The Lakers have had many great players, but few became true franchise legends. Kobe Bryant did. His legacy is unmatched, but his journey was not easy. Former teammate Nick Young revealed the challenges Kobe faced in his final years,

Tyrese Haliburton scored 28 points and matched a season high with 15 assists, and the Indiana Pacers recovered after blowing a 17-point third-quarter lead to beat the Houston Rockets 115-102.

Born in 1978, Bryan was named after Kobe beef, a form of wagyu steak from the city of Kobe in Japan. And although his middle name is less widely known, it is no less unusual.

He thought coming to the Rockets would be easier because you had, you know, Charles and 'Dream.' Scottie bumped head with Charles in a way that wasn't crazy, but it's you come from a work ethic of Michael Jordan and yourself,

Dwight Howard recalled the time when Kobe Bryant told him off before the big man left the LA Lakers in his first stint.

Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA title in the 2008-09 season, and according to a former player from that team, Shaquille O'Neal played an unexpected role in that championship run.

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is clear on what is important after a 51-point performance.

A look back at Kobe Bryant standing up for Carmelo Anthony at the 2011 All-Star game after Melo was asked about trade talks with the Knicks.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder had a big night on Monday, scoring 51 points over the Houston Rockets. Not only did his team