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Kobe Bryant

Anthony Davis joins list of memorable playoff buzzer-beaters in L.A. Lakers history

September 22, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Anthony Davis yelled “Kobe” after hitting the biggest shot of his young NBA career. He sprinted down the sideline and jumped into a swarm of teammates who were eager to mob him. Davis’ special shoutout was an obvious homage to the late great Kobe Bryant — the legendary Los Angeles Laker who had a habit … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Anthony Davis, Derek Fisher, Jerry West, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Robert Horry

Fundamentally speaking: Tim Duncan was the center of attention in Hall of Fame career

May 31, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Tim Duncan was one of the most unique superstars in basketball. He did everything low key. You never heard him publicly complain about his contract. You never heard him say anything bad about a coach or player. And on his final NBA game in 2016, he briefly pointed a finger to the ceiling before walking … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Kobe Bryant, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Tim Duncan

Basketball legend Kobe Bryant wasn’t just an ordinary star. He was a supernova.

January 27, 2020 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Parents should be our role models without a doubt. Our superheroes, on the other hand, could be fictional comic book characters or Hollywood-inspired saviors. Kobe Bean Bryant was a hero to many people. He had the ability to bring people together with his incredible skills and unrelenting drive. He brought so much joy in our … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers

Lakers way ahead of schedule on rebuilding plan thanks to NBA’s newest two-headed monster

July 31, 2018 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

When Jeanie Buss needed to press the reset button on the Los Angeles Lakers, she went full Khaleesi mode. She ousted her brother, Jim, as the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations and fired longtime general manager Mitch Kupchak. Then she hired her father’s favorite player of all-time, Magic Johnson, to be the president … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Jeanie Buss, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka

Kobe Bryant will always be part of my family

April 13, 2016 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Kobe Bryant played his last NBA game on April 13, 2016. It was the conclusion of a 20-year career — all with the Los Angeles Lakers — that included five championships, two Finals MVPs, two Olympic gold medals, 18 All-Star Game appearances, and one 81-point game. The Black Mamba may have said goodbye to basketball, but … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant, Lakers

Gridiron gang: NBA stars who could play in the NFL

September 8, 2015 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Basketball players have been referred to as the greatest athletes in the world. In the NBA, you see superbly conditioned athletes soar to the basket and throw down rim-rattling dunks or muscle past two or three defenders. Sometimes we marvel so much at these super beings that we, as fans, wonder how pro basketball players … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Blake Griffin, Chuck Hayes, Darren Collison, DeAndre Jordan, Deron Williams, Dwight Howard, Glen Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Kevin Love, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, marc gasol, Matt Barnes, nate robinson, NBA, NFL, Ron Artest, Russell Westbrook, Tony Allen, zach randolph

Kobe Bryant: ‘I’m just like everybody else’

February 24, 2015 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Kobe Bryant is one of the most polarizing figures in sports. He’s part Michael Jordan, part Alex Rodriguez. No player in the NBA fills both ends of the spectrum like Kobe Bean Bryant. He plays the hero and the villain better than anyone. When Kobe finally decides to hang up his Nikes, it’ll be a … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Ahmad Rashad, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal

10 observations on the NBA season so far

November 13, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

We’re a couple of weeks into the NBA season, and some fascinating storylines are already developing. Here are my picks for the top-10 developments and observations on the 2014-15 season so far. 1. The Rookies need time Andrew Wiggins. Jabari Parker. Julius Randle. Marcus Smart. This was supposed to be the rookie class that made … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Anthony Davis, Cavaliers, Heat, Klay Thompson, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, NBA, Rajon Rondo

Lakers can relate to Democrats

November 4, 2014 by Joel Huerto 1 Comment

The look on Kobe Bryant’s face said it best. After dropping a game to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, Bryant walked off the Staples Center court shaking his head and looking dejected. His Lakers fell to 0-5. It is the worst start in Lakers history since the 1957-58 season when the team was still … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: James Worthy, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Cooper

Scott believes Kobe could average 22

October 8, 2014 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Kobe Bryant’s first shot attempt of the 2014-15 NBA season was an airball. It wasn’t the type of result you’d expect from one of the 10 best players in the history of the basketball, but he is human after all. He played just six games last season because of a knee injury, and the year … [Read more…]

Posted in: General, NBA Tagged: Byron Scott, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
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