Kobe Bryant gave his verdict on the best players in Los Angeles Lakers history, and left out his old NBA title-winning teammate, Shaquille O'Neal.

"I would never use the word 'tank' and 'Kobe' in the same sentence" - Alvin Gentry shuts down claims that Kobe Bryant quit in Game 7 vs. Suns originally appeared on Basketball Network.

FC Barcelona unveiled its new away kit, which is inspired by late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The yellow top features Bryant's signature logo and a snakeskin-style pattern to evoke his "Mamba Mentality." The kit is accented with violet and black, mirroring the Lakers' color palette.

Rising to third all-time on the scoring list, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Lakers out of Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania in 1997. He quickly became a star, dueling with Michael Jordan in his first All-Star Game in 1998 and teaming with Shaquille O’Neal to bring Los Angeles a three-peat (2000, 2001, 2002).

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas claims that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is the franchise's only 'American Hero'.

Barcelona unveiled a new kit that pays homage to NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his famed “Mamba Mentality" brand.

"An autographed pair of Adidas EQT Top 10 shoes that Kobe Bryant wore in his first Los Angeles Lakers start have sold for $240,000 (including buyer's premium) with SCP Auctions, the second-largest sum ever paid for a pair of his sneakers," wrote Dan Hajducky.

A former Boston Celtics champion called out the recent disrespect directed at Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.