Sotheby’s is auctioning off a piece of treasured basketball history — but you’ll have to be prepared to cough up some change. A pair of game-worn Kobe VII sneakers — signed by the beloved late Los Angeles Lakers star — have a starting reserve price of $ 150,000. But the pair of kicks are expected […]
LeBron James vs. Kobe Bryant: The key stats you need to know for Lakers legends in USA Olympics basketball
They say comparison is the thief of joy, but sometimes you just want to see how two all-time greats stack up. Superstar forward LeBron James is about to embark on his fourth run with USA Basketball when the 2024 Paris Olympics tip-off. Being a current Lakers star, you might wonder how his Olympic basketball career […]
“Chinese Kobe Bryant” Makes Thousands Impersonating The Basketball Star
The art of impersonation has existed for years, with many of the best being able to turn their resemblance to a star into a money-making career. One Chinese man recently gained attention for impersonating an unexpected American celebrity and athlete — Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant | @kobebryant/X In 2020, American basketball player and NBA legend […]
Kobe Bryant statue typos, explained: Lakers confirm embarrassing misspellings in box score honoring 81-point game
Someone needs to tell the engravers of the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant tribute statue that the job is not finished. On Feb. 8, the team revealed the first of three statues honoring the late Los Angeles legend outside of Crypto.com Arena. The heartwarming ceremony included his wife, Vanessa, his former coach Phil Jackson and other iconic […]
Shohei Ohtani free agency pitch: How Kobe Bryant helped Dodgers land Japanese superstar three years after his passing
The Dodgers left no stone unturned in their effort to secure the services of Shohei Ohtani, employing every one of their resources in the hopes of reeling in the biggest catch in baseball history. One of the more convincing arrows in their quiver was a minute-long clip from six years back that featured another Los […]