Klay Thompson Won't Tolerate This Kobe Bryant Disrespect originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson won't stand for any disrespect towards NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Seven years later, LeBron James reignited the conversation about championships and ring culture on the "Mind the Game" podcast. He claimed he never quite understood why championships became the main criteria for judging greatness and pushed back on the idea that pulling the "championship card" should define a player's legacy.

When Kobe Bryant missed his first Lakers training camp after Venice Beach streetball injury: "This will set him back" originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's retro adidas basketball shoes have dropped in the "All-Star" colorway for the first time since 2002.

"It was exasperating" - Lakers chronicler says young Kobe Bryant never bought into Phil Jackson's Triangle offense originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban compared Cooper Flagg's debut to the early stages of Kobe Bryant's career.

Bryant was an avid Dodgers fan and often attended home games at Dodger Stadium. The team also gave away custom Bryant jerseys last season that featured his No. 8 on the front and his No. 24 on the back. It had a "KB" patch on the sleeve and a snake in recognition of his Black Mamba nickname.

Pau Gasol developed a strong brotherhood with Kobe Bryant during his time in L.A., which made leaving the Lakers very difficult for him.