Kobe Bryant

A stunning tribute to two basketball icons comes to life in Los Angeles, blending history and future in vibrant art.

A muralist talks about his artwork featuring Luka Dončić and Kobe Bryant. Michelle Valles reports for Today in LA on Monday Feb. 17, 2025.

Los Angeles Sparks Team President, Christine Monjer, sat down with NBCLA to remember Kobe Bryant’s legacy in women’s basketball. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 25, 2025.

At My Friend’s Place, a homeless youth advocacy nonprofit in Hollywood, they’re remembering Bryant on the five-year anniversary of his death as someone who gave his money and time to understand the issue they tackle first-hand every day. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Jan. 26, 2025.

Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa donated time and money to My Friend’s Place. The group recalls their lasting legacy.

Five years after NBA great Kobe Bryant, 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in California, several women’s basketball players reflected on what he meant to their game and how he championed it.

Kobe Bryant’s “Grinch” shoes changed NBA Christmas sneakers forever. Here’s a look back at their debut in 2010 and lasting legacy today.

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.