Michael Jordan To Present Kobe Bryant At NBA Hall Of Fame Induction
Jordan gave an emotional and moving speech at Kobe's public memorial at Staples Center in February of 2020, describing Kobe as his "dear friend" and "little brother."
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Jordan gave an emotional and moving speech at Kobe's public memorial at Staples Center in February of 2020, describing Kobe as his "dear friend" and "little brother."
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's oldest daughter, Natalia, has been accepted to the University of Southern California, according to an Instagram post shared by her mother.
The mural features Gianna and a subtle side profile of her father Kobe intertwined in her hair.
Bidding for the 1996-97 Topps card started at $250,000.
A federal judge ruled Monday that Vanessa Bryant can obtain the names of four Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies accused of sharing "unauthorized" crash site photos.
The current silhouette on the NBA logo is of another former Lakers legend, Jerry West, who was the Lakers general manager in 1996 and was responsible for drafting Kobe out of high school.
Rapper Meek Mill Tuesday said in a tweet that he had privately apologized to Vanessa Bryant for the lyrics of a leaked song called, "Don't Worry."
The new mural by artist Brian Peterson was unveiled Sunday. It features the late Lakers superstar about to make his signature backwards dunk on one side, and the current Dodgers star on the other, leaping high make a big catch.
The pilot flew the helicopter through the clouds -- in an apparent violation of federal standards -- and likely became disoriented just before the crash, the National Transportation Safety Board found.
The 18-year-old daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant, who grew up in the shadow of her superstar Lakers dad, has signed with IMG models.
Friends and family members honored 56-year-old John Altobelli, a longtime baseball coach at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, his 46-year-old wife Keri and their 13-year-old daughter Alyssa Tuesday.
"Man, it's a saying that says, `Time heals all,"' LeBron James told reporters. "And as devastating and as tragic as it was and still is to all of us involved with it, only time (will help). And it takes time."
In a heartfelt Instagram post, former Lakers star Pau Gasol paid tribute to Kobe Bryant on Tuesday, a year after he died in a tragic helicopter crash.
The city of Reggio Emilia on Tuesday unveiled the "Largo Kobe and Gianna Bryant."
"I will never understand why/how this tragedy could've happened to such beautiful, kind and amazing human beings. It still doesn't seem real. Kob, we did it right. Gigi, you still make mommy proud. I love you!"
The Feb. 9 virtual hearing will take place just over two weeks after the first anniversary of the crash that stunned Los Angeles and the sports world.
Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, said Thursday that her mother has filed a lawsuit against her demanding financial support and claims the late Laker legend vowed to financially take care of her for life.
Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett will finally enter the Basketball Hall of Fame in May 2021.
BabyCenter released its top baby names of 2020 Wednesday, and says the name Kobe was far and away the biggest riser for boys in 2020. The name climbed 379 spots to number 216.
The white jersey, with its yellow panels and purple piping and accents, were added last week to the "Sports: Leveling the Playing Field" gallery at the museum in Washington D.C.
The painting features all 18 members of the championship team and their coach, but on the backs of their jerseys and on the signs of the fans in the background are messages of a movement.
Kobe lead the Lakers to a staggering five NBA titles between 2000 and 2010.
Mayor Eric Garcetti, who has been cheering the team on, warned Angelenos against gathering during the pandemic, but crowds still convened for the celebration.
The team, led by LeBron James, won the franchise's 17th title and comes nine months after the unexpected death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.
The Lakers will be donning their "Black Mamba" jerseys in honor of Kobe Bryant.
