Kobe Bryant
Chandler Parsons on the Deandre Drama and the End of Kobe
Chandler Parsons recounts the tug-of-war over his longtime friend Deandre Jordan, his growth from an overlooked kid at the University of Florida to a respected NBA veteran, and his thoughts on facing Kobe one last time at the Staples Center.
The NBA Peaked This Week, On to the Playoffs: COOKIES 019 with Real Estate's Jackson Pollis and Corban Goble
Jackson Pollis, of the band Real Estate, and journalist Corban Goble join COOKIES to discuss Kobe Bryant, Crying MJ, and the NBA Playoffs.
The Rams Waited to Announce Their Trade for the First Pick in Deference to Kobe
Somehow both teams kept it secret over night.
Watching Kobe Bryant's Strange, Honest, Perfectly Fitting Last Game
Kobe Bryant went out on his own terms, just as he was always going to. That last ride was as electric and as thrilling, and as stilted, as Kobe himself.
Kobe Bryant Majored in Drama, Not Math
Kobe Bryant's 60-point, 50-shot final game was a microcosm of his career—and of a shot-jacking, hero-ball style that modern analytics have rendered obsolete. Is that a good thing?
Farewell To Kobe Bryant, Who Is Still Probably An Asshole
There's no reason to delve into Kobe's character as he heads into retirement. There's even less of one to pretend things have changed.
No Peers, No Heirs: Kobe At The End Of The Road
Kobe Bryant played with the belief that he could win games all by himself. For a while, he was right. There will never be another player like him, for a reason.
Why Rape Accusations Against Kobe Bryant Did Nothing to Hurt His Career
In 2003, Kobe Bryant was charged with sexual assault, an event that was supposed to destroy his career. It didn't. If his accuser were to make those claims now, would more people believe her?
VICE Sports Q&A: Legendary Lakers Trainer Gary Vitti Reflects on his Career
Gary Vitti, who has been the Lakers' head athletic trainer for 32 years, opens up about Showtime, Kobe, Magic, and a long career in Los Angeles.