http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/4392 Recent articles about Kobe Bryant en-us I've had a couple Ball Don't Lie readers email today to ask why Lakers star Kobe Bryant(notes) was wearing bright red shoelaces with his white and purple sneakers against the Hornets on Tuesday?Being the Internet sleuth that I am (please stop laughing), I did some extensive research (checked my RSS reader) and came across this lil' nugget of information at The Orange County Register. Kevin Ding explains that the red laces look was a nice gesture by Bryant in support of World AIDS... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:00:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kobes_red_shoelaces/1669171 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kobes_red_shoelaces/1669171 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kobes_red_shoelaces/1669171 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/b/1b409b6b657f711a327f0eb29becc5c93f70687b/small/Lakers2.jpg According to a poll of players and coaches, Kobe Bryant has the highest basketball IQ. Here's the top 5:1. Kobe Bryant2. Jason Kidd3. Steve Nash4. Chris Paul5. LeBron JamesCarmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Deron Williams also received votes.Am I surprised Kobe was voted #1? No, because there's a lot of hero worship from the younger players. I've always chalked up Kobe's greatness to natural ability. Yes, I understand he's a scholar of the game, but to me, he's the type... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:30:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/And_the_player_with_the_highest_basketball_IQ_is/1668685 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/And_the_player_with_the_highest_basketball_IQ_is/1668685 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/And_the_player_with_the_highest_basketball_IQ_is/1668685 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/5/d557c1023610a997157314256fbfb5b82dcd15c9/small/Picture_5.png Andrew Bynum scored 21 points, Kobe Bryant added 18 on a light night of work and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 Tuesday for their seventh straight victory. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:00:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Lakers_move_to_top_of_West_with_7th_straight_win/1665459 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Lakers_move_to_top_of_West_with_7th_straight_win/1665459 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Lakers_move_to_top_of_West_with_7th_straight_win/1665459 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/3/f3fb50cd1c27f37142f2a867b19609cbeec7a7e1/small/84801254.jpg Ventre: Perhaps the most intriguing early-season storyline in the NBA is that Kobe Bryant and the defending champion Lakers look as focused as ever in their effort for a repeat performance. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:39:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Ventre_Lakers_not_sagging_under_weight_of_their_bling/1664114 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Ventre_Lakers_not_sagging_under_weight_of_their_bling/1664114 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Ventre_Lakers_not_sagging_under_weight_of_their_bling/1664114 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/4/b4fe6db3d8f67ee2ba864f92a5e48af8c159ca1b/small/Lakers_celebrate_15th_72a9.jpg The Oklahoman recently conducted an interesting, albeit basic poll among players and coaches to determine who has the highest basketball IQ in the NBA.Alanis Morrisette-ironically, the player who garnered the most votes was a gentleman (and basketball scholar) who never attended college or university. Stay in school, ki— bah, forget it.The results were as follows:1. Kobe Bryant(notes), Lakers2. Jason Kidd(notes), Mavericks3. Steve Nash(notes), Suns4. Chris Paul(notes), Hornets5. LeBron ... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:35:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kobe_Bryant_has_highest_basketball_IQ_poll_says/1661036 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kobe_Bryant_has_highest_basketball_IQ_poll_says/1661036 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Kobe_Bryant_has_highest_basketball_IQ_poll_says/1661036 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/5/d557c1023610a997157314256fbfb5b82dcd15c9/small/Picture_5.png Weekend Wonder: Kobe Bryant averaged 25 points, 3 threes, 7 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 3.5 steals and 0.5 blocks in two games this weekend. He shot 51 percent (19-37) from the field and 75 percent (6-8) from the line during this span. The Lakers are healthy and blowing out opponents on a regular basis, but Kobe [...] Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:40:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Daily_Fantasy_Diagnosis_1130_Weekend_Wrap_Up/1654131 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Daily_Fantasy_Diagnosis_1130_Weekend_Wrap_Up/1654131 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Daily_Fantasy_Diagnosis_1130_Weekend_Wrap_Up/1654131 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/e/3e88b708377f2192b8c8040d1ef9231e7e11fb20/small/jodan-kobe-fusion73358299.jpg LOS ANGELES(AP) The New Jersey Nets matched the worst start to an NBA season with their 17th straight loss Sunday night, with Kobe Bryant scoring 30 points in the Los Angeles Lakers ' 106-87 victory. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:06:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nets_fall_to_0_17_tie_record/1652413 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nets_fall_to_0_17_tie_record/1652413 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nets_fall_to_0_17_tie_record/1652413 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/c/4ce61b0cccc2878aacbf69f7109bff40350a3d84/small/17th_Annual_ESPY_55a4.jpg The New Jersey Nets matched the worst start to an NBA season with their 17th straight loss Sunday night, with Kobe Bryant scoring 30 points in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 106-87 victory. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:59:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nets_0_17_fall_to_Lakers_match_worst_start/1652260 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nets_0_17_fall_to_Lakers_match_worst_start/1652260 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nets_0_17_fall_to_Lakers_match_worst_start/1652260 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/b/8bbf0a8c4ebe687434c45e063631bf1de7305234/small/Shaq.jpg The New Jersey Nets matched the worst start to an NBA season with their 17th straight loss Sunday night, with Kobe Bryant scoring 30 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-87 victory. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:53:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Tie_futility_mark/1652313 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Tie_futility_mark/1652313 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Tie_futility_mark/1652313 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/1/d1a3074ed7d547e8aa33bee0d309767d82cf88a9/small/kfccolonels.jpg The New Jersey Nets matched the worst start to an NBA season with their 17th straight loss Sunday night, with Kobe Bryant scoring 30 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 106-87 victory. Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:53:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nets_sink_to_record_0_17_after_firing_Frank/1655721 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nets_sink_to_record_0_17_after_firing_Frank/1655721 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nets_sink_to_record_0_17_after_firing_Frank/1655721 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/1/d1a3074ed7d547e8aa33bee0d309767d82cf88a9/small/kfccolonels.jpg Kobe Bryant has had more than his fair share of ridiculous shot attempts in his career. But he trumped himself last night when the Lakers took on the Thunder. In the first quarter, Kobe was forced towards the baseline before he threw up a prayer from [...] Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:52:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/VIDEO_KOBE_BRYANT_BEHIND_BACKBOARD_CIRCUS_SHOT/1616353 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/VIDEO_KOBE_BRYANT_BEHIND_BACKBOARD_CIRCUS_SHOT/1616353 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/VIDEO_KOBE_BRYANT_BEHIND_BACKBOARD_CIRCUS_SHOT/1616353 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/3/4339837f30fe17ea18b05cb9f760d95bdf91bb34/small/la_lakers_media_d85e.jpg Fist bumps and cake to Navjot Productions for splicin' together what we were all thinking: Kobe Bryant's(notes) hanging, two-handed, over-the-head scoop shot against the Pistons was so Michael Jordan-esque it hurts."It was a lucky shot," Bryant said afterward with a shrug of his shoulders. "I just flicked it up and it went in." Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:05:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Video_Kobes_hangin_two_handed_over_the_head_scoop_shot/1587265 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Video_Kobes_hangin_two_handed_over_the_head_scoop_shot/1587265 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Video_Kobes_hangin_two_handed_over_the_head_scoop_shot/1587265 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/c/4ce61b0cccc2878aacbf69f7109bff40350a3d84/small/17th_Annual_ESPY_55a4.jpg They shoot only 39.5% and get blown out by Dallas. Kobe Bryant scores 20 points, but makes only six of 19 shots. They shoot only 39.5% and get blown out by Dallas. Kobe Bryant scores 20 points, but makes only six of 19 shots. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:21:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Lakers_are_humbled_at_home_by_the_Mavericks/1470112 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Lakers_are_humbled_at_home_by_the_Mavericks/1470112 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Lakers_are_humbled_at_home_by_the_Mavericks/1470112 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/b/1b409b6b657f711a327f0eb29becc5c93f70687b/small/Lakers2.jpg