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On this date: Lakers claim third straight NBA championship

The Lakers reached a lofty stratosphere by winning their third straight NBA championship in 2002 versus the New Jersey Nets.

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On this date: Kobe Bryant returns to Philly, drops 32 in Lakers win

In Game 3 of the 2001 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant shined brightly in his hometown and helped lead the Lakers to a victory.

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On this date: Kobe Bryant gives Lakers 3-0 lead in NBA Finals

Kobe Bryant had one of his most underrated performances and clutch shots in Game 3 of the 2002 NBA Finals.

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The most famous American basketball players in Europe

Basketball is a popular sport with a huge global following. As expected, this is due to the fact that basketball has undergone a significant evolution over the years and now ranks among the most popular sporting events in the world and bettors use ...

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum looks back on when the Los Angeles Lakers passed on him in the NBA draft

The Celtics star grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant and L.A.

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On this date: Derek Fisher saves the day in Game 3 of 2010 NBA Finals

Derek Fisher, an underappreciated member of the Kobe Bryant-era Lakers, came up clutch in Game 3 of the 2010 NBA Finals vs. the Celtics.

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On this date: Shaq, Kobe are dominant in 2001 NBA Finals vs. 76ers

After dropping Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals to the 76ers, Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant were their best selves in a Game 2 Lakers win.

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Helene Elliott: Lakers coach Darvin Ham brings a fresh perspective and a voice. Will players listen?

LOS ANGELES — Darvin Ham was still new to the coaching business in 2011, working his third professional job and first with an NBA team. Then-Lakers coach Mike Brown had hired him to be a player development coach, an out-of-the-spotlight role that proved more important to shaping Ham than he…

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Rookie Kobe Bryant jersey sells for incredible amount of money

A Kobe Bryant jersey he wore during his rookie season has just fetched a seven-figure value at an auction.

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On this date: Shaq/Kobe Lakers advance to NBA Finals for first time

Game 7 of the WCF was one of the greatest wins in Lakers history, as Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant finally got over the hump.

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Lakers Share Clip of Kobe’s Past Comments About New Coach Ham

Darvin Ham, who played eight NBA seasons, spent time with Bryant as an assistant in L.A.

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Jayson Tatum dressed exactly like Kobe Bryant did for his Celtics draft workout during practice

This was a really touching, subtle gesture from Tatum.

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On this date: Lakers vanquish Kings in Game 7 of 2002 WCF

In an epic and memorable Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers outlasted their rivals from Sacramento.

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Looking back at Jayson Tatum and Kobe Bryant’s close relationship over the years

A look back at Jayson Tatum's and Kobe Bryant's history.

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LeBron James becomes first active NBA player to become a billionaire

Two other NBA legends, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, also hit 10 figures, but after their playing careers were over.

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On this date: Lakers score controversial win over Kings in 2002 WCF

Although the Lakers took Game 6 of the 2002 WCF over the Kings, many are still complaining about it to this day.

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Stranger Things: Caleb McLaughlin honours Kobe Bryant in new season

McLaughlin ‘is a huge fan and had the idea to pay tribute to Kobe through his character’s jersey’, explained Netflix

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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum drew inspiration from Kobe Bryant for Game 7

The Celtics' best player got them to the NBA Finals with the mentorship and inspiration of late Lakers great Kobe Bryant.

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Jayson Tatum Reveals Text He Sent Kobe Bryant Before Game 7 Win

The Celtics star texted the late Lakers great prior to Game 7. Here’s what he said.

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Celtics Are NBA Finals Bound After Unpredictable Season

Boston appeared to be headed for the lottery at the start of the season, but now have a date with the Warriors in the championship.

Boston Herald

Celtics knock off Miami, 100-96, for first NBA Finals appearance since 2010

MIAMI — Jayson Tatum wore a purple and gold No. 24 armband in honor of his hero, Kobe Bryant, and by the end of the night had collected the trophy named after someone closer to the color uniform he was wearing – Larry Bird, new namesake of the Eastern Conference…

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On this date: Lakers clinch NBA Finals rematch with Celtics

Thanks to an outstanding game from Kobe Bryant, the Lakers eliminated the Suns to reach the 2010 NBA Finals versus the Celtics.

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On this date: Lakers return to NBA Finals after beating Nuggets

In Game 6 of the 2009 WCF, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers knocked off the Nuggets with a dominant performance to return to the NBA Finals.

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Rockets guard Jalen Green takes inspiration from late Kobe Bryant

Jalen Green on who he looked up to prior to his NBA career: “I watched a lot of Kobe (Bryant) when he was younger, how he came into the league, and everything changed for him.”

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On this date: 2001 Lakers dismantle Spurs in four-game WCF sweep

The Shaquille O'Neal-Kobe Bryant Lakers never looked better than they did in the 2001 WCF when they embarrassed the Spurs in a sweep.

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