Tracy McGrady explains how Kobe Bryant’s departure from Adidas directly opened the door for his massive shoe deal and legacy with the brand.

Fans weren’t just tracking possessions and runs; they were watching legacy, style, and history play out step by step, as Nike Kobe culture quietly turned the game into something bigger than the scoreboard.

Sanchez and Bryant forged a close relationship over basketball and rap. They formed a rap group together called" Cheizaw" and were practically brothers. Kevin was Kobe's rap mentor of sorts, teaching him the art of lyricism and the importance of breath control when spitting bars.

Kobe Bryant once explained how a conversation with Elon Musk influenced his approach to learning and life after basketball.

Charles Barkley opens up about his argument with Kobe Bryant after calling the Mamba out for his infamous Game 7 performance in 2006.

Almost six years later, the sports world and the Los Angeles community still feel the tragic loss of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi

The ball was autographed by Bryant and fellow former Los Angeles’ Lakers teammates like Shaquille O’Neal. They used it during their victory against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the 2000 NBA Finals, where the final score was 116 to 111. It was the team’s first title since 1988.

Smith recently sat down with HoopsHype to discuss his new book, Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA in 75 Legendary Players, his relationship with co-author Phil Jackson, Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and more.

Need proof? On Saturday, UConn paid a visit to USC, with the No. 1 Huskies blowing out the No. 16 Trojans 79–51. During the game, per Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times, both teams wore different pairs of Kobe's signature shows.

Bill Simmons reignites the Tim Duncan vs. Kobe Bryant debate with a firm ranking that challenges how fans view both legends.

Wright went on to say that if Magic Johnson was the GOAT, then no one would argue that LeBron has surpassed him because "King James" is a better version of Magic. In the same manner, Duncan would be high up in the rankings if Kareem was considered the greatest of all time. But neither is.