"That MF would go out there and practice it until he could do it" - Robert Horry recalled Kobe would never give up even in practice

Horry remembered how Bryant, as a rookie, wasn't quite a perimeter shooter, but that didn't stop him from challenging older ...
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"It started to get out of hand" - Kobe Bryant on how winning his second championship forever changed his personal life

Bryant quickly unlocked his potential upon the arrival of legendary head coach Phil Jackson in Tinseltown. With the Zen Master's help, Kobe became a force on both ends of the floor and won his first ...
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Kobe Bryant tributes: How Lakers legend was remembered on Mamba Day

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was on the minds of many this past weekend. Bryant’s birthday was Saturday, Aug. 23 and Mamba Day was Sunday, Aug. 24. Mamba Day is an annual day of remembrance ...

Kobe Bryant and John Williams’ unlikely friendship transcended sports and film

An excerpt from Tim Greiving's new biography on John Williams examines the composer's impact on NBA star Kobe Bryant.