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LeBron James sends Instagram tribute to Kobe Bryant after winning championship

LeBron James sent an Instagram tribute to Kobe Bryant on Wednesday night, three days after his Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. The Lakers dedicated the rest of their season to Bryant after the late Lakers star died in a …

Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis shares why Kobe Bryant Lakers jerseys mean more

The Los Angeles Lakers are planning to wear their Kobe Bryant Black Mamba jerseys during the NBA Finals, and Anthony Davis says those jerseys carry special meaning. The Black Mamba jersey was co-designed by the late Bryant, who was among nine people …

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NBA referee Zach Zarba shares incredible Kobe Bryant story

Kobe Bryant could be a bit tough on referees, as Zach Zarba once found out. The veteran NBA referee shared a story from one of his first years in the league, in what he called his “welcome to the NBA moment.” Zarba was officiating a Los …

Pau Gasol

Pau Gasol gives newborn daughter meaningful name in tribute to Kobe and Gianna Bryant

Pau Gasol was incredibly close with Kobe Bryant, and he offered a reminder of just how close on Sunday. Gasol and his wife Catherine welcomed a baby daughter this week. He shared the news on social media, along with what he called her “very …

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Lakers to wear Black Mamba jerseys to honor Kobe Bryant on 8/24

The Los Angeles Lakers happen to be playing on Aug. 24 this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, and they are taking advantage by paying tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Since Bryant wore No. 8 and No. 24 during his Hall of Fame …

Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper wears Kobe Bryant jersey as birthday tribute during game

Bryce Harper paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant with a special jersey on Sunday. Harper wore a Kobe Bryant Lakers jersey under his Phillies jersey for Philadelphia’s game against the Atlanta Braves. #MambaMentality pic.twitter.com/CnsfiDrlxg …

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Lakers planning to wear Black Mamba jerseys later in NBA playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers have plans to honor Kobe Bryant with special jerseys if they advance in the NBA playoffs this year. The Lakers are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the playoffs for a best-of-seven series. If they …

Derek Carr

Derek Carr planning to honor Kobe Bryant with arm sleeve this season

Derek Carr is a huge Kobe Bryant fan and planning to honor his idol this season. The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback told reporters on Tuesday that he is planning to wear an arm sleeve this season to honor Kobe, who wore one when he played. “What …

Vanessa Bryant

Vanessa Bryant argues against venue change for wrongful death lawsuit

Vanessa Bryant is suing the helicopter company and pilot’s estate over the deaths of her husband Kobe and daughter, Gianna, and the defendants want the case to be moved to a different county. Not surprisingly, Vanessa is arguing that having the …

Kobe Bryant

Instagram adds special note to Kobe Bryant’s page

It has been nearly six months since Kobe Bryant died in a tragic helicopter crash, and the NBA legend’s Instagram page remains active with more than 20 million followers. As of this week, the account now contains a special message. Instagram …

Vanessa Bryant posts emotional Father’s Day tribute to Kobe

It has been five months since Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash, and Sunday was likely a very difficult day for the Bryant birthday. While many families were celebrating Father’s Day, Vanessa Bryant posted a photo …

Kobe Bryant

Bucs CB changing his jersey to No. 24 as Kobe Bryant tribute

Kobe Bryant’s death hit those who grew watching him play particularly hard, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis is no exception. Speaking with reporters this week, Davis said that he was changing his jersey number from No. 33 to …

Kobe Bryant signed book for Klay Thompson with perfect message

Kobe Bryant died on January 26, but his legacy lives on strong. Klay Thompson shared photos on Instagram Live Friday of his copy of “The Mamba Mentality“, which is Bryant’s book. Thompson called the book his “basketball …

Vanessa Bryant speech

Vanessa Bryant gets tattoos of messages from Kobe, Gigi

Vanessa Bryant is permanently memorializing her late husband and daughter, Gigi, through tattoos. Vanessa shared videos on Instagram Wednesday of her getting tattooed. She said that she got a tribute to Gigi on her wrist. “Shoutout to …

Shareef O’Neal pays tribute to Kobe Bryant with jacket

Shareef O’Neal was close with Kobe Bryant and paid tribute to the late former Laker with a cool jacket. Shareef, who is the son of Shaquille O’Neal, shared a photo on Instagram Saturday that showed him wearing the style of jacket that …

Daniel Rodriguez seemed to dedicate UFC win to Kobe Bryant

Daniel Rodriguez won his UFC fight on Saturday night and then appeared to dedicate his win to Kobe Bryant. The 33-year-old fighter beat Gabriel Green via unanimous decision in their welterweight fight at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns at the UFC APEX …

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