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NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Tracy McGrady Says He Would Be A Champion If He Replaced Kobe Bryant On 2000s Lakers

Tracy McGrady isn’t backing down from his belief that he would have won championships alongside Shaquille O’Neal. On a recent appearance on Gil’s Arena, the Hall of Famer clarified his earlier comments, saying the hypothetical only applied to his prime years in the early 2000s when “ring culture” was at its peak.

Golden State Warriors News / Hardwood Heroics / September 16

'Asking For a Call' – Golden State Warriors Star Reveals ‘Welcome to the NBA’ Moment With Kobe Bryant

Stephen Curry, star player for the Golden State Warriors, has been around the NBA since 2009. He’s gotten a chance to experience various moments from a plethora of basketball greats.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 16

Phil Jackson saw how Carmelo Anthony could be like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, ‘that’s a perfect spot for him’

Carmelo Anthony was a legitimate superstar during his New York Knicks days. Even legendary head coach Phil Jackson believed in him enough to compare him to two of the biggest stars in the league’s history.

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43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / The SportsRush / September 16

'Didn’t Have To Challenge Penny Hardaway': Shaquille O’Neal’s Candid Evaluation Of Kobe Bryant Vs Ex-Magic Teammate

Shaquille O’Neal took the NBA by storm immediately upon his arrival, and lined up alongside an incredibly strong Orlando Magic roster. Even after leaving the city, he joined teams where he shared locker rooms with some absolute legends.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 15

Victor Wembanyama Makes Surprise Pick Between Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama made a surprising choice when asked to pick who was better between Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant and Spurs legend Tim Duncan.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State Warriors on SI / September 15

Steph Curry Reveals His 'Welcome to the NBA' Moment With Kobe Bryant

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry will go down as an NBA Hall of Famer when his career is all said and done, no doubt about it. When it comes to his all-time ranking, some will have him as high as the Top 10, especially given the changes his play style made to the game of basketball.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 15

New Mural Featuring Luka Doncic, Gianna & Kobe Bryant In Burbank

Since his death in 2020, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been immortalized in several different art forms around the city and its surrounding areas.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 15

Shaquille O’Neal Checks Up On Kobe Bryant’s Mom Monthly

There was a lot of infighting between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers, but the two hashed things out and became good friends after their playing days were done.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 15

Tracy McGrady Doubles Down On Take About Winning Titles With Shaquille O’Neal If He Replaced Kobe Bryant

A notable time in the Los Angeles Lakers’ history was when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal joined forces. They were a dynamic duo that dominated and accomplished the rare feat of winning three championships in a row, being the last NBA team to do so.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Dwight Howard Ranks Michael Jordan, LeBron James, And Kobe Bryant

Hall of Famer Dwight Howard was asked to rank Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant on the latest episode of Above The Rim with DH 12. After much deliberation, Howard decided against ranking the three in the traditional way and instead proclaimed them as the best in different categories.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / September 14

Ray Allen was stunned by Kobe Bryant’s incredible 81-point performance, it ruined his own special night

Ray Allen and Kobe Bryant were connected throughout their careers, as the two standout shooting guards from the 1996 NBA Draft. While Allen was a superb player, Bryant was always outdoing him every step of the way.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 14

Watch: Jaylen Brown Credits Kobe Bryant As Motivation For Starting Shoe Brand

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was an inspiration to many due to his on-court performances, but no one got to see how he was going to succeed off the floor.

NBA News / Sporting News / September 14

Is Seahawks' CB related to Kobe Bryant? Why name is so popular even with different spelling

There are a lot of Kobe variations out there.

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NBA News / The SportsRush / September 14

Andre Miller Laments How Injuries Robbed Greg Oden of Becoming the Next Shaquille O’Neal

The spring of 2016 saw Kobe Bryant call it a day. He was soon joined by the likes of superstars like Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, among others. During the same time, Greg Oden, once a star for the Portland Trail Blazers, retired from the sport after a short stint with the Jiangsu Dragons in the Chinese Basketball Association.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 13

NBA Fans Get Emotional As Shaquille O'Neal Reveals Close Bond With Kobe Bryant's Mother

Nobody ever talks about iconic NBA duos without mentioning Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. The duo won three NBA championships together, leading the

Kobe Bryant News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

What If Kobe Bryant Had Worn Beale Street Blue?

How close was Memphis to landing one of the greatest players in NBA history? It’s almost impossible to imagine Kobe Bryant in anything other than the iconic purple and gold of the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 13

Charles Barkley Recalls Kobe Bryant’s Surprising Change In Attitude After Cursing Chuck Out For 3 Hours

Charles Barkley is one of the most candid NBA analysts out there, and as a former Hall of Fame-caliber player, he breaks down the game better than most.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 12

Michael Redd Credits Kobe Bryant For Redeem Team’s Hall Of Fame Induction

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was enshrined for a second time in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a member of the 2008 Olympics Men’s Basketball

NBA News / The Spun / September 11

Shaq Shows True Character With Kobe Bryant Family Decision

When Kobe Bryant passed away in January 2020, Shaquille O'Neal said he felt like he "lost a little brother." Well, his latest actions proved that his bond with his former teammate was legit.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 11

Tracy McGrady Could Have Easily Scored 80 Points on Gilbert Arenas’ Team Long Before Kobe Bryant’s 81-Point Game

Tracy McGrady was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017. He was a great, great player who in his prime was virtually unstoppable as a scorer.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 11

Tracy McGrady Blames Media For Kobe Bryant's 'Sidekick' Image With Shaquille O'Neal

Kobe Bryant won five NBA championships in his illustrious career. But three of them would not be possible without Shaquille O'Neal. The Lakers, from 2000 to 2002, had the first three-peat since Michael Jordan's Bulls did it twice.