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Kobe Bryant

NBA lost more than its iconic logo after the death of basketball legend Jerry West

June 16, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Jerry West, who died at the age of 86 on June 12, 2024, was more than just great NBA player. He was arguably the most influential person in the game of basketball. Few in the history of the game could match West’s accolades as a player and as an executive. He was a collegiate standout … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Jerry West, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O'Neal

First Kobe Bryant statue unveiled in emotional ceremony outside ‘house that Kobe built’

February 9, 2024 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

On a date aligning with Kobe Bryant’s iconic jersey numbers — 8 and 24 — and his daughter Gianna’s No. 2, the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue at Star Plaza outside Crypto.com Arena to honor one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, introduced the statue during an emotional dedication … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Gianna Bryant, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, Star Plaza

NBA diamond anniversary team: OMFB ranks the 75 greatest players in basketball history

July 3, 2022 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

The NBA honored its 75 greatest players — 76 to be exact because of a tie — on Feb. 20, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio. LeBron James was one of 45 members of the all-time 75 team who came in person and participated in the festivities. For LeBron, being a part of an event to honor … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: Bill Russell, Julius Erving, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, NBA 75th anniversary, Shaquille O'Neal, Steph Curry, Tim Duncan, Wilt Chamberlain

Mamba memories: OMFB ranks Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant’s greatest basketball moments

May 17, 2021 by Joel Huerto Leave a Comment

Remember when Kobe Bean Bryant announced he was entering the 1996 NBA draft straight out of high school? He had his shades flipped above his forehead, looking sharp in his tailored suit. Let’s be honest. He looked like a cocky teenager who feared nothing and no one. Many thought Kobe would fall flat on his … [Read more…]

Posted in: Featured, NBA Tagged: 81 points, Black Mamba, Hall of Fame, Kobe Bryant, L.A. Lakers

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 2 Comments

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
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