Kobe Bryant set high standards for himself, especially when he became the new face of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2004.

"I don't like this kid 'cause Magic was my guy," confessed the "Black Mamba," adding that he believed it was the first time ...

According to then-Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson, one of the league's most intense competitors didn't show his ...

NBA veteran Lou Williams makes intriguing comparison for Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ...

While the crowd looked forward to seeing the Lakers' superstar, Knicks head coach Isiah Thomas had something else on his mind ...

Bryant's breakdowns mirrored how he prepared during his playing days. If he was facing the Boston Celtics, he wasn't watching ...

Former Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton tied Kobe Bryant with four game-tying or go-ahead field goals in the final five ...

Hall of Fame former Los Angeles superstar Kobe Bryant's elite postseason clutchness has been matched this year.

Kobe Bryant's 81-point masterpiece remains one of the most jaw-dropping moments in NBA history. Against the Raptors, he took ...

Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't shoot free throws as often as LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, or Michael ...

New York Knicks sharp shooter Jalen Brunson passes Kobe Bryant for the most fourth quarter points scored in the NBA playoffs.

New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) celebrates after scoring in the first quarter during game ...