"It's just about the love of the game" - Kobe Bryant on if he would consider returning to NBA at 38 like Michael Jordan originally appeared on Basketball Network. Michael Jordan 's return to the NBA in 2001 with the Washington Wizards sent shockwaves across the league. But Kobe Bryant understood what kept Jordan motivated.

The Los Angeles Lakers icon named his top five picks for the NBA's best players of all-time, leaving out Shaquille O'Neal and LeBron James.

Basketball Network. As a teenager, Kobe Bryant's dominance in NBA workouts — now part of basketball lore — showed that he was ready to jump straight from Lower Merion High School to the pros. While Bryant's ceiling and skills — exceptional for his age — were crucial,

Paul George recalls his favorite game against Kobe Bryant in his last NBA season: "I kid you not, he did not miss a shot" originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Earl Clark, a forward who played for the Lakers during the 2012-13 season, told Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson about one time in practice when his squad beat Bryant's squad and the "Black Mamba" blew his stack. In fact, he said it was just one of many times the Hall of Famer did just that during practice.

The Los Angeles Dodgers released the design for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's bobblehead for their Aug. 8 giveaway.

Kobe Bryant once spoke on AAU basketball while sharing why he wasn't a fan of the product and impact it has on the youth.

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