Bryant stepped off the court in a Lakers jersey for the final time the following year. He scored 60 points in his finale and finished his career with 33,643 points. He ranks fourth all-time in scoring, behind LeBron James (41,396), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387) and Karl Malone (36,928).
When it comes to basketball legends, Kobe Bryant's name sparks immediate reverence. Known for his relentless drive and iconic "Mamba Mentality," Kobe didn't just play basketball-he
Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Kobe ... in 1962. Bryant also scored 65 points in a single game against the Portland Trail Blazers ...
During the broadcast, as highlights of Avdija's performance were shown, O'Neal was heard comparing him to a basketball legend, saying, "He's doing it like Toni Kukoc out there." After the Blazers' victory over the favored Bucks,
Portland beats Milwaukee 125-112 with Avdija’s season-high 30 points, taking down Lillard’s Bucks in their second matchup since the trade.
There is no doubt the Oklahoma City Thunder are living up to the preseason hype. As most projected the Thunder to win the Western Conference and a few were bold
Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points as the Thunder grabbed a bounce-back 118-108 victory in Portland on Sunday to push their NBA-best record to 37-8.Gilgeous-Alexander followed with a driving layup to push the lead back to double digits.
The Slam Dunk Contest used to have huge names in the NBA competing to showcase their elite athleticism. Whether it’s Michael Jordan, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter, Blake Griffin, Dwight Howard, or Kobe Bryant,
HOUSTON — "That was my first game-winner! I feel like Kobe," said 21-year-old Amen Thompson in a quote circulating among Houston sports fans. During Monday night's game against the Celtics, Thompson scored a career-high 33 points on 13-of-19 shooting. The game itself had a playoff atmosphere for several reasons.
Andre Iguodala was NBA Finals MVP in 2015 and becomes the 7th player in team history to have his jersey retired.
Klay Thompson shared that he knew Luka Doncic would be special when he saw Kobe Bryant come out of retirement to watch him play.