“He actually genuinely cared about you as a person, I’ll never forget that” - NBA analyst says his relationship with Kobe Bryant was special, says he might not have that type of relationship again
“Lakers had to accept 'We’ve gone as far as we can go… This has run its course’” — NBA analyst compares LeBron James’ contract extension to Kobe Bryant’s last few years in the league
"We live in a world where, especially when it gets to the internet, people don't care" - Shaquille O'Neal shows support for Vanessa Bryant amidst her lawsuit against LA County
“He’s not Kareem, he’s not Magic… Most teams though, find four guys as good as Pau” - Max Kellerman believes Pau Gasol was underrated because of the iconic players who played for the Lakers before him
"There's a reason that the Lakers acquired that dude for Kobe" - NBA analyst strongly believes Pau Gasol deserves his jersey to be retired by the LA Lakers
"I was in Dancing with the Stars and I was going back and forth with Dr. Buss" - Mark Cuban recalls how close Dallas Mavericks were to pairing Kobe Bryant and Dirk Nowitzki
"I knew Kobe would go out of his way to prove that this tactic wouldn't work on him" - 2x NBA champion opens up on 'hand in the face' guarding tactic against Kobe Bryant
"Kobe said, ‘I need 48 hours or something to discuss this with my family'" - Former NBA champion recalls how indecision led to Jerry Buss blocking Kobe Bryant's move to Detroit
"LeBron's team is also like Luka; not good enough to put him in that mix" - NBA analysts discuss LeBron James' chances of winning MVP next season, compare his career graph to Kobe Bryant
“It’s not meant to be easy man, there’s levels, right?” - Phil Handy says players like Kawhi Leonard and Kobe Bryant’s relentlessness separates them from others
NBA News Roundup: Dejounte Murray and Paolo Banchero have a go at each other on social media, LA Lakers assistant coach compares Kyrie Irving to the late great Kobe Bryant, and more - August 8th, 2022
“I don’t think people even had signs he’s gonna break Kareem’s record” - NBA analyst believes LeBron James is undeserving of a Kobe Bryant-type contract, says he doesn’t have a connection in LA
“I’m not going against Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Kevin Durant in one team” - Former NBA champion says the 2012 USA Olympic team is the greatest team of all time
“Everyone already knew Russell was their best player, why undermine their confidence?” - Bill Simmons says Bill Russell helped Kobe Bryant challenge teammates without undermining them
“Basketball’s greatest teammate ever held a soft spot for Kobe Bryant, someone who battled more co-workers over the years than Chevy Chase” - NBA analyst on how Bill Russell grew fond of Kobe Bryant
Revisited: "I couldn't be more proud of you than if you were my own son" - Looking back at late NBA legend Bill Russell's heartfelt interaction with Kobe Bryant during the 2006 All-Star game
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