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Phil Jackson on why Kobe ran the Triangle Offense better than Jordan: "He feasted on it and has always been a proponent of it."
When Phil Jackson arrived as the head coach for the Chicago Bulls in 1989, he brought with him a structured vision that would forever change the way basketball was played at the highest level. The ...
“That's not the Mamba mentality”: Kendrick Perkins shreds Jayson Tatum for failing to show killer instinct during Boston Celtics’ struggles
The Boston Celtics are in dire straits, trailing the New York Knicks 0-2 after two home losses in the Eastern Conference ...
Aroon Escobar once was ‘afraid of playing.’ A ‘Mamba Mentality’ helped him become a rising Phillies prospect.
Escobar was afraid of mistakes early in his career. He found inspiration in Kobe Bryant’s book, which helped him learn “if ...
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“Vintage Mamba”: Byron Scott Recalls Kobe’s Farewell Performance
Byron Scott reflected on Kobe Bryant’s unforgettable final game, where the Lakers legend dropped 60 points. As his former ...
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"When Kobe Bryant started looking at me in my eyes, now you respect me as a player" - Dwyane Wade explains how young players used to get respect from legends
The former Heat guard also shared an anecdote about him and the late Kobe Bryant. "They have these clips of me and Kobe playing against each other and how I elbow Kobe. I take him out the air. When I ...
"When he was 24, he understood that he needed you" - Vujacic explains the difference between No. 8 and No. 24 Kobe
"That's why I always say 8 and 24. When he was 24, he understood that he needed you," Vujacic said on Byron Scott's Fast ...
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The Nike Kobe 9 Low EM "Mambacita" Celebrates Gigi Bryant's Birthday
Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's signature sneaker line is in good hands. Nike and Vanessa Bryant have infused the footwear industry with "Mamba Mentality" through monthly releases of new ...
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Pacers Legend Reggie Miller Breaks Down Iconic Fight With Kobe Bryant
In that Finals appearance, the Pacers took on Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Miller has one of the most iconic fights in the history of the franchise against Bryant. On an episode of All ...
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Kobe Bryant jersey auction: Lakers legend's original uniform sells for record $7 million
A jersey that Kobe Bryant wore during his 1996-97 rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers has sold for $7 million at an auction with Sotheby's on Thursday. The jersey was photo-matched to seven ...
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Kobe Bryant debut Lakers jersey sells for $7 million
A Kobe Bryant jersey worn during his Los Angeles Lakers pre-season and regular-season debuts was sold for $7 million at Sotheby’s in New York City on Thursday, the auction house said.
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Mamba legacy: Kobe Bryant's debut jersey sells for a historic price in an auction
A piece of basketball history commanded millions as Kobe ... on the Mamba's legendary career and the enduring appeal of unique sporting moments. The specific jersey dates back to Bryant's 1996 ...
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Kobe Bryant’s debut jersey sells for $7 million at auction, a record price for memorabilia tied to the NBA legend
The jersey Kobe Bryant wore in his NBA debut sold for $7 million in auction on Thursday. Per auction house Sotheby’s, the sale sets a record for any memorabilia tied to the Los Angeles Lakers ...