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NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 9
Nick Young Ranks Michael Jordan 3rd On His GOAT List Behind LeBron James And Kobe Bryant
Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is still generally regarded as the greatest player of all time, but former NBA guard Nick Young has him down at third. Young appeared on the latest episode of the Club Shay Shay podcast, where host Shannon Sharpe asked him who is the greatest ever between Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant.
Kobe Bryant News / Fadeaway World / October 8
Kobe Bryant Once Made Lakers Teammates Take Off His Shoes Mid-Game Because They Didn’t Deserve To Wear Them
The late Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest players of all time, and while it was an honor to be his teammate, you also needed to have thick skin to play with him.
Nick Young explains why LeBron James and Kobe Bryant are ahead of Michael Jordan in the GOAT debate
Nick Young had the chance to play with Kobe Bryant and against LeBron James, and considers both of them better players than Michael Jordan. Young was on the Lakers during Bryant’s final years in the NBA.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7
Spurs’ Dylan Harper really feeling himself with answer to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant question
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper is entering his second year in the NBA. He had a really impressive run last season that earned him his first NBA All-Rookie First Team nod.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
San Antonio Spurs News / HITC / October 7
Dylan Harper agrees he could be Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant but ‘with a lot more championships’
When asked about what the ceiling is for his NBA career, Dylan Harper didn’t shy away from agreeing that he thinks he can be one of the most successful players ever.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 5
Sandro Mamukelashvili is excited to be a Laker after growing up a Kobe Bryant fan 
One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most intriguing offseason pickups was Sandro Mamukelashvili. Once struggling to find his NBA footing through four seasons after stints on the San Antonio Spurs and Milwaukee Bucks, he broke out in 2025-26 as a key reserve for the Toronto Raptors.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 4
Sandro Mamukelashvili Grew Up Watching Lakers & Kobe Bryant
Playing on a big stage is not for everyone, especially for a team like the Los Angeles Lakers, and there are nine new players this season looking to make a name for themselves.
Miami Heat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
Bam Adebayo ‘doesn’t give a f**k’ what crazy Kobe Bryant fans think about his 83-point game
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo made history last season by scoring 83 points against the Washington Wizards. The feat was the second-highest-scoring game in NBA history, surpassing Kobe’s 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in January 2006.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 1
Kobe Bryant’s Ex-Teammate Returns to Lakers in Major Broadcasting Role
It was Wednesday night, June 28, 2006, when the Los Angeles Lakers picked Jordan Farmar with the No. 26 overall pick in the NBA Draft. As expected, Farmar’s phone rang all night as family, relatives, and friends congratulated the youngster just out of UCLA on making it to the pros.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 30
Nets' Julius Randle Shares Heartfelt Experiences Learning from Kobe Bryant
Julius Randle is coming into his first season with the Brooklyn Nets with high expectations, hoping to shock the world. Randle isn't new to rebuilding situations, having gotten quite acquainted with that process early on in his career with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Golden State Warriors News / HITC / September 26
Steph Curry could join Kobe Bryant and two others on a unique NBA list after $116 million extension
Steph Curry signed a two-year $116 million extension with the Golden State Warriors days after confirming that he wanted to retire with the franchise. There was a little bit of chatter around Curry’s extension since he made those comments, but it was always clear that the four-time NBA champion was going to stay in the Bay Area.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Athlon Sports / September 26
Record-Setting $6.5 Million Kobe Bryant-LeBron James Autograph Is an NBA Fan's Dream
Put two NBA legends together and you’ll get a $6.5 million card. That’s the sale price for a 2007 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autograph card featuring LeBron James and the late Kobe Bryant.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 24
Kwame Brown Details How He Urinated Blood For 6 Weeks After Kobe Bryant Pushed Him To Play Through Injuries
Kwame Brown says playing through serious injuries during his final stint with the Los Angeles Lakers had some very shocking and frightening consequences, as he revealed he was urinating blood for approximately six weeks while attempting to remain on the court at Kobe Bryant’s urging.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Kicks on SI / September 24
The Nike Kobe 10 Protro Takes '5 AM Flight'
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant powered through a lot of serious injuries late in his career. None were more challenging than the extensive rehab process after his torn Achilles tendon in 2013.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / September 24
Lawrence Tanter’s iconic Kobe Bryant tribute for LA Lakers resurfaces after his demise
The Los Angeles Lakers faithful remember the heartfelt tribute announcer Lawrence Tanter gave Kobe Bryant after his passing. The news of long-serving PA announcer Lawrence Tanter’s demise has really affected Lakers fans.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 24
Lakers Announce Passing of Legendary PA Announcer Lawrence Tanter
Few people have been as consistently connected to the Los Angeles Lakers experience over the past four decades as legendary public address announcer Lawrence Tanter.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 22
Bonzi Wells Believes Kobe Bryant Deserves More ‘GOAT’ Consideration
One of the most popular debates among NBA fans is who is the greatest player of all time with Michael Jordan and LeBron James often being the two names mentioned most.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / September 20
Kobe Bryant MVP: Was He Really Robbed Of 3 Awards? The Shocking Case
Kobe Bryant MVP history remains surprising because he finished his NBA career with just one regular-season MVP award despite producing several MVP-level seasons.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / September 20
Allen Iverson Includes Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal In All-Time Starting Five
Any time a current or former NBA player lists out their greatest players or an all-time starting five, it is bound to cause plenty of debate amongst basketball fans.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / September 19
Smiling Thief Snags $17,400 Worth of Kobe Bryant Cards in Brooklyn
A grinning package thief walked out of a Brooklyn lobby Monday with three collector cards worth about $17,400. Police said the haul included rare basketball cards of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16
Matt Barnes opens up about viral flinch moment with Kobe Bryant
March 7, 2010, will be a memorable date for former NBA player Matt Barnes. That was the day when Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant didn’t flinch when Barnes faked throwing the ball at his face in a video that will be viral for a long time.
Miami Heat News / Scoop B / September 9
The ’96 Class at MSG: Inside Kobe Bryant’s Fearless Clash with Michael Jordan
The 1998 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden remains etched in basketball lore as the iconic, ceremonial passing of the torch from Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 4
Tim Thomas Recalls Kobe Bryant Taking Care Of Him During California Wildfire Incident
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was the top player in his high school class back in 1996. Another one of the top players in that class that Bryant was very close with was Tim Thomas, who would go on to have a 13-year NBA career himself.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 19
Nike Is Releasing Kobe Bryant’s Unfinished $410 Sneaker — ‘We’re Seeing It Through’
Nike has announced it is finishing up the design of the Nike Kobe NXT Prototype. It’s the basketball shoe Kobe Bryant was working on with Nike before his untimely death in 2020, and Nike says they’re now ready to complete the project, with a planned release date targeted for 2027.
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