Ray" later reflected that neither he nor Kobe had any idea at that time that they would be competing against each other for the remainder of their careers. "We knew each other. We had no clue. We had no idea what our careers would entail,
2006 — Kobe Bryant scores a staggering 81 points — the second-highest total in NBA history — and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Toronto Raptors 122-104.
Coming off a tough loss to the Clippers, the Lakers have little trouble defeating the NBA's worst team, the Washington Wizards.
The Making of a Legend' covers the late basketball legend's life on and off the court, including the beginning of his love story with his wife Vanessa.
Shawn Stockman reveals how Kobe Bryant’s flashy pass during a charity game showed him the vast gap between pros and recreational players.
Counting last year's two big individual performances, this date has been a day when larger-than-life moments happen in the NBA.