Tag: Kobe Bryant

Pau Gasol: Kobe Bryant Is ‘Mature Enough To Accept’ Role Change With Lakers

No player in the NBA today is closer to or understands Kobe Bryant better than Pau Gasol. The two future Hall of Famers created a lasting bond during their seven seasons together with the Los Angeles Lakers, and that relationship…

Ryan Ward

Kobe Bryant On D’Angelo Russell: ‘His Vision Is Astronomical’

The Los Angeles Lakers first preseason game is now in the books and although the Lakers failed to get the win over the Utah Jazz, there were some positive takeaways. One of those was the play of second overall pick…

Corey Hansford

D’Angelo Russell On Bone Bruise In Foot: ‘Didn’t Bother Me At All’

The Los Angeles Lakers got their preseason underway on Sunday night with rookie point guard D'Angelo Russell making his debut playing alongside Kobe Bryant and company. Russell recently suffered a foot injury during training camp that was a concern and…

Ryan Ward

Lakers Nation Debate: Who To Watch In First 2015-16 Preseason Game

Topic: We wonder which player will you be watching most closely in the Los Angeles Lakers first preseason game on Sunday against the Utah Jazz? Context: The Los Angeles Lakers are set to open their preseason on Sunday against the…

Corey Hansford

Kobe Bryant ‘Definitely Playing’ In 2015-16 Lakers Preseason Opener

The Los Angeles Lakers have been very careful with the workload they have given Kobe Bryant in training camp this season. Entering his 20th season, the Lakers want Kobe to be able to last the entire season. He's also coming…

Corey Hansford

Kobe Bryant On D’Angelo Russell: ‘He Has My Trust Already’

When the Los Angeles Lakers selected D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, many looked at him as the possible heir apparent to Kobe Bryant. The coaches and front office believe he has superstar potential…

Corey Hansford

Sports Spectacular With The ‘White Mamba’

Sports Spectacular recently held its 30th annual awards show featuring the elite of the sports world, benefiting the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and specifically their dedication to linking world-class athletes and innovative medical research to improve everyday lives. This year's event…

Serena Winters

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Reaches Out To Oprah For Inspiration

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant knows his basketball career is coming to an end. Although only two years potentially remain for Kobe on the court with the Los Angeles Lakers, the future Hall of Famer is already making plans for…

Ryan Ward

Lakers News: Brandon Jennings Says Kobe Bryant Unguardable

It's no secret that NBA players who grew up in Los Angeles during Kobe Bryant's prime years with the Los Angeles Lakers looked up to the five-time NBA champion. Brandon Jennings is one of those Los Angeles natives that has…

Ryan Ward

Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Wins Fourth Ring

Back in 2009, the Los Angeles Lakers were reloaded with talented young players while being led by Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Derek Fisher. After a disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals a year earlier, the…

Ryan Ward