The Lakers don’t have much to celebrate lately, like GM Mitch Kupchak said, this season is all about Kobe Bryant. The franchise superstar is retiring after 20 seasons and has hit several milestones along the way. During the Lakers 112-95 loss the Rockets, Kobe Bryant became the second all-time leader on an interesting list.
(Photo) NBA: Kobe Bryant Files Trademark For “Friends Hang Sometimes, Banners Hang Forever”
As if you needed another reminder that Kobe Bryant really doesn’t care about having many friends, his newly filed trademark will remind you.
(Photo) NBA: President Obama Picks MJ Over Kobe & Lebron, Gives Praise To LSU Freshman, Ben Simmons
President Obama has said things like this before in the past but anytime he talks sports, it’s going to be news regardless. The POTUS did a “Q&A” on twitter yesterday and it didn’t take long before a basketball fan asked him about MJ, Kobe or Lebron. It’s no surprise who he went with.
(Video/Photo) NBA: Warriors Give Kobe Epic Tribute, Draymond Green Snags Autographed Kobe Kicks
The tribute that the Golden State Warriors and Jerry West gave Kobe Bryant last night will give you the chills. In the Black Mamba’s final game at Oracle Arena, West and the Warriors went all out to show him the respect a living legend like him deserves. West as you might remember was the man responsible for getting Kobe to the Lakers in the first place. It was clear the players knew the importance of the night as well, as Draymond Green made sure to get Kobe’s game worn kicks and have him sign them. Green then posted his own tribute after the game.
NBA: Lakers Interested in DeMar DeRozan When Kobe Bryant Leaves
Kobe Bryant is retiring at the end of the season and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for another star. They have their eyes set on Kevin Durant but that’s nowhere close to a guarantee so they’re exploring other options. They reportedly are also considering Toronto Raptors star DeMar DeRozan.
NBA: Vlade Divac Reveals He Nearly Blocked the Trade That Sent Kobe Bryant to the Lakers
The Lakers made one of the best trades in NBA history in 1996 – Vlade Divac for rights to Kobe Bryant. Not only did the deal get them Kobe, shedding Divac’s salary helped them clear the cap room to sign Shaquille O’Neal. But Divac – who’d spent his entire seven-year career with the Lakers at that point – said he nearly blocked the deal from happening.
