However, in a revealing account from Lakers chronicler Jeff Pearlman, it became clear that the true essence of the team's ...

The Los Angeles Lakers icon named his top five picks for the NBA's best players of all-time, leaving out Shaquille O'Neal and ...

"After the Shaq trade [in 2004], Kobe said, 'I don't want to play with a dominant center.'" Pau was no Shaq Bryant faced a series of challenges without O'Neal by his side.

Kobe Bryant is generally regarded as the second-best shooting guard in NBA history behind Michael Jordan. Both could impact the game at the offensive and defens ...

"I would get away with holds, travels and all sorts of minor violations" - Kobe Bryant on how studying referee's handbook ...

Paul George came into the league a year too late to face Kobe Bryant during his final title run, missing the chance to go head-to-head with the Black Mamba at his peak. However, PG got a taste of ...

I'm missing chippies out, but Kobe, Rob (Horry), D-Fish, they make me look good," O'Neal said. "And it's good to play with the best player in the world on your team because he makes stuff a lot easy." ...

Jim Jackson recalled how Kobe Bryant’s unmatched drive and relentless competitiveness even showed up in shooting drills.

"After the Shaq trade [in 2004], Kobe said, 'I don't want to play with a dominant center.'" Pau was no Shaq Bryant faced a series of challenges without O'Neal by his side.