DeMar DeRozan Reveals How Kobe Bryant Played "Mind Games" That Left Him Stumped Many Times originally appeared on Fadeaway World. DeMar DeRozan's relationship with Kobe Bryant evolved from idolization to mentorship over time. DeRozan grew up watching Bryant and eventually made him his mentor when DeRozan was drafted to the NBA in 2009.

Kobe’s widow Vanessa Bryant, 43, has done a tremendous job raising their three daughters after the Los Angeles Lakers legend and their daughter Gigi’s tragic death in a helicopter crash in 2020. She’s shared a lot of touching family moments lately.

Stephen Curry recalled a moment when he was a rookie, and he tried to trash talk Kobe Bryant at the free throw line.

Dwyane Wade Says Kobe Bryant Belongs In The Top 3: “If You Played Against Mamba, You Know” originally appeared on Fadeaway World.

Haliburton said on "The Pat McAfee Show" Tuesday that he knew it was his Achilles as soon as it happened, and also noted that after writhing on the ground in pain, he thought about trying to have a Kobe Bryant moment by walking off under his own power.

Celebrating the 20-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81-point game in 2006, Nike will bring back the Nike Kobe 1 worn during the game.

McGrady, 46, said on ESPN’s “First Take” at Fanatics Fest on Sunday that if O’Neal had played with him instead of Kobe Bryant, they might have won more championships because he has a strong relationship with O’Neal and they wouldn’t argue as much.

It seems that every player who faced Kobe Bryant has a personal story about the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Stephen Curry is no exception. The two-time MVP thought he was an elite trash talker when he entered the league.

When Kobe Bryant gave Derrick Rose advice that saved his career: "He'll have to adjust his game" originally appeared on Basketball Network.