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'I Was Living With Him': Tracy McGrady Reveals How Adidas Helped Him Get Close to Kobe Bryant

Tracy McGrady has found himself under immense scrutiny for his comments comparing himself to the late Kobe Bryant. McGrady believes that if Bryant and he swapped positions in their NBA careers, he would have had more success.

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Magic Legend Tracy McGrady Wrongly Falls In All-Time Rankings

There are only a few players in NBA history comparable to Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant when it comes to pure scoring ability and Tracy McGrady belongs in that conversation.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / July 18

Scottie Pippen speaks about mentoring Kobe Bryant

Most people know Kobe Bryant would often reach out to Michael Jordan and pick his brain. Jordan wasn’t the only player Kobe did this to. In fact, MJ’s running mate, Scottie Pippen, also used to receive calls from The Black Mamba.

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How many of the players to finish the NBA season with the most made field goals-per-game since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 18

Kobe Bryant's Sister Selects Top 2 Greatest Players Of All Time; Makes Bold Statement As Her Brother Gets Disrespected

Kobe Bryant has gone down as one of the greatest players in NBA history, but there is much debate on where exactly he should rank in the all-time list.

Golden State Warriors News / Fadeaway World / July 17

Proving That Kobe Bryant Ranks Above Stephen Curry, Larry Bird, And Shaquille O'Neal On All-Time List

When Bleacher Report recently slotted Kobe Bryant at only No. 11 on their all-time NBA rankings, behind Stephen Curry, Larry Bird, and even Shaquille O'Neal, it ignited a firestorm.

NBA News / The SportsRush / July 16

'Was Just 8 Years Old': Former NBA Player Reasons Picking Kobe Bryant as His GOAT Over Michael Jordan

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion when it comes to the NBA’s GOAT debate. The two central figures at the forefront of these conversations are typically Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / July 16

Rachel Nichols Sounds Off About Latest Kobe Bryant Slight

NBA great Kobe Bryant has taken his share of criticism the past few weeks. From Dwyane Wade saying Pau Gasol should have won Finals MVP in 2010 to Jeff Teague questioning his defense, Bryant has been in the news for the wrong reasons.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 16

Tracy McGrady Clarifies Comments On ‘Replacing’ Kobe Bryant

There have been many topics of discussion around NBA circles this offseason and one that was started by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was the prevalence of ring culture in debates.

Golden State Warriors News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / July 16

3x NBA All-Star Reacts to Controversial Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant Ranking

The NBA is full of all-time greats, and even though eras are completely different, players from the start of the league in the 1950s and 60s are compared to players in today's game.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 15

Shaquille O'Neal Defends Kobe Bryant After Shocking Disrespect

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal defended his former teammate and friend Kobe Bryant after getting ranked outside of the top 10 in Bleacher Report's Top 100 plays of all time.

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / July 15

Adidas Drops Kobe Bryant's 2002 NBA All-Star Game Sneakers

Long before Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant adopted the "Black Mamba" nickname and built a sneaker empire with Nike, the seeds for his alter ego were planted during his adidas tenure.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 15

Shaquille O’Neal Defends Kobe Bryant After Being Ranked 11th-Best NBA Player Ever

Ranking the top NBA players of all-time is a very difficult task. No matter how someone’s list turns out, there will be plenty of debate over where certain players are slotted.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / July 15

Comparing Kobe Bryant’s Last 8 Seasons With Lakers To LeBron James’ Run With Purple And Gold

Since arriving in L.A. in 2018, LeBron James has been the engine of a Lakers revival. He brought home the franchise’s 17th championship in the pandemic-shortened

NBA News / The SportsRush / July 15

'WTF Is Wrong With Y’all': Klay Thompson Speaks Out Against Kobe Bryant Disrespect

Bleacher Report has dropped its list of the top 100 NBA players of all-time, and naturally, everyone is acting completely reasonable about it. Juuuust kidding, basketball fans are ready to go to war over it in order to defend the honor of their favorite hooper.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / July 15

Klay Thompson Won't Tolerate This Kobe Bryant Disrespect

Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson won't stand for any disrespect towards NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Thompson made that abundantly clear after Bleacher Report released its latest ranking of the 100 greatest players in NBA history.

NBA News / The SportsRush / July 15

'Bums Are Talking': Kobe Bryant Is Being Unfairly Criticized, Says Olden Polynice

There’s been a steady, and frankly embarrassing, wave of revisionist takes on Kobe Bryant’s legacy lately. What started as subtle jabs has now turned into a full-blown smear campaign, with platforms like Bleacher Report placing him outside the top 10 on their recent All-Time list.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / July 15

'Kobe at 11 is Criminal' – Los Angeles Lakers Legend Reacts to a Top-10 Player Ranking List

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Shaquille O’Neal reacted to a top 10 player ranking posted on X on Sunday. In the modern league, countless player ranking lists keep most fans debating.

NBA News / FirstSportz / July 14

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.

Los Angeles Lakers 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.

NBA News / Golden State Warriors on SI / July 14

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

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.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / July 11

Kobe Bryant's Greatness Once Again Questioned By Newer Generation

Kobe Bryant is generally regarded as the second-best shooting guard in NBA history behind Michael Jordan. Both could impact the game at the offensive and defensive end but have questioned their ability as two-way players.