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Josh Giddey equals Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar record in Chicago Bulls defeat

Josh Giddey is enjoying a breakthrough season with the Chicago Bulls and could even make his first All-Star appearance in a few months. Giddey is averaging 21.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 9.7 assists this season, leading the Bulls to a 6-6 record so far.

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Gary Vitti Says Kobe Bryant’s Natural-Born Killer Instinct Made Him Willing to Do Anything to Win

Kobe Bryant was a man who thrived under pressure. The bigger the stakes, the more he looked forward to the challenge. It was a mentality that turned him into one of the most feared players ever.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 17

'Like You’re Drowning': How Navy SEALs Waterboarded Kobe Bryant

In many ways, Kobe Bryant was not like other NBA players. Check that, in many ways, he wasn’t like other humans, period. Kobe had a drive to succeed and a hunger for knowledge, whether it be on the basketball court or off of it, and that drive resulted in five rings and a legendary playing career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / November 16

The Nike Kobe 9 Low 'China' Returns After 11 Years This Week

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has a legacy that transcends basketball and inspires athletes all over the globe. The NBA legend visited China many times during his summers, which led to an unbreakable bond.

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to lead their teams in points-per-game in 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Most triple-doubles in a season by NBA team' quiz

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 15

Stephen Curry Wanted To Pay Tribute To Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry recently made headlines when he and Under Armour announced a mutual parting of ways. Curry originally signed with Under Armour in 2013 after playing the first four seasons of his career as a Nike athlete.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / November 15

The Nike Kobe 3 'Halo' Was Quietly Restocked Online

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Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / November 14

Ricky Davis Recalls Giving Kobe Bryant Trouble During UCLA Runs

They say practice makes perfect, and there were few tougher workouts than the UCLA runs. Held in the Bruins’ gym, these scrimmages were anything but casual.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 14

Miles Teller Opens Up About Friendship With Kobe Bryant

The late, great Kobe Bryant was truly one of the most unique basketball players to ever step foot on an NBA floor. The Los Angeles Lakers legend not only drew inspiration from other all-time great players, but also from legends and greats throughout all industries.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 12

Mavericks Executives Were Irked By Luka Doncic Not Taking Finals Loss As Seriously As LeBron James And Kobe Bryant, Says Reporter

Nico Harrison is once again the most talked-about man in Dallas, but unlike in February, when it was for tragic reasons, this time, D-Town is euphoric.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / November 11

Pistons' Cunningham matches two legends with bizarre big game

Pistons' Cade Cunningham matches two legends with bizarre big game

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham saw his name mentioned next to two legends on Monday night. Cunningham matched both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in two very different ways.

The Daniss system: Unheralded guard saves Pistons with huge shots

Board man gets paid: How Jalen Duren is flourishing in a contract year

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The 'Scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 7

Kobe Bryant ‘Superfan’ Julius Randle Doubted Whether the Mamba Was Human While Playing Together in LA

NBA players often stand out in a crowd due to their size, and many of them are famous around the world for their exploits on the court. Fans often think of NBA players in an almost mythical way, and many go to great lengths just to get an autograph or even a high-five as they head to the locker room.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 7

Darvin Ham Highlights the Common Denominator Among Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Other Greats He’s Been Around

Darvin Ham started out as an assistant with the Lakers under Mike Brown, before moving on to the Hawks and then the Bucks. He then returned to L.A., only this time as the head coach, for two seasons.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 6

Marcus Smart is very similar to former DPOY signing who helped Kobe Bryant win fifth LA Lakers championship

The Los Angeles Lakers are cruising right now, winners of five in a row. The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 7-2 on the season with an impressive win against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 6

Bills' Michael Hoecht selects surgeon who operated on Aaron Rodgers, Kobe Bryant

Michael Hoecht went top shelf when selecting a surgeon to repair his ruptured Achilles. While wreaking havoc up front for the Buffalo Bills in their Week 9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, the energetic defensive end suffered the season-ending injury.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Mavericks’ Cooper Flagg joins Kobe Bryant, LeBron James in NBA history

The Dallas Mavericks may be struggling early in the season, but rookie forward Cooper Flagg continues to shine as one of the league’s most promising young players.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / The SportsRush / November 5

Julius Randle Explains How Anthony Edwards Differs as a Teammate Compared to Kobe Bryant

The word greatness is synonymous with Kobe Bryant, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he was an easy teammate to share a locker room with. At times, he pushed those around him to unhealthy limits because he believed everyone needed to have the same killer mindset he did.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 5

Deron Williams on Kobe Bryant’s ‘Savage’ focus, the moment he realized he ‘could be doing more’

Kobe Bryant had an illustrious NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe Bryant played his entire 20-season NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five championships and two Finals MVP awards.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 5

Shaquille O’Neal Reveals When He Knew Beef With Kobe Bryant Was Over

The issues between Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant during their time together on the Los Angeles Lakers are well known and have been overly discussed at this point.

Golden State Warriors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Warriors’ Draymond Green’s Kobe Bryant vs. Tim Duncan perspective will open eyes

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green recently reflected on two NBA icons, Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan, offering a rare glimpse into his mindset and influences as he continues his 14th season.

Air Force Falcons News / Sneakers on SI / November 1

Kobe Bryant's Face Appears on New Nike Air Force 1 Low Sneakers

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 31

Shaquille O’Neal’s Kobe Bryant Dreams Is a Sign of Health Disorder That Could Cause Heart Failure

Shaquille O’Neal has always been larger than life, both on the court and off, in his personality and on Inside the NBA. But recently, the NBA legend revealed that his nights have been quieter, with his dreams replaying the championship years in Los Angeles alongside Kobe Bryant.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Shaquille O’Neal reveals dreams surrounding Kobe Bryant 5 years after death

Sometimes your dreams can trigger fond memories, and for Shaquille O’Neal, several of his involve Kobe Bryant. O’Neal told People that the late Los Angeles Lakers star has been appearing in his dreams recently and has been reminiscing about some of their career highlights.

NBA News / Scoop B / October 27

Silkk the Shocker on the Mamba Mentality: Kobe Bryant’s Secret Hip-Hop Fandom, Legendary Pick-Up Runs, and the GOAT Debate

Rapper Silkk the Shocker pulls back the curtain on his unique relationship with the late Kobe Bryant, revealing the Lakers legend’s deep and surprising connection to the hip-hop world.

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / October 20

Kobe Bryant Warned Lonzo Ball About His Sneakers in 2017

On Wednesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers will face the New York Knicks in their NBA season tip-off. The game will mark another new chapter in the career of Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball, who begins playing for the fifth team of his career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 4

Sotheby’s To Auction Kobe Bryant No. 24 Debut Jersey

Kobe Bryant is one of the true legends in NBA history and the things he accomplished throughout his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers won’t be matched for a very long time.