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2012 NBA Playoffs: LeBron James Can Learn a Thing or Two From Kobe Bryant

2012 NBA Playoffs: LeBron James Can Learn a Thing or Two From Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is always doing work. The Los Angeles Lakers star shooting guard still gets things done even at his age of 33.

The Black Mamba never lets anything bother him, when it’s from missing big shots, to not passing, or never letting [...]

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol now own a horse together

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol now own a horse together

Teammates show their bonds in many ways, whether by picking each other up after falls on the court or going out to dinner together on road trips. They’re coworkers, but also often friends, and that means they sometimes get together outside of the team context, too. Some even go into business together.

Most, however, do not co-own horses. [...]

NBA Rankings: Week 18

NBA Rankings: Week 18

A big back to back, home and home setup between Houston and Denver this week as they jockey for the 7 and 8 seeds in the West. The Magic may have finally met an issue they can’t overcome in Dwight Howard’s bulging disc in his back. The Spurs are going to be dangerous as Poppovich once again rested some of the older starters even during a win streak. And someone better wake 76′ers as[...]

Andrew Bynum needs to be more mature to ensure success for the Los Angeles Lakers

Andrew Bynum needs to be more mature to ensure success for the Los Angeles Lakers

Andrew Bynum has been an exceptional find for the Los Angeles Lakers. At the age of 24, he has already won two NBA championships with L.A in his 7 year career. This year has been a new coming for Bynum. He has played some exceptional basketball for the L.A Lakers – his statistics prove just that. Presently, he is averaging [...]

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant not pleased by Mike Brown’s decision to bench him

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant not pleased by Mike Brown’s decision to bench him

On Sunday night Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant was benched late in the 4th frame in the game against Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis went on to win the match by 102-96.  The 33 year old guard was sent to the bench at the time when the game had reached its climax and could have been [...]

The Lakers are just waiting for Metta World Peace to lose his mind

The Lakers are just waiting for Metta World Peace to lose his mind

This should come of no surprise but some of Metta World Peace’s (or Ron Artest) teammates are counting down the days until he has a full on meltdown. Now, to be fair, Peace has been a rather peaceful (yes, that was on purpose) teammate while in Los Angeles. But that was under Phil Jackson’s regime. And the feeling in the Lakers’ locker room [...]

NBA MVP Power Rankings: LeBron James Reigns, Kobe Bryant Challenges

NBA MVP Power Rankings: LeBron James Reigns, Kobe Bryant Challenges

LeBron James remains the king of the SBNation.com NBA MVP Power Rankings as we enter February, but there’s a switch at No. 2 as Kobe Bryant crawls past Kevin Durant on the strength of a well-rounded floor game. Further down the board, Kyle Lowry falls out of the top 10 as his individual performance slides, [...]

LeBron Wins Round One of Match-Up Versus Kobe as Heat Roll Past Lakers

LeBron Wins Round One of Match-Up Versus Kobe as Heat Roll Past Lakers

LeBron 1, Kobe 0.

This is the score so far of the series this season between LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, as the King won round one of the most anticipating match-ups of the NBA season. For every NBA fan, watching the Heat and Lakers is a must.

Just like last night. [...]

All-Star Voting Update: T’Wolves’ Rubio Third, Love 5th At Respective Positions

All-Star Voting Update: T’Wolves’ Rubio Third, Love 5th At Respective Positions

Minnesota Timberwolves’ rookie point guard Ricky Rubio is currently third amongst Western Conference guards in the newly released all-star fan vote.

Through 14 games, Rubio is averaging 10.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 4.6 [...]

Kobe Bryant shines as Los Angeles Lakers defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 97 – 92

Kobe Bryant shines as Los Angeles Lakers defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 97 – 92

Kobe Bryant has been in stupendous form recently, scoring bucket loads of points and driving the Los Angeles Lakers to victories. That trend continued here at the Staples Center with another massive showing by Bryant propelling Los Angeles to victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers took a firm grip on the match in the [...]