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How the LA Lakers’ dominant Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant era came to an abrupt end, individual success followed

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant were two of the most dominant players ever, although they couldn’t get over personal differences and only played together for eight seasons on the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Tim Duncan Once Benched Himself To Evade Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, LeBron James ‘Start, Bench, Cut’ Dilemma

There are few NBA players whose careers can ever stand up to the lofty standards set by Tim Duncan. The Spurs legend entered the league as an All-NBA First Team player and left it after bagging more All-Defensive Team accolades than anyone in league history.

Kobe Bryant News / Hoops Wire / July 14

Shaquille O’Neal Reacts To Bleacher Report Ranking Kobe Bryant 11th Best Player In NBA History

Bleacher Report ranked Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as the 11th-best player in NBA history. Shaquille O’Neal, who won three championships with Bryant on the Lakers, wasn’t happy with Bleacher Report. Bryant, who tragically passed away in 2020, won one MVP, five championships and two Finals MVPs with the Lakers.

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Lakers Legend Responds To Controversial Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant Ranking

The NBA is filled with debates about who the better player is between any given pair, and while the most common comparison is between Michael Jordan and LeBron James for the greatest of all time, there are plenty more conversations to be had.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 14

Bleacher Report Ranks Kobe Bryant As 11th Greatest Player Of All Time; Stephen Curry In Top 10

Bleacher Report has released its updated list of the Top 100 NBA Players of All Time, and while the usual suspects like Michael Jordan and LeBron James

NBA News / The SportsRush / July 13

Despite Undeniable Success, Teenage Kobe Bryant Shocked Sonny Vaccaro By Apologizing Profusely

Legendary sports executive Sonny Vaccaro crafted many bountiful relationships throughout his career, but He is most notably known for signing Michael Jordan to a deal with Nike.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / July 13

The Nike Kobe 6 'Total Orange' Drops July 18 for WNBA All-Star Game

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant left an indelible mark on the NBA, but his post-playing career focused on elevating the women's game. Bryant sitting courtside in an orange WNBA hoodie even inspired a new colorway of his most popular Nike basketball shoe.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA Analysis Network / July 12

Mark Cuban issues careful Kobe Bryant plea to Mavericks fans over Cooper Flagg, ‘I don’t want to curse him’

After a chaotic few months within the Dallas Mavericks organization, the team now has some peace with Cooper Flagg. Selecting him with the number one overall pick was easy, but former owner Mark Cuban wants everyone to temper their expectations.

Boston Celtics News / The SportsRush / July 12

Scottie Pippen Inexplicably Seems To Reminisce Over Kobe Bryant’s Battles Against Paul Pierce’s ‘Big 4’ Celtics

Scottie Pippen’s social media feed can often feel like a stream of spontaneous memories. And once again, he’s added another cryptic post to his timeline.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 11

Grant Hill Compares Himself To Michael Jordan And Kobe Bryant: 'Those Guys Were Assassins'

Grant Hill was a seven-time All-Star who played from 1994 to 2013 in the NBA, which means he faced Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in the peak of their

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 11

Michael Jordan Picked Kevin Durant Over LeBron James And Kobe Bryant In Resurfaced Video

Kevin Durant recently took a hilarious jab at Michael Jordan while praising LeBron James' longevity. Following his comments, fans were not very pleased on social media and called him out.

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Dodgers Giving Away Kobe Bryant Bobblehead On Aug. 8

Kobe Bryant is one of the most influential and beloved superstars the city of Los Angeles has ever seen as his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers spanned generations of basketball fans.

NBA News / The SportsRush / July 10

'Those Guys Were Assassins': Grant Hill Compares His On-Court Demeanor to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan are a rare breed of NBA talent, but not just due to their on-court abilities. The aspect of their game that separates them from the rest is their mindset.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 10

Dodgers Giveaways For 2025: Kobe Bryant Bobblehead Unveiled

When the 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers giveaways schedule was unveiled, it included 21 planned bobblehead games at Dodger Stadium, with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant among those in the group.

NBA News / The SportsRush / July 10

Gilbert Arenas Confident He Could Have Won 2 Championships Alongside Tim Duncan Amid Tracy McGrady’s Kobe Bryant Stand

In the ongoing debate about ring culture and whether championships should define a player’s legacy, Gilbert Arenas has weighed in on his own chances of winning an NBA title.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Former Lakers Guard Recalls Hilarious Kobe Bryant Practice Tantrums

Late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was infamously a maniac when it came to his regimented approach to game preparation. His methodology paid off mightily.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / July 7

Ex-Lottery Pick Details Kobe Bryant's Game 7 No-Shot Ploy In 2006 NBA Playoffs

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was close to adding to his legendary legacy. In the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, the Lakers led the top-seeded Phoenix Suns 3-1 in the best-of-7 series.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / July 2

Ex-Teammate Defends Kobe Bryant Amid Shocking Round Of Criticism

The late Kobe Bryant is no longer here to defend himself. So former NBA player Matt Barnes is making a point to stick up for his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate.

San Antonio Spurs News / Fadeaway World / July 2

Kobe Bryant Learned French Just To Trash Talk Spurs Legend Tony Parker: 'I'm Not Gonna Say It, It's Crazy Stuff'

Kobe Bryant's mamba mentality of doing whatever it takes to win has made him a legend in the NBA. Even after the Lakers legend's unfortunate demise in 2020, NBA players still recall stories of how competitive Bryant was and how he strived for perfection.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Tracy McGrady Makes Honest Kobe Bryant Admission Amid NBA Ring Controversy

Tracy McGrady was one of the greatest scorers of his generation and had a bit of a rivalry with Kobe Bryant in the 2000s. Bryant would gain the upper hand in it, as he ended up winning five titles while McGrady failed to win even one.

Kobe Bryant News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21