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2025 NBA playoffs: The biggest questions, boldest predictions and early Finals picks
The wait is over. The highly anticipated 2025 NBA playoffs are set to begin, featuring spicy first-round matchups, a ...
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Hear What Kobe Bryant Told Allen Iverson After Game 1 of the 2001 Finals
After Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant had a memorable exchange with Allen Iverson. Iverson had just led the Philadelphia 76ers to a stunning Game 1 victory over the heavily favored Los ...
Most points in a playoff game: Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have won 17 championships in their franchise history. They have seen plenty of impressive individual ...
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"I would never compare him to Michael, but if anyone is close, it'll be him" - Larry Bird on why he puts Kobe Bryant and Jordan in one category
"I would never compare him to Michael, but if anyone is close to him, it'll be him." Bryant hadn't even been drafted yet, but ...
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"I'm not clutch"- Kobe Bryant's sarcastic response after Game 1 loss to Dallas in the 2011 WCSF
After a last-second miss against Dallas, Kobe Bryant sarcastically dismissed his clutch gene in front of the reporters.
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Shaquille O'Neal admits 2001 Lakers benefited from Kobe Bryant's injury: "The best thing that happened to us"
One of the most talked-about moments in the feud between Shaquille O'Neal and the late Kobe Bryant occurred in October 2004.
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Kobe Bryant reveals what he told Allen Iverson in the 2001 Finals: “No matter how much heart and emotion you play with, against us that doesn’t matter”
Kobe Bryant remembered his fierce 2001 NBA Finals exchange with Allen Iverson, telling him that passion isn’t enough to beat ...
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Sasha Vujacic explains why Artest was for the Lakers winning a title in 2010 - "He's like one of my favorite teammates of all time"
Artest, then known as Ron Artest, to sign a five-year deal in 2009. The bruising forward just came from a top-five Defensive ...
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"LeBron doesn't have the gene" - Scottie Pippen said LeBron is a step behind Kobe and Jordan because he doesn't demand the ball in the clutch
According to former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen, the killer instinct is exactly where James falls short compared to his storied predecessors.
JJ Redick Mimics Kobe Bryant After Lakers Clinch No. 3 Seed
First-year Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick seemed to channel the ghost of fallen L.A. legend Kobe Bryant after a postgame presser on Friday night. Altho ...
Luka Doncic joins Kobe Bryant in Lakers history after Friday's game
Luka Doncic became the second Lakers player after the late great Kobe Bryant to notch a statistical achievement after ...
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When Shaq admitted Kobe was the best player in the world after winning Game 2 of the 2001 WCF: "It is good to play with the best player in the world on your team"
Shaquille O’Neal heaped praise on Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant after leading the team to an 88-81 win over the Spurs in Game 2 ...