One year later: Celebrating Kobe Bryant's career highlights
A year after the world lost one of the biggest sports icons in history, the legacy of Kobe Bryant continues to live on through generations of athletes, the city of Los Angeles, philanthropy, literature and beyond. To celebrate his life, we are looking back on some of his biggest moments.
A year after the world lost one of the biggest sports icons in history, the legacy of Kobe Bryant continues to live on through generations of athletes, the city of Los Angeles, philanthropy, literature and beyond. To celebrate his life, we are looking back on some of his biggest moments.
Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna shared love of basketball and skills on the court
Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were often seen together at games, and he was known to gush about her tenacity as a basketball player in interviews and on social media.
Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were often seen together at games, and he was known to gush about her tenacity as a basketball player in interviews and on social media.
Celebrities, sports community pay tribute to Kobe Bryant one year after deadly helicopter crash
From nationally-televised tribute videos to an executive order pushing for a statue in Washington, D.C., here's what the biggest stars in Hollywood and in sports did to honor Kobe Bryant.
From nationally-televised tribute videos to an executive order pushing for a statue in Washington, D.C., here's what the biggest stars in Hollywood and in sports did to honor Kobe Bryant.
Murals pay tribute to Kobe, Gigi Bryant in LA and around the world one year later
You can say Los Angeles is painted in purple and gold. Take a walk down the street and you might notice something special… murals painted along walls and businesses honoring NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi.
You can say Los Angeles is painted in purple and gold. Take a walk down the street and you might notice something special… murals painted along walls and businesses honoring NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi.
Shaq joins Henry Co. Sheriff's Office as community relations director
Shaquille O'Neal said he has always wanted to be a sheriff and now the NBA legend has officially taken a role at the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
Shaquille O'Neal said he has always wanted to be a sheriff and now the NBA legend has officially taken a role at the Henry County Sheriff's Office.
'This kid's a pro': Kobe Bryant's high school coach reflects on his legacy
Kobe Bryant’s legacy is often remembered for his decades spent in Southern California, but his high school coach says that no matter how big of a global superstar he became, Bryant stayed true to his Pennsylvania roots.
Kobe Bryant’s legacy is often remembered for his decades spent in Southern California, but his high school coach says that no matter how big of a global superstar he became, Bryant stayed true to his Pennsylvania roots.
Ayton scores season-high 26 points, Suns beat Rockets 109-103
The Suns won for the first time since Jan. 9. Between the two losses, they had three games postponed because of health and safety protocols after playing at Washington.
The Suns won for the first time since Jan. 9. Between the two losses, they had three games postponed because of health and safety protocols after playing at Washington.
How to win $25K watching NBA’s Wednesday night matchups
Boston-Philadelphia and San Antonio-Golden State highlight talented card of games.
Boston-Philadelphia and San Antonio-Golden State highlight talented card of games.
Former NBA guard Delonte West lands job at rehab facility where he was treated, report says
Former NBA guard and St. Joseph's University standout Delonte West has landed a job at the rehab facility he attended after he was helped by Mark Cuban last year, according to a report.
Former NBA guard and St. Joseph's University standout Delonte West has landed a job at the rehab facility he attended after he was helped by Mark Cuban last year, according to a report.
Kyrie Irving bought George Floyd’s family a house, former NBA player Stephen Jackson says
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving purchased George Floyd’s family a new home, according to former NBA player and close friend of the Floyd family Stephen Jackson.
Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns says he's tested positive for COVID-19
Karl-Anthony Towns announced Friday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as the NBA has postponed the Wolves' Friday night game versus the Grizzlies.
Karl-Anthony Towns announced Friday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19, as the NBA has postponed the Wolves' Friday night game versus the Grizzlies.
NBA fines Kyrie Irving $50,000 for going to an indoor party
Kyrie Irving, who has missed five games, has been fined $50,000 for attending an indoor party.
Kyrie Irving, who has missed five games, has been fined $50,000 for attending an indoor party.
Hawks-Suns game latest to be called off by NBA amid coronavirus
The postponement was the sixth in the league since Sunday, and the seventh overall this season.
The postponement was the sixth in the league since Sunday, and the seventh overall this season.
Beal scores 34, Wizards beat Suns 128-107 for first home win
"We didn’t play our basketball," Devin Booker said. "We played the brand of basketball that they play, and it didn’t work out for us."
"We didn’t play our basketball," Devin Booker said. "We played the brand of basketball that they play, and it didn’t work out for us."
Doc Rivers denounces D.C. riot: 'Could you imagine if those were all Black people'
“I’ll say it because I don’t think a lot of people want to: Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol and what would have happened,” Rivers asked following Wednesday's riots.
“I’ll say it because I don’t think a lot of people want to: Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol and what would have happened,” Rivers asked following Wednesday's riots.
Suns drain 21 3-pointers, beat Raptors 123-115
The Suns have won five of their past six and improved to 6-2, which is tied for tops in the Western Conference with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Suns have won five of their past six and improved to 6-2, which is tied for tops in the Western Conference with the Los Angeles Lakers.
George scores 39 points, Clippers hold off Suns 112-107
At 5-2, the Clippers are tied with the Suns and Los Angeles Lakers for the West lead.
At 5-2, the Clippers are tied with the Suns and Los Angeles Lakers for the West lead.
NBA Hall of Famer, Phoenix Suns legend Paul Westphal dies at age 70
Paul Westphal, known as "Westy," was a prominent Valley icon and joined the NBA Hall of Fame back in 2019. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in August 2020.
Paul Westphal, known as "Westy," was a prominent Valley icon and joined the NBA Hall of Fame back in 2019. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in August 2020.
Booker scores 25, Suns overwhelm Jazz for 106-95 victory
Phoenix held Utah to 41.7% shooting from the field and forced 13 turnovers. Offensively, the Suns shot a sizzling 51.5% from 3-point range and made 17 3-pointers overall.
Phoenix held Utah to 41.7% shooting from the field and forced 13 turnovers. Offensively, the Suns shot a sizzling 51.5% from 3-point range and made 17 3-pointers overall.
Becky Hammon becomes first woman to coach NBA team
Assistant coach Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Assistant coach Becky Hammon took over the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in a 121-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.