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"He did not want to take his shoes off" - Lou Williams shared how Kobe Bryant also had an issue with Toronto Airport officials
During one of those four instances, Williams recalled the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant butting heads with Toronto customs ...
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"He'd also tell you that some of the bad teams were some of the funnest times" - Ray Allen says Kobe Bryant actually enjoyed his last few seasons with the Lakers
"It was such a great ride, because he's won championships, but I think he'd also tell you that some of the bad teams were ...
Ranking the 10 biggest stains on Kobe Bryant's legacy
Kobe Bryant was a five-time NBA champion with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, his legacy was not completely unblemished.
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Kobe Bryant once revealed how he used criticism as fuel after being compared to MJ: "It hurts to see people want to see me fail"
Kobe Bryant once shared how he fueled his drive with criticism, proved doubters wrong, and chased greatness after being ...
Basketball Network on MSN3d
Kobe Bryant used his 2008 Olympic gold medal to motivate Pau Gasol: "What is this medal doing in my locker?"
Kobe Bryant used a brilliant psychological tactic to push Pau Gasol after his tough 2008 losses, leading to the Lakers’ ...
Basketball Network on MSN4d
"Second place means you're the first loser" - Kobe Bryant explained the mentality the Lakers must've had after losing to the Celtics in 2008
"At the same time, understand that second place means you're the first loser. So, just understanding that mentality and ...
Basketball Network on MSN4d
Magic Johnson warned Kobe Bryant before his first Finals series against the Celtics: "It's like playing against no other team"
They beat three 50-win teams en route to the Finals and dispatched the defending champions, San Antonio Spurs fairly easily ...
Basketball Network on MSN4d
"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 ...
Diana Taurasi and the challenge of saying goodbye and discovering what’s next
Retirement hits athletes in different ways. Some need to mourn. Taurasi is experiencing this in her own unique way.
Basketball Network on MSN8d
"You can just bring your tennis shoes" - What Kobe Bryant told Michael Jordan when asked who would win 1-on-1
NFL star-turned-sports commentator Ahmad Rashad is one of the few people in the industry who developed a close bond with the ...
Diana Taurasi still going through stages of grief following retirement from WNBA
Diana Taurasi, often known for her fiery and relentless behavior on the court, isn’t a fan of showing her deeper emotions off the court. Even after retiring from the Phoenix Mercury following 20 ...
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Kobe Bryant's former players remember his words during their first year of college basketball
Five years after the death of Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash, six members of his Mamba Basketball Academy team are finishing up their first season of college basketball EVANSTON, Ill. -- On the ...