Kobe Bryant

Shaquille O’Neal talks about spending $1,000 on his pedicures, the time he gave Kobe Bryant a piggyback ride after he sprained his ankle and his SHAQ-A-LICIOUS XL Gummies.

Mamba Day was celebrated by fans with several events throughout Los Angeles, honoring the late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News on Aug. 24, 2024.

Kobe Bryant Day, also known as “Mamba Day” is recognized on Aug. 24 (8/24) in Los Angeles and Orange County as a day to commemorate and honor the life of former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant. Here’s everything going on for Kobe Bryant Day 2024.

A monumental day for Lakers fans and basketball fans everywhere as Kobe and Gigi Bryant’s new statue was unveiled outside Crypto.Com Arena. The Bryant family and close friends saw it first in a private ceremony outside the arena Friday morning. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2, 2024.

The Lakers unveiled a statue in honor of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Friday outside Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.

The world of sports memorabilia never ceases to amaze, but even seasoned collectors were left in awe at the recent Goldin 100 auction. Hosted by the iconic Goldin Auctions, and bolstered by eBay’s recent acquisition, this event has set new records and turned heads with its extraordinary lineup. The auction, which featured 50 of the most sought-after collectibles, saw bidding…

The new Nike Kobe 4 “Girl Dad” shoe draws inspiration from images of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter watching the game they both loved at Staples Center.

As the latest homage to the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, a new mural is now on display in Watts.

Brian Peterson, a muralist, decorated the walls of the gym at Nickerson Gardens in Watts. NBC Los Angeles’ Colleen Williams speaks with the artist. 

Vanessa Bryant helps unveil a refurbished gym and basketball court in Watts. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Monday May 20, 2024.

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers received some special footwear Saturday, courtesy of Kobe Bryant’s widow.

Kobe Bryant’s 2000 Los Angeles Lakers NBA championship ring gifted to his father is up for auction, according to Goldin auction website.

The new Kobe Bryant statue outside Crypto.com Arena has a few spelling errors carved into it. NBCLA’s Alex Rozier reports on March 11, 2024.

One month after a celebratory unveiling for the Kobe Bryant statue outside of Crypto.com Arena, fans started to notice a few spelling errors on the statue – some more obvious than others.

Bryant’s statue will join a list of Lakers legends who have a statue outside the arena like Elgin Baylor, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jerry West and announcer Chick Hearn.

Bryant’s statue will join a list of Lakers legends who have a statue outside the arena like Elgin Baylor, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jerry West and announcer Chick Hearn.

Five high school athletes who were taught by the late Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, open up about their experience in having him as their coach. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 26, 2024.

The girls known as the “Mamba 5” are pushing forward to keep the legacy and goals of Kobe and Gigi Bryant alive.

Jan. 26 marks four years since Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others were tragically killed in a helicopter crash.

As people in the city of Los Angeles and Lakers fans remember Kobe Bryant on the fourth anniversary of his death, a community in Philadelphia is also mourning the basketball legend. That’s because long before Bryant became synonymous with Los Angeles Basketball, he was a prodigy, playing for Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia and already displaying a lot...