Check out these 16 throwback photos of Kobe Bryant that show the Black Mamba’s early life and NBA career from the late ‘90s to the early 2000s.

Editor’s Note: A new series “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” traces the story of Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy to his athletic superstardom and provides an intimate look at his post-NBA ...

Kobe Bryant’s career with the Los Angeles Lakers was a journey filled with glory, pain, wins, and transformation. From the moment he entered the league, Bryant committed himself fully to the Lakers ...

— -- LOS ANGELES -- Playing in the last game of his 20-year career, Kobe Bryant put on a show for a sold-out Staples Center crowd one final time, pouring in a season-high 60 points and steering ...

Candace Parker discusses her relationship with Kobe Bryant and his impact on her basketball career. She shares memories and ...

Kobe Bryant is not considering retiring despite his recent injury woes, saying instead that he is seeking a career "rebirth" after drawing inspiration from the San Antonio Spurs' recent success.

Kobe Bryant’s nephew, Jett Washington, has committed to a college football program and will look to continue his uncle’s legacy following the former NBA superstar’s passing in 2020. Washington, a ...

This week marks the official end of a legendary era in the WNBA. After two decades as a pro and as one of the most decorated women in basketball, Phoenix Mercury star Diana Taurasi announced her ...

(CNN) — Retirement is a daunting prospect for every professional athlete. It’s even more panic-inducing if you’ve devoted 20-plus years of your life to little else but perfecting your craft, ...