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Lakers draft picks Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis channel ‘Mamba Mentality’

LOS ANGELES — It was by all accounts the perfect way for L.A.’s newcomers, Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis, to ingratiate themselves with Lakers fans when they were introduced to the media Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

The five greatest draft steals in Lakers history

These five players were the greatest draft steals the Lakers ever came away with.

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Jalen Hood-Schifino says he grew up a fan of Kobe Bryant

Jalen Hood-Schifino, the first player the Lakers took in Thursday's draft, says he's always been a fan the late Kobe Bryant.

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Humbly at home: Our 1-on-1 interview with Panthers QB Bryce Young

In our 1-on-1 interview with Panthers QB Bryce Young, the 1st overall pick recalls a piece of his draft day experience, a special moment at OTAs and a few wild fun facts.

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NFL star shows off huge chest tattoo including Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan

Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby has got a new tattoo which features some of the world's biggest sports stars including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Muhammad Ali

Daily Mirror

New number has Panthers OLB Brian Burns feeling like Kobe Bryant

Panthers OLB Brian Burns told WCNC's Ashley Stroehlein that his uniform number change has him feeling like Kobe Bryant.

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Jerry West on talking Kobe Bryant out of signing with his Grizzlies

Kobe Bryant almost became a member of the Grizzlies in 2004, but Jerry West, then an executive with them, told him not to do it.

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NBA teams who have never won a championship as Denver Nuggets end 47-year wait

The Denver Nuggets won their first ever NBA Championship on Monday evening, defeating the Miami Heat in Game 5 thanks, largely, to the heroics of Finals MVP Nikola Jokic

Daily Mirror

Kobe Bryant made NBA free agency request amid Shaquille O'Neal beef with Los Angeles Lakers

Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal are remembered as one of the greatest duo's before their break up in 2004, but the NBA could have looked very differently if the 'Black Mamba' got his way

Daily Mirror

Jerry West Shared New Details on the Time Kobe Bryant Told Him He Wanted to Play for Grizzlies

Memphis fans would have loved this.

Sports Illustrated

Meet Clippers rookie Kobe Brown, who projects as the perfect ‘glue guy’ at the next level

Missouri senior forward Kobe Brown is a fascinating sleeper available in the 2023 NBA Draft.

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Novak Djokovic Salutes Kobe Bryant After French Open Victory

The tennis superstar attributed his mindset to the Basketball Hall of Famer.

Sports Illustrated

Mike Breen Shares Incredible Backstory of Kobe Bryant Autographed Jersey Saved From Fire

The announcer’s Long Island home was engulfed in flames on Sept. 25.

Sports Illustrated

On this day: Maxwell, McHale drafts; Clyde, Shannon born; Brightman passes; G3 2008 Finals

On this day, Boston drafted Cedric Maxwell and Kevin McHale, Earl Shannon and Ben Clyde were born, Al Brightman passed, and Game 3 of the 2008 NBA Finals was lost.

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Chris Paul on how he and Kobe Bryant could’ve played together on the Lakers

In 2011, a deal that would've sent Chris Paul to the Lakers was nixed, and he talked about what could've been with him and Kobe Bryant.

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A lovely mural honoring Lakers legends was unveiled in Koreatown

A look at the beautiful new mural created by artist Jonas Never that honors three eras of Lakers championship basketball.

Daily Mirror

Shaquille O'Neal slams NBA top 10 list and unhappy with Kobe Bryant's position

The four-time NBA champion and three-time Finals MVP is not happy with how low he and his late Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant rank in ESPN's list of the top ten players of all-time

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Shaq Had an Emotional Message About Kobe Bryant on Anniversary of One of Their Best Plays

NBA fans felt the same way as Shaq.

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Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan reveals story of meeting Kobe Bryant

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan recently revealed the story of when he first met Kobe Bryant.

The Times of India

The LA Lakers have options, but LeBron James may not like them all

The day after the Los Angeles Lakers’ season ended in a sweep, general manager Rob Pelinka told reporters that the team intended to “keep our core of young guys together.”

Sports Illustrated

How Detroit’s 2003 Draft Mistake Altered Carmelo Anthony’s Career

The NBA star is at peace retiring without a ring, but it’s hard to look past how an early championship with the Pistons could’ve shifted the 38-year-old’s trajectory.

Sports Illustrated

LeBron James’s Awful Shot in Final Seconds of Game 4 Had NBA Fans Making Lots of Michael Jordan Jokes

The four-time NBA champ came up short when the Lakers needed him the most.

Sports Illustrated

Melo Out: Carmelo Anthony Is Content With His Retirement

After 19 seasons in the league, the legendary scorer knew the time was right to give up on his pursuit of a ring and call it a career.

Daily Mirror

UFC star Conor McGregor admits he "felt led into" new Netflix documentary

The legendary former two-weight world champion last week saw his long-awaited documentary 'McGregor Forever' drop on Netflix, but he wasn't thrilled about the project

Marie Claire

Beyoncé Hires Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Natalia as a Summer Intern for Her Renaissance Tour

The summer job of all summer jobs.

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