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Magic Johnson warned Kobe Bryant before his first Finals series against the Celtics: "It's like playing against no other team"
They beat three 50-win teams en route to the Finals and dispatched the defending champions, San Antonio Spurs fairly easily ...
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"Second place means you're the first loser" - Kobe Bryant explained the mentality the Lakers must've had after losing to the Celtics in 2008
"At the same time, understand that second place means you're the first loser. So, just understanding that mentality and ...
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"They keep saying he's soft — he's not!" - When Kobe Bryant shut down Pau Gasol's "soft" label after Lakers' title
People say he's soft; he's not soft. He learned," Bryant said after the Game 7 victory over the Celtics. "That was the first ...
Lakers’ Austin Reaves matches Kobe Bryant in impressive NBA stat
The Los Angeles Lakers have hit a rough patch with four straight losses, putting their playoff hopes at risk. However, Austin ...
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When Kobe Bryant backed up his crazy trash-talk against Tracy McGrady: "You know what the difference me and him is? He's done. I'm just getting started"
Various stories have been told of the late Kobe Bryant and how he emulated every bit of Michael Jordan's game, from how he ...
Anthony Edwards passes Luka Doncic and Kobe Bryant for most points before turning 24
Anthony Edwards had a massive game on Sunday for the Minnesota Timberwolves as he went off for 41 points against the Utah ...
Basketball Network on MSN6d
"I don't get offended when people do not put my name in the category" - Shaq explains why he puts Kobe in the GOAT conversation and not himself
"I worked hard enough to be dominant," O'Neal said. "I didn't work hard enough to be the best. [Michael] Jordan and Kobe and ...
2006 West 1st Rd Gm 4 - Kobe in the clutch
Among Kobe Bryant's most famous game-winners was this buzzer beater from the 2006 playoffs, which put the Suns in a 3-1 hole. After forcing OT with another great clutch shot, it was Bryant's pull-up ...
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"I would never use the words' tank' and 'Kobe' in the same sentence" - Alvin Gentry debunked the accusations Kobe Bryant quit on the Lakers against the Suns in the 20…
Alvin Gentry defended Kobe Bryant against quitting accusations in the 2006 NBA playoffs, and the numbers and evidence suggest ...
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"Jerry told them who to draft" - Vlade Divac on why he isn't mad at Jerry West for trading him for Kobe Bryant
Jerry West trading for Kobe Bryant in the 1996 NBA Draft is considered one of the most incredible deals in league history.
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Michael Jordan’s and Kobe Bryant’s first-ever NBA jerseys expected to sell for $10 million apiece
“Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant’s first NBA career jerseys are not just ... which would culminate in five NBA championships, ...