“He’s Still Winning” Bryant Family Honors Kobe in Hall of Fame Induction
By Amanda Scurlock, Sports Writer
Published May 20, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, right, dribbles past Golden State Warriors’ Baron Davis, left, during the Lakers’ 108-103 win in an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 22, 2007 in Los Angeles..(AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant was one of nine iconic figures who were enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2020 class on May 15.
His eldest daughter, Natalia, wore his Hall of Fame jacket while his wife Vanessa said the induction speech on his behalf. Kobe’s role model and NBA icon Michael Jordan presented the Hall of Fame honor.
Lakers Players Reminisce on Kobe Bryant One Year After his Death
By Amanda Scurlock, Sports Writer
Published January 28, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, right, dribbles past Golden State Warriors’ Baron Davis, left, during the Lakers’ 108-103 win in an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 22, 2007 in Los Angeles..(AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
On January 26, 2020, Lakers legend Kobe Bryant along with his daughter Gianna and seven other passengers were killed in a helicopter accident. One year later, Lakers stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James share their memories of Bryant and explain his impact.
In the wake of Bryant’s death, Lakers guard Anthony Davis mentioned how he did not feel burdened to be the face of the franchise. Forward LeBron James and the Lakers were a support system to Davis.