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Kobe Bryant was the NBA’s greatest heel on the court, for the way he ruthlessly ripped the hearts out of his opponents and their fans. But off the court, Bryant understood the power of his celebrity and human connection. On Monday, Facebook user, Kristen O’Connor Hecht, shared a story on how Kobe took time away from his […]
On Tuesday, Los Angeles Lakers players, coaches, and staff got together at their El Segundo, California practice facility for the first time since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others tragically died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, ESPN reported. Sources told ESPN that after players did a light workout, the team shared stories […]
On Tuesday night the Lakers and Clippers were supposed to play a crosstown game. But that contest was postponed to allow the Lakers time to grieve after Kobe Bryant and eight other people died in a Sunday morning helicopter crash. TNT held an hour-long tribute special that combined their regulars (Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith) […]
Following his death on Sunday, Kobe Bryant‘s studio (Granity Studio) has made Dear Basketball, the Oscar-winning short that was written and narrated by Bryant back in 2017, available online for free. Variety adds that the five-minute and 22-second film can be found on dearbasketball.com, as well as on Vimeo. The short, which won an Academy Award […]
$500,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from Allen Iverson after a man took the former NBA player’s backpack, NBC10 reports. The reported theft took place at Sofitel Hotel in Philadelphia on Monday morning. Police are still searching for the suspect. Speaking of jewelry thefts, earlier this month it was reported that YG had over $400,000 in […]
LeBron James took to Instagram to address the news of Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash. “I’m Not Ready but here I go,” LeBron wrote. “Man I sitting here trying to write something for this post but every time I try I begin crying again just thinking about you, niece Gigi and the […]
A Change.org petition requesting that the NBA switch their logo to a Kobe Bryant silhouette, following his death, has racked up 700,000+ signatures and counting. That petition‘s aim simply states: With the untimely and unexpected passing of the great Kobe Bryant please sign this petition in an attempt to immortalize him forever as the […]
Alicia Keys opened the 2020 Grammy Awards by acknowledging the tragic death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash on Sunday. She acknowledged that the event was being held, as she put it, “in the house that Kobe Bryant built,” the Staples Center. She was joined by Boyz II Men for a musical tribute for Bryant. It appears that every Lakers […]
One of greatest players ever to hit the hardwood, Kobe Bryant, died Sunday in a helicopter crash outside Los Angeles. The legendary guard, who starred for the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 seasons, winning five championships for the NBA’s most glamorous franchise, was 41. The 18-time All-Star, 2-time NBA Finals MVP, and 2007-08 NBA MVP—often […]
Whether or not you think LeBron James is the GOAT, it’s impossible to deny that he’s getting awfully close. On Saturday, King James passed Kobe Bryant on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. James went into the night’s matchup against the 76ers needing only 18 points to pass the Lakers legend. After surpassing 33,643 points, James trails […]
