In early 2010, Shaquille O'Neal urged his former congenial partner, Kobe Bryant, to enter the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. While Bryant wasn't interested — he nearly burst out laughing at the idea ...

Larry Nance Jr. previously spoke about how playing with Kobe Bryant on the Lakers helped him gain confidence as the legend encouraged him to dunk everything. “That was the first thing he told me ...

For most of his career, Kobe wasn't wearing the NBA's " best player championship belt." His teammate, Shaquille O'Neal, held that honor early on in his career. For a while, it was probably Tim ...

So you want to enjoy it." Bryant set a career high for assists in his 1,279th regular-season game, playing in his second straight after skipping three of four games to rest his 36-year-old body.

Shannon Brown reveals how he wanted to jump over Kobe and DJ Mbenga in the Dunk Contest: "I literally jumped over them in practice" (© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Jonas Panerio Mon, May 26, 2025 · ...

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s $2.3 million card sale sets new record, highlighting his enduring legacy in sports ...