"There's certain things that I could do then that I can't do now" - Kobe Bryant explained how he dealt with the aging process and adjusted his game

Kobe Bryant knew he had to make a change to his game in 2010, so he did what was necessary and went on to dominate the ...
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Catching Up With The ‘Cats: John Celestand (‘99)

During the 1999-2000 Los Angeles Lakers championship season, Kobe Bryant was always the first player in the practice gym, followed by rookie John Celestand. The Lakers drafted Celestand (‘99) with the ...
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Rockets rookie Josh Christopher details admiration for Kobe Bryant

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Rookie guard Josh Christopher is paid and employed by the Houston Rockets, but his roots run deep with Lakers' purple and gold. "My grandma is a die-hard Laker fan and Kobe ...

The Unstoppable Kobe Bryant: Insights from His Defenders

Tony Allen, known for his defensive tenacity, faced Kobe Bryant in only his 54th NBA game. As a rookie, Allen felt the weight of the task ahead of him. "I was definitely hyped," he recalled, with ...
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The unstoppable Kobe Bryant, as told by the defenders tasked with stopping him

Years after Kobe dropped 81 on the Raptors, those who went up against him shared what it was like to face the Black Mamba.