NBA legend Kobe Bryant lived up to the ‘Black Mamba’ nickname, but another basketball great was originally supposed to own it. For two decades, Bryant was one of the faces of the NBA during this time ...

Nike abandoned the black mamba campaign for Air Jordan 19 due to Jordan’s snake phobia. Kobe Bryant later adopted the black mamba persona, making it central to his Nike branding. Nike’s “Year of the ...

Carmelo Anthony explains how soccer conversations helped strengthen his relationship and rivalry with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Former three-time NBA champion Byron Scott weighed in on the ongoing LeBron James versus Kobe Bryant debate. As a former Laker himself, Scott’s answer to the debate wasn’t too surprising. When we talk ...

The notion that Kobe Bryant was the closest thing to Michael Jordan remains common among basketball fans to this day. The late Los Angeles Lakers guard built his career on the MJ template as he ...

The legacy of Kobe Bryant continues to influence Nike’s lifestyle offerings in subtle, sophisticated ways. The newly released Nike Air Force 1 Low “Cool Grey” is a testament to that enduring impact, ...

What happens when you tell Kobe Bryant — arguably the most demanding player in NBA history — to ease up? If you’re Jeremy Lin or Dwight Howard, you find out fast. The answer is months of dead silence, ...

Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna passed away in 2020. His wife Vanessa announced a major family milestone on Tuesday. Vanessa continues to honor Kobe and Gianna’s legacy years after their ...

Just when fans thought they could relax after an eventful NBA All-Star Weekend, Nike restocked several of its most popular sneakers. Among the shoes returning to retail are five models from Los ...

Luka Doncic edges past a Kobe Bryant mark in Lakers history, reaching the milestone in fewer games than many expected The numbers keep stacking up in Hollywood. And somehow, they’re coming faster than ...

When we talk about intensity on the court, some of the names constantly mentioned are Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and, to an extent, Larry Bird. Old heads often lament that players ...

After it was confirmed last summer that the Nike Kobe 3 would make its debut as a low-top this year, we’re now learning about the first release of the updated model. Just moments ago, Nike confirmed ...