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On this date: Kobe Bryant sinks Phoenix Suns with game-winner

In 2006, Kobe Bryant hit perhaps his most iconic game-winning shot to down Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2022

It’s good to see Nike releasing Kobe sneakers again, but they’re totally doing it the wrong way

Nike's Kobe sneakers are just as hard to get as they used to be.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2022

On this date: Lakers win first series of post-Shaquille O’Neal era

On April 28, 2008, the Lakers swept the Denver Nuggets and looked like title contenders for the first time since trading Shaquille O'Neal.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2022

On this date: Kobe Bryant’s first Sports Illustrated cover appearance

In April of 1998, late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated for the first time while still a teenager.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2022

On this date: Kobe Bryant sets playoff career high versus Kings

In Game 2 of the Lakers-Kings first-round playoff series in 2000, Kobe Bryant had one of his first great, memorable performances.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 27, 2022

On this date: Kobe Bryant makes statement versus Steve Nash’s Suns

On April 26, 2006, Kobe Bryant let it be known that his Lakers were going to compete with the favored Phoenix Suns every step of the way.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 26, 2022

Sad But True: In The NBA, Playoff Rivalries May Be A Thing Of The Past

Former player on two championship teams shares his thoughts on the current NBA playoffs and what makes a real rivalry.

Zenger · Apr 25, 2022

On this date: Kobe Bryant goes nuclear versus the Nuggets

On this date in 2008, Kobe Bryant attacked the Denver Nuggets with one of the better individual games of his career.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 24, 2022

On this date: Kobe, Shaq lead Lakers to blowout win in playoff opener

In 2003, the Lakers opened the playoffs with a blowout win over the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks to Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 20, 2022

Shaquille O’Neal Shares Three Biggest Regrets in NBA Career

The Hall of Famer: ‘I don’t like to make excuses, but I had a lot going on. I was arrogant, I was dumb.’

Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022