Kobe Bryant has created memories, overcome setbacks and reached milestones during his 20-year NBA career, which ended in 2016 on a magical night at Staples Center. Here are some key moments in the career of a five-time champion and 18-time All-Star.

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. Bryant acknowledged that he is unsure whether he can return ...

Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan have achieved so much during their remarkable NBA careers, winning a total of 10 championships between them. But if you had to choose, who would you say has had the better career? Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- a Los ...

Williams points to Bryant’s killer instinct and willingness to embrace high-pressure moments as the deciding factor in late-game situations.

Six years ago today was a day the city of Los Angeles would never forget. Kobe Bryant, one of LA’s most beloved figures, and eight others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. Known for his exploits on the court and insane competitive nature ...

LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant and LeBron James traded hugs, big shots and verbal jabs all night with warmth and humor. In the waning minutes, they went head to head in yet another entertaining duel between two of this generation's greatest talents. Although ...

Lakers star forward LeBron James is in his 21st season in the NBA, and he doesn't seem to be slowing down. While he isn't exactly the same player that he once was, James continues to show that he is a top player in the game. We got another reminder of that ...

One month before the 1996 NBA Draft, the biggest decision of Kobe Bryant’s young life wasn’t made in a gym, a boardroom, or in front of television cameras. It was quietly confessed to a classmate under the lights of a high school prom. The basketball ...