Kobe Bryant is playing some of his toughest defense yet, demanding his mother keeps her hands off his merchandise. Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers, superstar guard, said in a court filing that he never gave his mother permission to sell mementos from his high school days and early professional basketball career. Pamela Bryant said the [...]
Spurs Sweep Injury-Riddled Lakers with Kobe Bryant Courtside
April 29, 2013 | Posted by
The San Antonio Spurs dismantled the injury-riddled Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night with a 103-82 victory in Game 4, while Kobe Bryant was courtside to witness the carnage. “Obviously, it wasn’t a fair fight,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. “When you’re a competitor, you want to compete on an even basis, and the Lakers weren’t [...]
Kobe Bryant Vows Not to Tweet During Game 2
April 24, 2013 | Posted by
Kobe Bryant, who questioned coach Mike D’Antoni’s decisions during Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ series against the San Antonio Spurs, vowed to not use Twitter in tonight’s second game. But teammate Metta World Peace wants him to continue. “Kobe should tweet for Game 2 the whole time, every possession,” World Peace said after [...]
Kobe Bryant’s Trainer Says Injury Not Caused By Big Minutes
April 15, 2013 | Posted by
Kobe Bryant’s torn Achilles tendon has been blamed on coach Mike D’Antoni for not managing better the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar’s minutes. But his trainer, Tim Grover had a simple reason: a freak accident. “It had nothing to do with the minutes he had been playing or anything of that sort,” Grover said in a [...]
Without Kobe, Will the Lakers Make the Playoffs?
April 14, 2013 | Posted by
Despite the injury to Kobe Bryant, Stephen A. Smith believes the Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs.
Kobe Bryant Vents His Frustration on Facebook
April 13, 2013 | Posted by
In the middle of the night, Los Angeles Lakers megastar Kobe Bryant took to Facebook to express his frustration about tearing his left Achilles tendon that ends his season. Here it is: “This is such BS! All the training and sacrifice just flew out the window with one step that I’ve done millions of times! [...]
Lakers’ Kobe Bryant Out For Season With Torn Achilles
April 13, 2013 | Posted by
Kobe Bryant, perhaps the best player of his generation, suffered a torn left Achilles tendon Friday night, ending his season and putting into question his Hall of Fame career. With tears in his eyes, the Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar confirmed the worst news to hit the team in a season already full of heartbreaking disappointments. [...]
Magic Johnson Expresses Love, Support for Gay Son, E.J.
April 4, 2013 | Posted by
The Internet is abuzz about the exceedingly warm and supportive statements basketball legend Magic Johnson made to TMZ about his son Earvin “E.J.” Johnson III, who decided to tell the world that he’s gay. Magic talked about his 20-year-old son in a video on TMZ.com, expressing his unwavering love and support for his son. “I [...]
Kobe Bryant 4th on NBA Scoring List, Passing Wilt Chamberlain
April 1, 2013 | Posted by
Kobe Bryant surpassed legendary Wilt Chamberlain Saturday night on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, moving into fourth place with 31,421 points. “What a journey,” Bryant, who had 19 points and 14 assist in the Lakers’ 103-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings, said. “It’s been a very, very long journey. I’m certainly extremely appreciative for all [...]
Lakers’ Metta World Peace Sidelined With Knee Injury
March 27, 2013 | Posted by
Metta World Peace, the Los Angeles Lakers’ petulant forward, has a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee, an injury that will sideline him indefinitely as his team fights to make the playoffs. And so it goes for the Lakers. World Peace returned to Los Angeles to be examined by team doctor Steve Lombardo. “Sorry [...]
