On Jan. 26, the world was rocked with unforgettable and tragic news- the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven other passengers due to a helicopter crash. Now, four months later, Jeanie Buss, president of the Los Angeles Lakers, is opening up about the loss of the …
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Championship Ring Kobe Bryant Gifted His Mom Sells For $206K
To celebrate the Lakers’ 1999-2000 championship, Kobe Bryant gifted his mom with a 14-karat gold ring. Twenty years later, the ring is sold for $206,000! The item — listed initially at $15K, was put up for auction by a private collector and was sold by Goldin Auctions. Apparently, the ring …
Read More »Jeremy Lin Shares Funny Story About Past Memory With Kobe Bryant
Since the passing of Kobe Bryant in January, countless NBA players have shared stories about the NBA legend, keeping his legacy alive. Now, Jeremy Lin, who spent one season (2014-2015) on the #LosAngelesLakers with Bryant, arguably the worst season in the franchise’s history, recalls his memories with the Black Mamba. …
Read More »Mamba Sports Academy Is Retiring Kobe Bryant’s Name— Out of Respect
The Mamba Sports Academy, a joint venture between Kobe Bryant and Sports Academy CEO Chad Faulkner, will change its name back to The Sports Academy. “Mamba” is, of course, part of the nickname Kobe gave himself, “The Black Mamba.” Tuesday, Faulkner told ESPN’s The Undefeated, that there can only be …
Read More »Family of Kobe Bryant’s Pilot Blames The Passengers For The Crash
The family of the pilot who was flying the helicopter that crashed and killed everyone on board, including Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna, is blaming the passengers for the crash. The family of pilot Ara Zobayan, who also died in the crash, responded to Vanessa Bryant’s wrongful death lawsuit …
Read More »Following The Death Of Kobe Bryant, California Proposes New Bill Making It Illegal To Share Images From A Graphic Crime Scene
In late January, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter GiGi and 7 other victims were killed in a helicopter crash. Media outlets began posting pictures of the accident scene, which in turn sparked widespread backlash from people deeming it unnecessary and disrespectful. Now according to The Hollywood Reporter, a new …
Read More »The Last Dance: Episodes 5 & 6 of Michael Jordan’s Docuseries Covers Kobe Bryant, The Dream Team, Nike And More
“The Last Dance” docuseries continues to be a success for ESPN. Last night, episodes 5 and 6 aired covering subjects such as The Dream Team, Nike, Kobe Bryant, and more. During Sunday’s airing of Michael Jordan’s documentary, viewers got a more in-depth look into MJ’s relationship with Bryant on and …
Read More »NBC News Reporter Looks Back On Her On-Air Kobe Bryant Mishap: “The Whole Thing Was So Bad”
The NBC news correspondent who allegedly “stuttered on-air” and combined the words “Knicks” and “Lakers” says the entire ordeal “was so bad.” MSNBC broadcaster Allison Morris was reporting on Kobe Bryant’s sudden death on Jan. 26 when she allegedly “stuttered on-air” and ended up saying what many believed was the …
Read More »Kobe Bryant Filmed His Final Season In The NBA With All-Access Film Crew
After 20 years in the NBA, the late Kobe Bryant retired from the league in 2016 to spend more time with his family and venture into other business opportunities. In January of 2020, the basketball legend lost his life in a helicopter crash with his daughter GiGi and seven other …
Read More »86 Pieces Of Kobe Bryant Gear Are Being Auctioned Off Online By Goldin Auctions; 5% Of Each Sale Will Go Towards The Mamba And Mambacita Sports Foundation
Fans of the late Kobe Bryant may be able to get their hands on some of his memorabilia for the right price. According to Bleacher Report, 86 pieces of memorabilia, including his 2000 championship ring gifted to his mother, will be auctioned off online through May 16. Goldin Auctions founder …
Read More »Families of Victims In Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash File Wrongful Death Lawsuit; Claim Negligence Caused Fatal Crash
The families who’ve lost their loved ones in the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash in January have filed lawsuits claiming the company that owned the helicopter should be held accountable for the accident. According to new legal documents, obtained by The Blast, the Altobelli and Mauser family are suing Island Express …
Read More »Isaiah Rider Reveals Shaquille O’Neal Offered Him $10k To Fight Kobe Bryant
Since the untimely passing of Kobe Bryant, many NBA players have shared their love and appreciation for the legendary basketball player. Now, former Los Angeles Lakers Isaiah Rider is sharing a funny story from the first week he joined the team. It’s no secret that back in the day, Shaquille …
Read More »Lakers GM Rob Pelinka Talks Kobe Bryant’s Hall Of Fame Induction and NBA Season’s Return
Rob Pelinka, General Manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, recently held a conference call to discuss the current status of the NBA amidst the coronavirus crisis. “I can say definitively that all of us hope there’s a way to have an NBA champion crowned,” Pelinka said Wednesday. Though he joins …
Read More »Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan Headline The Naismith Hall Of Fame 2020 Class
The late, great Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan will all be enshrined into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Aug. 29, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Bryant and company will be accompanied by 10-time WNBA All-Star Tamika Catchings, three-time NCAA women’s champion, Baylor coach Kim Mulkey, five-time Bently University coach …
Read More »Gayle King Speaks Out On Backlash Over Kobe Bryant Questions in Lisa Leslie Interview
This weekend, Oprah Winfrey had longtime friend and journalist, Gayle King, as a guest on the last stop on her ‘Oprah Winfrey’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour.’ During her special appearance, King took the time to discuss her controversial interview with WNBA star Lisa Leslie, where she pressured …
Read More »Lil Wayne Reveals What He Admired Most About Kobe Bryant And His Legacy
Lil Wayne sat down for a new interview with MTV and opened up about the loss of his friend, NBA Legend Kobe Bryant. According to Complex, Wayne talked about how much he admired Kobe’s work ethic, legacy and mentality. “As a kid, being a fan, watching him on TV, and …
Read More »Sheriff In Kobe Bryant Case Says He Ordered Photos Of Crash Site To Be Deleted: “That Was My No. 1 Priority, Was To Make Sure Those Photos No Longer Exist”
There has been a lot of controversy in the wake of the crash that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others. In fact, L.A. officials are facing extraordinary consequences after mishandling photographs from the site of the fatal helicopter crash. Vanessa Bryant, widow of Kobe, …
Read More »LA Deputies Were Told To Delete Leaked Kobe Bryant’s Crash Site Photos To Avoid Punishment After An Officer Showed Them To A Woman To “Impress Her”
Written By: @dawnnnyy_ Earlier this week, reports circulated around an LA cop who allegedly used disturbing leaked photos from Kobe Bryant’s crash site to impress a girl at the bar. It was later reported to the Los Angeles Times that deputies would avoid repercussions if they came clean and deleted …
Read More »L.A. Sheriff Department Launch Investigation Into Claims That Gruesome Kobe Bryant Crash Photos May Have Been Shared By Deputies
NBA legend Kobe Bryant, along with eight others, were killed in a horrific helicopter crash on January 26th, and now, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department is looking into allegations that at least one deputy shared the gruesome crash site photos with others. Authorities confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter!that cell …
Read More »Nike Will Continue Honoring Kobe Bryant With New Sneaker
Mega sportswear brand Nike is continuing to honor Kobe Bryant’s legacy with a new edition of the Kobe 5s next month. The shoe will be purple and gold to represent the color of the Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Bryant played for the Lakers his entire career starting in 1996 until …
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