 points in a 127-119 win in a very memorable …

LeBron James speech

Video: LeBron James speaks from heart in speech honoring Kobe Bryant

Only one player spoke during the pregame ceremony honoring the late Kobe Bryant, and it was LeBron James. The current Los Angeles Lakers star had a piece of paper with his speech written down, but he put it aside and said he was going to speak from …

Gianna Bryant’s teammates sit front row for first Lakers game since tragedy

Sunday’s helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif. that left nine people dead has had a huge impact worldwide, and especially affected the members of Gianna Bryant’s Mamba Academy basketball team. Those aboard the helicopter were headed to …

LeBron James Kobe Bryant tattoo

LeBron James gets Kobe Bryant Black Mamba tribute tattoo

LeBron James memorialized late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant with a tribute tattoo. LeBron shared two photo on his Instagram account Friday. The first photo shows James leaning against Kobe. The second photo featured James’ tattoo. The tattoo …

Kobe Bryant

Lakers’ tributes to Kobe Bryant include jersey patches, floor logos at Staples Center

The Lakers on Friday are hosting and playing their first game since Kobe Bryant’s death on Sunday. The team had several days to decide how they would honor Kobe in the game, and we already have a glimpse. The floor at Staples Center in Los …

Kobe Bryant

Ticket prices remain astronomically high for first Lakers home game since Kobe’s death

The Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night will play their first home game since the death of Kobe Bryant, and fans have been shelling out huge money to pay tribute to the late superstar, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and the seven others who died in a …

Kobe Bryant

Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s numbers to be worn at NBA All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star Game is adding another form of tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant, as well as the seven other victims of last Sunday’s fatal helicopter crash. The league announced Friday that members of Team LeBron will wear Gianna …

Shaq TNT

Shaq shares awesome story about Kobe Bryant’s work ethic as a rookie

Shaquille O’Neal is understandably crushed about the death of Kobe Bryant and Kobe’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna, but it’s hard to imagine someone who has better Kobe stories to share than Shaq. The big man was kind enough to pass …

Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony won’t play against Lakers on Friday due to Kobe Bryant’s death

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on Friday night in what will undoubtedly be an emotional night, and Carmelo Anthony has decided not to take part. Anthony has been ruled out for Friday …

Luke Walton

Luke Walton has great explanation for why he got along with Kobe Bryant

Luke Walton had a funny explanation for why he got along with Kobe Bryant so well. Walton, who is now the head coach of the Sacramento Kings, played with Kobe on the Lakers from 2003-2011. Walton was a starter for a few of the lean post-Shaq/pre-Pau …

Kobe Bryant jersey Clippers

Clippers leave Kobe Bryant’s retired Lakers jerseys uncovered at Staples Center

The LA Clippers on Thursday hosted their first game since Kobe Bryant died on Sunday. They decided to honor Bryant appropriately. The Clippers play at Staples Center in Los Angeles and share the arena with the Lakers. When the Clippers host games, …

Kobe Bryant

Smush Parker regrets not mending his relationship with Kobe Bryant

One of Kobe Bryant’s longtime adversaries is speaking out in the wake of Bryant’s passing. In an interview this week with TMZ, former Los Angeles Lakers guard Smush Parker said that he regrets not making amends with Bryant. “I was …

Kobe Bryant could have street named after him near Staples Center

Kobe Bryant was part of the fabric of the Los Angeles community for nearly 25 years before he died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, and city officials are trying to determine what the best way is to honor his legacy. According to TMZ, LA City Council …

Adam Silver

NBA makes major All-Star Game format change that includes tribute to Kobe Bryant

The NBA has announced some major changes to the format of the NBA All-Star Game this year, and one of those changes will pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant. For the first time ever, the 2020 All-Star Game will be broken into a series of mini-games …

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