Following in the footsteps of the Kobe 1 Protro, this silhouette celebrates the arena that served as the Lakers’ home from 1967 to 1999 – the storied venue where the franchise’s championship culture ...

Six years after her husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna “Gigi” Bryant died in a January 2020 helicopter crash that killed nine people, the businesswoman shared a sweet tribute honoring their ...

Growing up in the Bay Area as a fan of the Warriors and Kings, it felt like my personal NBA mission was to hate Kobe Bryant. After all, he made life miserable for the fans by dominating those ...

January 26, 2020 was a normal day for most sports fans when it first began. But by the time the late afternoon rolled around, it transformed into one of the most tragic ones ever. There was a ...

The Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the sports world took to social media to honor the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi, six years after their tragic deaths. Kobe and Gigi Bryant were among ...

Ahead of the 2025 NBA Cup, which the New York Knicks ultimately won, Jalen Brunson reflected on a moment from his teenage years that continues to shape how he approaches his career. During an ESPN sit ...

Bufkin became a free agent Friday after his 10-day contract with the Lakers expired, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports. The Lakers will have the option of bringing Bufkin back on a second 10-day deal ...

Late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant put on one of the most unfathomable scoring performances in NBA history two decades ago tonight. Peek-a-boo. 81 points. Bryant torched the Toronto Raptors on ...

Twenty years ago, Kobe Bryant did the unthinkable. On Jan. 22, 2006, the NBA legend took the court for the Lakers at Staples Center in Los Angeles and dropped 81 points in a stunning performance ...

It is the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance against the Raptors, and Nike has released the "Authentic Association #8 and 24 Los Angeles Lakers jersey" Bryant wore that day, which ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Priced at $210, the Nike Kobe 1 Protro “81 Points” sneakers ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published on Jan. 22, 2021. Thursday is the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81-point game. DURING A STORIED 14-year NBA career, Tony Allen was named to six ...