Basketball Network on MSN11h
"I choked" - Kobe admits missing two free throws in his 81-point game left him 'pissed off'
Kobe Bryant delivered a historic 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006. The Los Angeles Lakers ...
The Truth Behind Kobe's 60-Point Farewell Game: Did the Jazz 'Let Him Win'?
Despite the Jazz affirming their playoff absence at the last moment, throwing in the towel during such a highly publicized game would spell disaster for their credibility and future prospects. Notably ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
Austin Reaves shares how Kobe Bryant's mentality shaped his approach to basketball: "Do whatever you could do to win"
Austin Reaves idolized Kobe Bryant, but fate never gave him the chance to meet his hero. He joined the Los Angeles Lakers a ...
Kobe's Final Game: 60 Points - A Legendary Peak or a Sad Letdown?
On April 14, 2016, the Staples Center was electrified as spectators awaited a final act worthy of a legend. This was the night Kobe Bryant, a titan of basketball, bid farewell to his 20-year NBA ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
"I didn't see Michael Jordan giggling and laughing all the time" - When Jerry West defended Kobe Bryant's emotionless facade during the 2009 NBA Finals
Jerry West defended Kobe Bryant’s emotionless demeanor during the 2009 NBA Finals, praising his Mamba Mentality and ...
Basketball Network on MSN2d
"That's always sacred" - Kobe Bryant explained why he never shared the details of his conversations with Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan
They lost their first three games, and Bryant needed a reprieve. He shared with the media that he did call up Earvin "Mag ...
Fadeaway World on MSN9h
Pau Gasol Reflects On The Lakers' 2008 Finals To The Celtics - Kobe Bryant Wanted Revenge
After losing the NBA Finals in 2008, the Los Angeles Lakers were on a quest for revenge. During a recent appearance on the ...