Kobe’s Friends, Teammates, Coaches, and Rivals Reflect on the Rise of a Legend
In this oral history, Mark Madsen, Del Harris, and others tell the story of Kobe's emergence as one of the greats, in their own words
From Our Archives: How Shaq and Kobe’s Rivalry Shaped the Lakers
In 2001, journalist Elizabeth Kaye followed a team pulled in two directions
Street Artists Continue to Pay Tribute to Kobe Bryant with Murals Throughout the City
Some new, some old, where to find wall art dedicated to the Lakers legend, from Northridge to Long Beach
Kobe Bryant Embodied the Soul of Los Angeles Like No One Else
The late Lakers legend represented the maddening contradictions, startling light, and strange darkness of L.A.
Vanessa Bryant Has Filed a Lawsuit Against the Helicopter Operator Involved in Deadly Crash
The complaint alleges the operator was negligent and failed to use "ordinary care in piloting"
Kobe Bryant’s Impact on Los Angeles, Basketball, and the World
The Mamba Mentality is a reminder to keep at it—no matter what
L.A. Sheriff’s Department Rocked by Kobe Bryant Crash Scene Photo Scandal
When deputies were reported to be showing off gruesome photos of the deadly accident, Alex Villanueva's office didn't follow the "usual routine"
A Local Pilot Examines the Evidence Emerging About Kobe’s Last Flight
Blogger and pilot Scott Lowe walks through the details
How Kobe Became One of the Greats, On and Off the Court
No other baller had skills quite like the Black Mamba—and he was only just beginning to show the world how his greatness could continue in new and different forms
Fans Mourning the Death of Kobe Bryant Flooded L.A. Live on Sunday
Scenes from the moving memorial