Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant / Kobe Bryant has a sculpture in China
Kobe Bryant’s presence looms large wherever he goes. Los Angeles enthusiastically cheers for him after making a game winner, when he labors through injuries and when he gives his infamous glares. He’s dominating the Twitter game, earning the NBA’s Social Media Award, informing fans and the media about rehabbing through his torn left Achilles tendon [...]
Kobe Bryant / There’s a big Kobe Bryant sculpture in China, apparently (Photo)
Kobe Bryant has ranked among the most popular players in the NBA for more than 15 years now, as his legendary scoring prowess, on- and off-court charisma, affiliation with the glamorous Los Angeles Lakers and near-constant exposure to massive audiences through nationally televised games and deep playoff runs have combined to make him one the [...]
Kobe Bryant / Kobe Bryant’s auction proceeds to help anti-bullying campaign
When portions of Kobe Bryant’s memorabilia sells at an auction next month, 50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of four items will benefit the Bully Project, an campaign that hopes to create more support for anti-bullying causes.The items will include Bryant’s 2000 NBA All-Star game ring, his 1996 Magic Roundball Classic All-Star medallion [...]
Kobe Bryant / Kobe reportedly wants ‘two more cracks’ at winning championships before he retires
Kobe Bryant hinted recently that once he recovers from the torn Achilles injury that prematurely ended his 2013 season, he’d continue his playing career beyond next season. That was a bit of a change from what had been widely accepted, which was that once Bryant’s contract was up at the end of next season, he’d… [...]
Kobe Bryant / A source tells ESPN Los Angeles that Kobe Bryant wants to play
A source tells ESPN Los Angeles that Kobe Bryant wants to play at least two more seasons. Kobe is coming off an Achilles’ tendon tear and entering the final year of a contract that will pay him $30. [...] Read more Kobe Bryant news
Kobe Bryant / Lakers trainer Gary Vitti said Kobe Bryant (Achilles’ surgery)
Lakers trainer Gary Vitti said Kobe Bryant (Achilles’ surgery) "looks exactly the way he’s supposed to look at this point in time." .. [...] Read more Kobe Bryant news
Kobe Bryant / Kobe and Kimmel to talk for charity in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Kobe Bryant will sit down with late night host Jimmy Kimmel for a conversation at the Nokia Theatre on Aug. 15 to raise money toward eliminating homelessness in the Los Angeles area."Kobe Up Close" will feature Bryant talking about his career and sharing some of his … Read more Kobe Bryant [...]
Kobe Bryant / Bryant promotes IOC’s get-active campaign (Yahoo! Sports)
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Kobe Bryant has joined forces with the IOC to promote a global get-active campaign. Read more Kobe Bryant news
Kobe Bryant / Kimmel to interview Kobe at Nokia Theatre
LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant is still months away from returning to the court, but Los Angeles Lakers fans itching to see him up close and personal again will get their chance this summer.Bryant will sit down with late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel for a one-night-only event at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. [...]
Kobe Bryant / Kimmel to interview Kobe at Nokia Theatre
LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant is still months away from returning to the court, but Los Angeles Lakers fans itching to see him up close and personal again will get their chance this summer.Bryant will sit down with late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel for a one-night-only event at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. [...]