This profound realization made Bryant shift his focus. He was no longer bothered about what people say about where he ranks in GOAT conversations. For Black Mamba, the very essence of playing in the NBA was to win the championship, which he considered the most important thing.

If we go to their respective peaks, Kobe never put together a season like the one Curry did in 2015-16 when he led the league at 30.1 PPG on 50/45/91 shooting splits. The guy made an NBA record 402 3-pointers at a 45% clip en route to the only unanimous MVP award in history and Curry's second straight.

Vanessa and Natalia Bryant, the late Kobe Bryant's widowed wife and eldest daughter, were at the Lakers' opening night loss to the Warriors. The opening night game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors was attended by Vanessa and Natalia Bryant, the wife and daughter of the late Kobe Bryant.

When Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher were teammates, they were snagging NBA championships left and right for the Los Angeles Lakers. Much has been said about Kobe's partnership with Shaquille O'Neal. However, it was Fisher who was by Bryant's side when he won his fourth and fifth titles.

One of the top names being discussed in the 2026 NBA Draft class has been compared to Kobe Bryant, and there are even some who believe he’s further along than Bryant was at this stage. With the 2025 NBA Draft now finished,

Fast forward to 2025, and Natalia, the eldest daughter of Bryant, is stepping into her own spotlight as she makes her debut as a creative director for a new short film produced in collaboration with the Los Angeles Lakers.

In basketball, teamwork outweighs star power, and last year’s OKC Thunder or the Indiana Pacers are the biggest examples. Only a  few big names, yet they thrived through and played the Finals.

Robert Horry recalls telling Kobe Bryant about how Red Bull makes you crash, and how he thinks it helped Kobe with an investment.

Shaquille O’Neal reveals the moment he realized his feud with Kobe Bryant had to end, offering a heartfelt reflection on their bond.