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"It's almost like Red Auerbach smoking the cigar" - Kobe Bryant recalled the weirdest game of his career vs. the Rockets in 2006
Kobe Bryant called the Lakers’ 2006 game vs. the Rockets “the weirdest” of his career after nearly blowing a 21-point lead ...
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"He didn't want me walking in here without any crutches" - When Shaquille O'Neal gave Kobe Bryant a piggyback ride before Game 3 of the 2000 Finals
Most NBA fans remember the feud between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal in their respective primes. What most fail to ...
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"Don't let anybody take that away from you" - Kobe Bryant revealed what Michael Jordan told him before his retirement
When Kobe Bryant announced his decision to retire in 2015, people were still surprised despite his long injury history and ...
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"I don't think he should have been kicked out for it" - Kobe surprisingly backed Metta Artest after their 2009 playoff altercation
In the 2009 Western Conference Semifinals, the Lakers and Rockets were embroiled in a pretty intense matchup. Game 2 was a ...
The Nike Kobe 1 Protro to Return Next Year
A new rumor report indicates that its "81 Points" colorway will be one of the first looks featured in its comeback campaign.
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Vanessa Bryant Had No Words for Big Kobe Bryant Sneaker Tease
Metallic gold accents shine ... Nike released the Kobe 9 Protro “Mambacita” edition, a black-and-white sneaker honoring Gigi Bryant’s passion for basketball. The “Mambacita” sneakers ...
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"It was the ugliest 41 I ever got…It was just a great, great moment" - Shaquille O'Neal dropped a harsh truth about his 2000 Finals dominance
The Lakers battled the Indiana Pacers in six games in a grueling final. Indiana opted to send "Big Diesel" to the charity ...
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Phil Jackson on why teams today won't use the Triangle Offense: "People say the Triangle doesn't adhere to the 3-point shot, and that's not true"
"A lot of people say the Triangle doesn't adhere to the 3-point shot, and that's not true either," Jackson said. "Because we ...
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From Kareem to Kwame - Ranking the best and worst starting fives in Lakers history
The Lakers have been home to some of the greatest players in the sport. Icons such as Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic ...
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Shaquille O'Neal used a funny analogy to prove he was still effective for the Lakers: "I'm like toilet paper, pampers, and toothpaste"
Despite his weight and age becoming concerns, Shaquille O'Neal boldly declared his undeniable impact on the NBA in 2004, ...