‘Unfathomable loss.’ How the Mavericks processed Kobe’s death, which makes basketball feel small
5 years, 1 month ago

‘Unfathomable loss.’ How the Mavericks processed Kobe’s death, which makes basketball feel small

New York Times  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Mavericks players found out shortly after arriving back at the team hotel from Sunday practice. Jalen Brunson wrote out, “There’s no way man.” Many more Mavericks – players, coaches and other staffers – acknowledged that they scrolled Twitter for hours on Sunday. “You’re talking about a guy that was a cultural icon, one of the greatest athletes to play in any sport and a guy over a two-year period pushed everybody to a higher level.” That’s why Mark Cuban, in a statement released by the Mavericks Sunday evening, announced his team would retire Bryant’s number. “Kobe’s legacy transcends basketball, and our organization has decided that the number 24 will never again be worn by a Dallas Maverick,” the statement said in part. “I was excited, and after the game I said it was just something special when Kobe knows your name.” Courtney Lee faced off against Bryant in the 2009 NBA Finals his rookie season.

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Luka Dončić takes revenge against his former team as Lakers defeat Mavericks
1 month ago

Luka Dončić takes revenge against his former team as Lakers defeat Mavericks

CNN  

CNN — Los Angeles is no stranger to glitz, glamor and massive sporting events, and Tuesday night was no exception as the Dallas Mavericks came to the City of Angels to face off against Luka Dončić and the Lakers. It had only been three weeks since Dončić joined the Lakers from the Mavericks in a trade that sent shockwaves through …

Luka Doncic breaks silence following trade from Dallas Mavericks: ‘I wanted so badly to bring you a championship’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luka Doncic breaks silence following trade from Dallas Mavericks: ‘I wanted so badly to bring you a championship’

CNN  

CNN — In his first comments since being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier Sunday, NBA superstar Luka Doncic penned a thank you letter to the Dallas Mavericks, their fans and the city of Dallas. For a young kid from Slovenia coming to the U.S. for the first time, you made North Texas feel like home.” In one of …

Video shows rarely seen side of Kobe Bryant, sparks special memories of those who knew him
2 months ago

Video shows rarely seen side of Kobe Bryant, sparks special memories of those who knew him

LA Times  

The heartwarming video was shot seven years ago but has been making the rounds again lately. Philadelphia Inquirer sports columnist Mike Sielski, author of the 2022 book “The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality,” said that brief video captures the essence of Bryant, who made the jump directly from Lower Merion High School in the Philadelphia suburbs to …

Luka Dončić ‘doing fine’ after Mavericks star’s home burglarized, coach Jason Kidd says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić ‘doing fine’ after Mavericks star’s home burglarized, coach Jason Kidd says

New York Times  

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Luka Dončić is “doing fine” after the 25-year-old star’s home was burglarized Friday in what was the latest occurrence in a string of break-ins into professional athletes’ homes in the past few months. I talked to him today.” No one was home at the time of the break-in and an investigation into the incident …

Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, dies at 69
8 months, 1 week ago

Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, dies at 69

LA Times  

Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, right, has a laugh with his father, Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, prior to participating in a pickup basketball game at Loyola Marymount on July 5, 2007. “Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant was a local basketball icon, whose legacy on the court transcended his journey across Bartram High School, La Salle University, and his first four NBA seasons with the 76ers …

NBA at 75: From MJ to LBJ, Jamison saw ‘greatness’ in 2000s
3 years ago

NBA at 75: From MJ to LBJ, Jamison saw ‘greatness’ in 2000s

Associated Press  

When I think about the guys I played against, and I played with, you can’t go wrong with saying the 2000s was probably the best generation of basketball players you could ever come across. Michael is a guy we looked up to: He’s on everybody’s Mount Rushmore; he’s the best player to ever play the game of basketball. And we …

Kobe Bryant tributes: Stars reflect on the loss of the basketball great two years after he died
3 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant tributes: Stars reflect on the loss of the basketball great two years after he died

Daily Mail  

The two year anniversary of the death of Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant fell on Wednesday. Tributes: Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, and Jennifer Garner took to social media to share tributes for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi on the two year anniversary of their death West uploaded one of his personal favorite photos of himself and longtime friend …

Kobe Bryant moments: 8 indelible memories from Times staff
3 years, 10 months ago

Kobe Bryant moments: 8 indelible memories from Times staff

LA Times  

Reporters and photographers from the Los Angeles Times, most of who covered Kobe Braynt’s career for many years, share their memories about the Lakers legend on the eve of his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. It wasn’t the time when I arrived at Staples Center six hours before a playoff game to see Kobe shooting free …

Kobe Bryant inspired players around the world, one sleepless night at a time
3 years, 10 months ago

Kobe Bryant inspired players around the world, one sleepless night at a time

LA Times  

Before he reached NBA stardom, Joel Embiid lay awake in Cameroon, a teenager waiting for his household to fall asleep. I mean, I would say that I’m probably here because of him.” 76ers star Joel Embiid says he studied Kobe Bryant’s moves to incorporate into his game when he was a youth in Cameroon. “I used to watch a lot …

One year after Kobe Bryant’s death, the Lakers continue to honor his memory
4 years, 2 months ago

One year after Kobe Bryant’s death, the Lakers continue to honor his memory

LA Times  

Lakers teammates Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Quin Cook, and LeBron James honor Kobe Bryant by wearing his jersey during a pregame ceremony at Staples Center on Jan. 31, 2020. “But legends never die and he’s exactly that.... It’s all about representing that.” One year since Bryant’s death, the Lakers still celebrate his life. “You could definitely feel Bean’s presence from the start,” …

Remembering Kobe: Former Lakers teammates on his greatness
4 years, 2 months ago

Remembering Kobe: Former Lakers teammates on his greatness

LA Times  

Four former Lakers teammates — Robert Horry, Rick Fox, Brian Shaw and Devean George — shared their thoughts about playing with Kobe Bryant. Even on those days where he was hurt and couldn’t practice at full speed, he would at least get there early and practice and work on some parts of his game. I think he’s one of the …

The final hours of Kobe Bryant’s life: An oral history
4 years, 2 months ago

The final hours of Kobe Bryant’s life: An oral history

LA Times  

A year ago, Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others boarded a Sikorsky S-76B helicopter at John Wayne Airport in Orange County. 9:06 a.m. Webb texts: “Wheels up.” 9:33 a.m. Kobe Bryant’s driver texts the group from Camarillo Airport: “Just started raining lightly here.” 9:44 a.m. Zobayan by radio to air traffic control: “And SoCal, for helicopter two …

How the Lakers went from LeBron’s milestone to handling Kobe’s death
4 years, 2 months ago

How the Lakers went from LeBron’s milestone to handling Kobe’s death

LA Times  

Everyone just wanted to go home. “I definitely don’t want to live out that day again,” LeBron James said nearly one year later. Those hours the Lakers wish they could forget but can’t erased what could’ve been a celebration, a five-game trip where James reached another milestone by passing Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, a monumental achievement while …

Kobe Bryant’s NBA career got off to a lackluster start 24 years ago today
4 years, 4 months ago

Kobe Bryant’s NBA career got off to a lackluster start 24 years ago today

LA Times  

When Kobe Bryant made his Lakers debut on Nov. 3, 1996, he was already a big deal. “It’s one of those things,” coach Del Harris said after the Lakers’ 91-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. “He’s just as likely to have a big game next time.” Bryant did score his first point the next time out, making one of two …

Kobe Bryant's spirit present in Lakers' 17th NBA championship
4 years, 5 months ago

Kobe Bryant's spirit present in Lakers' 17th NBA championship

LA Times  

A fan walks under a mural of the late Kobe Bryant on Hill Street in downtown L.A. in August. 22 / 43 Fans gather near a makeshift memorial for Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center after learning of the Lakers legend’s death Sunday. 30 / 43 Fans gather near a makeshift memorial for Kobe Bryant outside Staples Center after learning of …

Lakers hope to exhibit Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality in Game 4 against Portland
4 years, 7 months ago

Lakers hope to exhibit Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Mentality in Game 4 against Portland

LA Times  

Sunday was Kobe Bryant’s birthday and he would have been 42, but he died on Jan. 26 in a helicopter crash along with daughter Gianna and seven others, leaving a giant hole in Lakers nation that the 2019-20 team has been reflecting on and carrying with them in the Western Conference playoffs. “We’re all still very sad about his loss …

Luka Doncic in, Kristaps Porzingis out for Mavericks vs. Clippers in Game 4
4 years, 7 months ago

Luka Doncic in, Kristaps Porzingis out for Mavericks vs. Clippers in Game 4

LA Times  

Dallas gained one superstar but lost another in its starting lineup Sunday before tipping off against the Clippers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Luka Doncic, who injured his left ankle in the Clippers’ Game 3 victory Friday that gave Los Angeles a 2-1 series lead, remained with the starters. Porzingis experienced soreness in the knee after Game …

As NBA restarts after four-month hiatus, teams, players and coaches grapple with unfamiliar situations in the bubble
4 years, 7 months ago

As NBA restarts after four-month hiatus, teams, players and coaches grapple with unfamiliar situations in the bubble

Firstpost  

When the NBA restarts in the Orlando bubble, it is likely to drag everyone out of their comfort zones in more ways than one. Around the same time, Houston Rockets’ Bruno Caboclo violated the two-day mandatory quarantine rule, which necessitates that any player arriving in the bubble for the first time stay confined to his hotel room for the first …

Kobe Bryant's sincerity earned Michael Jordan's respect
4 years, 10 months ago

Kobe Bryant's sincerity earned Michael Jordan's respect

LA Times  

Michael Jordan ridiculed Kobe Bryant during the early part of the Lakers star’s budding career. “He don’t let the game come to him … he just go out there and take it,” said Jordan, who then imitated Bryant by saying with an expletive, ‘I’m gonna make this. happen, I’m going to make this a one-on-one game.’” Sports Markazi: ‘Last Dance’: …

Kobe Bryant memorial: 'A piece of me died. Please rest in peace, little brother,' says a tearful Michael Jordan in poignant tribute
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant memorial: 'A piece of me died. Please rest in peace, little brother,' says a tearful Michael Jordan in poignant tribute

Firstpost  

Jordan broke into tears during a moving speech about his largely unpublicised friendship with Bryant, who died along with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others in a helicopter crash Los Angeles: Michael Jordan says he didn’t see Kobe Bryant as his rival for the mythical honor of being recognized as the best basketball player ever. “He wanted to be …

Michael Jordan’s poignant Kobe tribute: ‘A piece of me died’
5 years, 1 month ago

Michael Jordan’s poignant Kobe tribute: ‘A piece of me died’

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jordan says he didn’t see Kobe Bryant as his rival for the mythical honor of being recognized as the best basketball player ever. “He wanted to be the best basketball player that he could be,” Jordan said Monday at Bryant’s public memorial service at Staples Center. “And as I got to know him, I wanted to …

Michael Jordan: 'When Kobe Bryant Died, A Piece Of Me Died'
5 years, 1 month ago

Michael Jordan: 'When Kobe Bryant Died, A Piece Of Me Died'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Tears streamed down NBA legend Michael Jordan’s face as he eulogized Kobe Bryant at the memorial service for the five-time NBA champ and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Bryant, on Monday. “Everyone wanted to talk comparisons about he and I. I just wanted to talk Kobe.” The retired Chicago Bull reminisced about how Bryant, who was among nine …

Kobe Bryant's former agent talks about final text messages with basketball player: 'Kobe's last human act was heroic'
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant's former agent talks about final text messages with basketball player: 'Kobe's last human act was heroic'

The Independent  

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Los Angeles honours late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna with public memorial
5 years, 1 month ago

Los Angeles honours late NBA legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna with public memorial

Firstpost  

Mourners began gathering Monday in downtown Los Angeles to say farewell to Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the Staples Center, hours before Bryant’s memorial service was scheduled to start. Los Angeles: Mourners began gathering Monday in downtown Los Angeles to say farewell to Kobe and Gianna Bryant at the Staples Center, hours before Bryant’s memorial service was scheduled to start. …

The final game of Kobe Bryant the coach
5 years, 1 month ago

The final game of Kobe Bryant the coach

LA Times  

Members of Team Mamba, the girls’ basketball team Kobe Bryant coached, sit courtside before a pregame ceremony at Staples Center honoring the Lakers legend and the eight others who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26. “He wanted his kids to be challenged,” said James Parker, a friend of Bryant who coaches the girls’ basketball team at …

NBA: LA Lakers returns after Kobe Bryant's death
5 years, 1 month ago

NBA: LA Lakers returns after Kobe Bryant's death

The Hindu  

LeBron James shed tears, Usher sang 'Amazing Grace' and Staples Center fell silent in reverence to Kobe Bryant as the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the floor on Friday. READ | Kobe Bryant dead: LeBron James unveils 'Mamba 4 Life' tattoo James read their names and gave a speech asking for the event to be a "celebration" of Bryant before …

For Lakers to find life after Kobe, LeBron James must lead them as he did Friday
5 years, 1 month ago

For Lakers to find life after Kobe, LeBron James must lead them as he did Friday

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — One voice was needed Friday before the healing process could truly begin. Maybe that’s what he meant when he told his teammates and others in the organization, “God gave me wide shoulders for a reason.” Earlier in the week, James had inspired many in the Lakers organization when he addressed not only his teammates but also owner …

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at game against Portland Trail Blazers
5 years, 1 month ago

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant at game against Portland Trail Blazers

Firstpost  

The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on Friday when the team plays its first game since the NBA great died, although details of what that will entail remain unclear. Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Lakers will pay tribute to Kobe Bryant on Friday when the team plays its first game since the NBA great died, although …

LeBron James offers moving speech about those killed in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash
5 years, 1 month ago

LeBron James offers moving speech about those killed in Kobe Bryant helicopter crash

LA Times  

The following is a transcript of LeBron James’ pregame speech to the crowd at Staples Center on Friday during a night of tributes to Kobe Bryant and the eight other people killed in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26: Before I get started with this speech that I have, I want to acknowledge all the lives that were lost Sunday …

Column: Lakers mourn and celebrate Kobe Bryant’s life on a night of heartbreak and healing
5 years, 1 month ago

Column: Lakers mourn and celebrate Kobe Bryant’s life on a night of heartbreak and healing

LA Times  

The Lakers hold each other close during a performance by Usher on a night the organization honored the life of Kobe Bryant at Staples Center. “There is still an element of shock, for sure.” 1 / 20 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Quinn Cook, and LeBron James close their eyes during a tribute to Kobe Bryant at Staples Center on Jan. 31, 2020. …

Kobe Bryant death will ‘forever change’ the LA Lakers, franchise says
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death will ‘forever change’ the LA Lakers, franchise says

The Independent  

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Luke Walton can’t get away from the memories of Kobe Bryant at Staples Center
5 years, 1 month ago

Luke Walton can’t get away from the memories of Kobe Bryant at Staples Center

LA Times  

Luke Walton’s voice had a little more rattle, a little more whisper in it than normal. “You think you’re doing better and then you pull into Staples Center.” Memories like this are going to hit the Lakers and their family really hard Friday night — it’s impossible that they won’t. Before Staples Center could host its first basketball game since …

TMZ claims 'Kobe's people' said they could break death news after backlash intensifies
5 years, 1 month ago

TMZ claims 'Kobe's people' said they could break death news after backlash intensifies

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant: Shaq O’Neal promises to change his life after friend's death
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant: Shaq O’Neal promises to change his life after friend's death

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant death: Shaquille O'Neal says he hasn't felt pain like he did on hearing about ex-Lakers teammate's fatal accident
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: Shaquille O'Neal says he hasn't felt pain like he did on hearing about ex-Lakers teammate's fatal accident

Firstpost  

Shaquille O’Neal tearfully said on Tuesday he never could have imagined anything like Kobe Bryant’s death, remembering his former teammate as a great player whose kids called him “Uncle Shaq." Los Angeles: Shaquille O’Neal tearfully said on Tuesday he never could have imagined anything like Kobe Bryant’s death, remembering his former teammate as a great player whose kids called him …

Kobe Bryant death: Fingerprint analysis used to identify remains of NBA star after nine bodies recovered
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: Fingerprint analysis used to identify remains of NBA star after nine bodies recovered

The Independent  

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Lamar Odom praises late teammate Kobe Bryant for helping him through his 'darkest moments'
5 years, 1 month ago

Lamar Odom praises late teammate Kobe Bryant for helping him through his 'darkest moments'

Daily Mail  

Lamar Odom praised his former Lakes teammate Kobe Bryant for helping him through his 'darkest moments' as he discussed his tragic death on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain. Heartbroken: Lamar Odom praised his former Lakes teammate Kobe Bryant for helping him through his 'darkest moments' as he discussed his tragic death on Tuesday Lamar - who played with Kobe together for …

Kobe Bryant death: LeBron James says he is 'heartbroken and devastated' in statement
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: LeBron James says he is 'heartbroken and devastated' in statement

The Independent  

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Doncic scores 29, leads Mavericks past Thunder, 107-97
5 years, 1 month ago

Doncic scores 29, leads Mavericks past Thunder, 107-97

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Kobe Bryant’s death fully registered with Luka Doncic in the midst of a game. Doncic had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-97 Monday a night after Bryant, one of the NBA’s all-time greats, was involved in a fatal helicopter crash. It was really hard to explain.” When the …

Kobe Bryant death: LA Lakers thankful for support
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: LA Lakers thankful for support

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Lakers said it is a "very difficult time for all of us" as the NBA franchise expressed its gratitude for the outpouring of support following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant. READ | Tuesday's NBA showdown between city rivals the Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center has been postponed as the world mourns the death …

Australian Open 2020: Kobe Bryant inspired me – Nick Kyrgios
5 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2020: Kobe Bryant inspired me – Nick Kyrgios

The Hindu  

Nick Kyrgios mourned the loss of Kobe Bryant but said the NBA legend's achievements were an inspiration to him during his Australian Open clash with Rafael Nadal. Home hope Kyrgios walked onto the court wearing a Los Angeles Lakers jersey adorned with the number eight Bryant made famous at the start of his two-decade career with the franchise. READ: Taking …

LeBron James seen crying on LAX tarmac over Kobe Bryant's death in video
5 years, 1 month ago

LeBron James seen crying on LAX tarmac over Kobe Bryant's death in video

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant, the legend who redefined basketball
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant, the legend who redefined basketball

Live Mint  

Kobe Bryant, the basketball icon who won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday, leaving a legacy that spanned 20 years in professional sports and a growing second career as an investor. Bryant was among nine people killed when a helicopter slammed into a hillside in Calabasas, California, the Los Angeles county sheriff’s …

Kobe Bryant's relentless drive to achieve perfection moulded his basketball legacy
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant's relentless drive to achieve perfection moulded his basketball legacy

Firstpost  

After Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his farewell NBA game, he was asked if it was a perfect ending to his career. In his farewell game in the NBA, played at the Staples Center in 2016, Kobe Bryant scored 60 points — the fifth-highest scoring game of his career — in a performance that would lead you to believe …

Kobe Bryant: A life and a legacy defined by hard work
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant: A life and a legacy defined by hard work

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant death: ‘Heartbroken’ long-time Lakers fan Jack Nicholson mourns loss of NBA player
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant death: ‘Heartbroken’ long-time Lakers fan Jack Nicholson mourns loss of NBA player

The Independent  

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Kobe Bryant dead: LeBron James pays emotional tribute to LA Lakers legend hours before tragic death
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant dead: LeBron James pays emotional tribute to LA Lakers legend hours before tragic death

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Remembering Black Mamba: How Kobe Bryant became an NBA legend
5 years, 1 month ago

Remembering Black Mamba: How Kobe Bryant became an NBA legend

The Hindu  

Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday aged 41, will be remembered as one of basketball's all-time greats. Five NBA championships, 18 All-Star appearances, All-NBA First Team honours on 11 occasions and nine All-Defensive First Team selections – Bryant's staggering career spanned 20 years and was spent solely with the Lakers. Bryant – the self-styled 'Black Mamba' …

Kobe Bryant dead: Black Mamba's inspirational life left lasting legacy for sporting world
5 years, 1 month ago

Kobe Bryant dead: Black Mamba's inspirational life left lasting legacy for sporting world

Firstpost  

Bryant retired as the Lakers’ franchise leader in points, games played, 3-pointers and steals no small feats on a franchise that has employed many of the greatest players in basketball history. Bryant, the 18-time All-Star who won five NBA championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career all with the Lakers, died …

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