Kobe Bryant’s influence on basketball continues to shape the NBA years after his retirement and tragic passing. Few players ...

What sparked the NBA legend's 81-point masterpiece? Former Raptors coach Sam Mitchell helps break it down, 20 years later. Shaun Powell On Jan. 22, 2006 Kobe put up his iconic 81-point performance.

The first five shots Kobe Bryant took in the final game of his 20-year NBA career ended in the same way: a miss. A 3-pointer on the left wing fell short. A midrange jumper went long. His third and ...

Late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant put on one of the most unfathomable scoring performances in NBA history two decades ago tonight. Peek-a-boo. 81 points. Bryant torched the Toronto Raptors on ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Kobe became a Los Angeles Lakers superstar through his highlight plays, ...