Bryant stepped off the court in a Lakers jersey for the final time the following year. He scored 60 points in his finale and finished his career with 33,643 points. He ranks fourth all-time in scoring, behind LeBron James (41,396), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387) and Karl Malone (36,928).
When it comes to basketball legends, Kobe Bryant's name sparks immediate reverence. Known for his relentless drive and iconic "Mamba Mentality," Kobe didn't just play basketball-he
Many WNBA players believe Kobe Bryant would be pleased with the overall progress of women’s sports, which have skyrocketed in popularity and reach in recent years.
Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Kobe ... in 1962. Bryant also scored 65 points in a single game against the Portland Trail Blazers ...
Portland beats Milwaukee 125-112 with Avdija’s season-high 30 points, taking down Lillard’s Bucks in their second matchup since the trade.
Damian Lillard got a warm welcome when the Milwaukee Bucks visited the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
Deni Avdija had a season-high 30 points and the Portland Trail Blazers bested former teammate Damian Lillard with a 125-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night
The Slam Dunk Contest used to have huge names in the NBA competing to showcase their elite athleticism. Whether it’s Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, or Kobe Bryant,
HOUSTON — "That was my first game-winner! I feel like Kobe," said 21-year-old Amen Thompson in a quote circulating among Houston sports fans. During Monday night's game against the Celtics, Thompson scored a career-high 33 points on 13-of-19 shooting. The game itself had a playoff atmosphere for several reasons.
Andre Iguodala was NBA Finals MVP in 2015 and becomes the 7th player in team history to have his jersey retired.
Kobe also won an Academy Award for “Dear Basketball,” an animated short film, in 2018. And don’t forget how he influenced the stars of the mid-to-late aughts, setting a standard and an attitude with the Redeem Team in the 2008 Olympics. He made sure they won the gold medal then and again in 2012.