Recently retired NBA point guard Derrick Rose had an incredible run in the first three seasons of his career, but inwardly, he didn’t get to enjoy it. In his first three years in the league, Rose had two All-Star appearances, One All-NBA First Team honour and was awarded MVP in 2011, becoming the youngest NBA…
Back in 2020, when the basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash, PGA Tour stars wore replicas of his shirt at TPC Scottsdale in the WM Phoenix Open to mark their respect for all he had done for sport in the United States. Tony Finau and…
Kobe Bryant’s Hall of Famer career was inspired by his father, Joe “Jellybean,” a professional basketball player in the 70s. Joe passed away this Tuesday at the age of 69, sparking tributes and remembrances across the internet. While the cause of death is pending, former clubs and teammates are sharing memories. La Salle University expressed…
After seeing Paul George flashing his new 76ers jersey this weekend, we really can’t tell much of a difference as his former club uses the same blue-and-red variations. However, what we couldn’t keep our eyes off was the fact that the former Clippers star chose the No. 8 for next season, as a tribute to…
In a recent interview on The Dan Patrick Show, seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry made a definitive choice between his former teammate Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. When asked to select between the two basketball icons, Horry, who won three championships alongside Bryant, opted for the late Lakers legend. “I played with Kobe, so I…
Dwight Howard, a professional basketball player, had the opportunity to play alongside both Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. In a recent podcast interview, he discussed their key differences and similarities. “They have this presence, and when Kobe walks into the room or LeBron walks into the room, their presence is there and you can feel…
Photo: YouTube.com Los Angeles Lakers great Shaquille O’Neal firmly believes that any discussion about the greatest basketball player of all time must include his former teammate Kobe Bryant. For Shaq, the trio of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant stands out as the top contenders in the GOAT debate. “The only thing I don’t…
Photo: Los Angeles Lakers/Twitter In a video below, while appearing on VladTV, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas sheds light on Kobe Bryant’s disdain for Smush Parker, citing a personal anecdote from Parker where he attempted to engage in casual conversation with Bryant, only to be dismissed due to his perceived lack of accolades. This behavior…
Nick Kyrgios recently shared the impact that the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s demise had on his career. Kyrgios is a massive basketball fan and currently co-owns NBL’s South East Melbourne Phoenix. Last year, when he went to watch one of their matches from inside the venue, he called it “the stuff of a movie,”…
Naomi Osaka and the late Kobe Bryant shared a very special relationship, but the Japanese star expressed doubt about not meeting the NBA legend’s expectations. After taking maternity leave for the whole last season, Osaka returned to the WTA Tour at the start of 2024. The four-time Grand Slam champion welcomed her first child, daughter…
