LOS ANGELES — LeBron James absorbed contact and tumbled to the court while his fifth 3-pointer in a three-minute span dropped through the net. The Los Angeles Lakers' entire roster left the bench and crossed the court, gleefully picking up their leader while a sellout crowd roared. “That’s what we're...
WATCH: George Narrates Video Tribute to Bryant Before Clippers Game
LOS ANGELES — The first NBA game at Staples Center since Kobe Bryant's death was difficult for the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings. When the Los Angeles Lakers return to the court Friday night, that will be even more emotional. Clippers forward Paul George narrated a 2-minute video tribute...
Vanessa Bryant Statement: 'We Are Completely Devastated'
Vanessa Bryant made her first public comment Wednesday since the helicopter crash that killed husband Kobe Bryant, one of their daughters and seven other people, taking to Instagram to thank people for the global outpouring of support since the tragedy. She also announced the formation of a fund to help support the other...
Williams Honors Kobe With Tattoo, Leads Bulldogs to Victory
Two days after his hero, Kobe Bryant, died in a helicopter crash, an inspired New Williams scored 25 points to lead Fresno State to a 79-68 victory at Air Force on Tuesday night. Williams paid tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend with a new Mamba tattoo on his...
Kobe Bryant Crash Site Video Released by NTSB
The helicopter in the crash that killed Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others was not equipped with a "terrain awareness" system, according to investigators. "We know that this was a high-energy impact crash," said Jennifer Homendy of the National Transportation Safety Board. Homendy said...
Tears Shed, Joyful Times Recalled at Kobe Bryant Memorial
LOS ANGELES — Fans call it The House that Kobe Built, and since Kobe Bryant's shocking death in a helicopter crash mourners by the thousands have gathered outside the glistening steel-and-glass edifice where the Los Angeles Lakers legend made so much basketball history. The arrivals at downtown Staples Center began...
Bryant's Helicopter Flew in Fog That Grounded Other Choppers
CALABASAS — The helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant and eight others that crashed into a rugged hillside outside Los Angeles was flying in foggy conditions considered dangerous enough that local police agencies grounded their choppers. The helicopter plunged into a steep hillside at about 9:45 a.m. Sunday with an impact that...
Kobe Bryant Left Deep Legacy in LA Sports, Basketball World
LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant inspired a generation of basketball players worldwide with sublime skills and an unquenchable competitive fire. He earned Los Angeles’ eternal adoration during his two decades as the fierce soul of the beloved Lakers, and he was respected by basketball fans from every place with a...
James Closes on Kobe, Davis Has 28 as Lakers Beat Knicks
NEW YORK — LeBron James spent the first half showing why he will soon pass Kobe Bryant for third place on the NBA's career scoring list. Then this season's assists leader put his own offense aside to help Anthony Davis find his. James scored 19 of his 21 points before...