Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has always been lauded for his self-motivation and drive to be the best. It’s a good thing he had that internal ambition, because according to Bryant, he’s gone through his 16-year career without a true rival on the exterior to push him to succeed.
(Photos) NBA: Masked Mamba Drops 38 & Eddie Murphy Sits Courtside At Lakers/Kings Game
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Kobe Bryant scored 38 points in his second straight big game in a protective mask, and the Lakers blew most of a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter before holding on to beat Sacramento 115-107 Friday night in their highest-scoring performance of the season. Eddie Murphy sat courtside & enjoyed the game.  Check out a couple pics after the jump…
NBA: Many Don’t, But Kobe Believes Someone Will Score 100 Points In a Game Again
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game ranks second to Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game, which is being celebrated again because it’s 50-year anniversary is today. The question is, could someone do it again?
NFL: Lakers Reject Wolves’ Offer of Michael Beasley
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl The Minnesota Timberwolves offered to trade Michael Beasley to the Los Angeles Lakers for a first-round draft pick, but the Lakers turned them down, according to a league source.
NBA: Kobe Braynt Clears The Air On How He Feels About Dwyane Wade
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Before the upcoming game Sunday between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat turned into an overhyped matchup because of the possibility of payback for Dwyane Wade’s foul across Kobe Bryant’s face in the NBA All-Star Game, Bryant wanted to clear the air.
(Video & Pics) NBA: Kobe Bryant is The Masked Mamba
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Kobe Bryant had 31 points, seven rebounds and eight assists while playing with a clear mask over his broken nose, and the Los Angeles Lakersreturned from the All-Star break with their 17th consecutive win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 104-85 on Wednesday night. Bryant didn’t miss a game after Dwyane Wade broke his nose and gave him a concussion with a hard foul in the All-Star Game on Sunday. After getting clearance to play about an hour before tipoff, Bryant wore a Richard Hamilton-style mask that didn’t appear to affect the NBA scoring leader, who made 9 of 10 free throws through the plastic. Check some of the pics & video after the jump…
