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NBA Analyst Points to Vintage Kobe Bryant Playoff Run as His Best
Kobe Bryant has always been one of the most polarizing players in NBA history. The Lakers legend was almost universally beloved for the first seven years of his career. Winning three straight ...
Basketball Network on MSN2h
MJ admitted he wasn't a big fan of players joining the NBA straight out of high school: "I think there is a lot of mistakes being made"
Michael Jordan believes many high school players make costly mistakes by entering the NBA too early without fully developing ...
Every International Player to Win MVP in NBA History
T he three finalist for the 2024-2025 NBA MVP award are Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As ...
"I was willing to risk reinjuring myself" - When Rick Fox desperately wanted to be the 2003-04 Lakers' fifth starter
Related: "I never saw one free agent come to the Bulls and say that they wanna play with Michael" - Scottie Pippen reinforces ...
Yardbarker on MSN4h
The Biggest Free-Throw Merchant in History
A discussion during the 2024-2025 NBA season was what constitutes ethical and unethical hoops. Many deemed ethical hoops were ...
Vanessa Bryant shares joyful family news 5 years after Kobe Bryant and Gianna's deaths
Vanessa Bryant shared a milestone as her daughter Natalia graduated cum laude from University of Southern California’s School ...
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NBA: Kobe Bryant Scolded Kenny Smith for Helping LeBron James Improve
Kenny Smith revealed that Kobe Bryant cursed him out for giving LeBron James advice on how to improve his post game, ...
Basketball Network on MSN13h
Kobe Bryant put together his first scouting tape as a nine-year-old: "I had to wait for the tapes. I used to wait for the mail guy to drop them off"
The late Kobe Bryant was much more than an incredible athlete — he was a true student of basketball. While most fans remember ...
Kobe Bryant on how he crafted his "Detail" episodes: "I typically pick a player who I believe is going to have some serious challenges"
Bryant's breakdowns mirrored how he prepared during his playing days. If he was facing the Boston Celtics, he wasn't watching ...
Kenny Smith Reveals Kobe Bryant Was Mad At Him For Once Helping LeBron James
During an interview with Charles Bethea of The New Yorker, TNT's Kenny Smith revealed that Bryant cursed him out for helping ...
"I wish I played one-on-one with him more" - Lamar Odom on his only regret about playing with Kobe Bryant on the Lakers
The Lakers attempted to trade him to the New Orleans Hornets in the failed Chris Paul deal. Feeling discarded, Odom requested ...
Yardbarker on MSN23h
Kenny Smith Was Cursed Out By Kobe Bryant For Helping LeBron James Become A Better Post Player: ‘Why Are You Trying To Get Him Better?’
During an interview with Charles Bethea of The New Yorker, TNT’s Kenny Smith revealed that the late great Kobe Bryant cursed ...