Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who died Sunday in a helicopter crash at age 41 along with eight other people including his daughter Gianna, leaves behind a legacy as one of the NBA’s last true greats. From a decorated 20-year career to a post-NBA life that was blossoming, the five-time champion will be remembered for his unparalleled talent, competitive drive, and overall Mamba Mentality. As we continue to honor him, follow The Ringer’s coverage below:
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Remembering Kobe Bryant
The Ringer grapples with the loss of the unforgettable player, legendary Laker, and fascinating man
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January 26, 2021
Jaylen Brown Is Making the Leap Toward Greatness Before Our Eyes
Chris and Kevin also reflect on the legacy of the late, great Kobe Bryant a year after his death
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January 26, 2021
The Lasting Memories of Kobe and Gigi
One year later, the tragic helicopter crash that killed nine people remains a raw and painful memory for the Mambas, the team the Lakers legend coached and his daughter starred on. But the girls’ basketball community in Los Angeles has taken solace in the lessons the two left behind.
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February 24, 2020
Kobe Bryant’s Memorial Fills in the Details Behind the Myths
With NBA greats past and present in attendance, Vanessa Bryant, Michael Jordan, and others shared fond memories and intimate details of Kobe’s and his daughter Gianna’s lives
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February 6, 2020
The Audacity of Kobe Bryant
A look back at the life and career of one of the greatest to ever play the game of basketball
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February 5, 2020
Remembering Kobe Bryant
Vince and Annie sit down to reflect on the legendary player and his lasting impact
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February 4, 2020
‘Book of Basketball 2.0’: The Night Kobe Called Me Out of the Blue
In December 2012, Kobe Bryant wasn’t even halfway through his last elite Lakers season, but he was putting more thought into the bigger picture than ever before
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February 3, 2020
‘Heat Check’: The Lakers Remember Kobe, All-Star Game Changes, and the Trade Deadline
Plus: All-Star snubs and Aaron Gordon getting in on the action
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February 1, 2020
Kobe Bryant Will Always Be Remembered in the Halls of Staples Center
As staffers, former and current players, and fans returned to the arena in the days after Bryant’s death, Staples Center became a house of mourning—and one of celebration
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February 1, 2020
LeBron James Steps Into the Void Left by the Loss of Kobe Bryant
The Lakers returned to the court on Friday, five days after the death of Bryant and eight others. As the team and its fans honored Kobe’s life, LeBron emerged as the voice of a grieving city, and finally seemed like a true successor to Bryant in Los Angeles.
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January 31, 2020
Larry Wilmore Remembers Kobe Bryant
Wilmore, a lifelong Lakers fan, reflects on Kobe Bryant’s career and legacy
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January 31, 2020
Remembering Kobe Bryant, and Nina Turner on the Moment Before the Iowa Caucuses
Plus, what Bernie Sanders is doing to win the black vote
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January 31, 2020
The Ballad of Kobe and LeBron
The NBA’s two greatest forces since Jordan weren’t exactly rivals or best friends, but they eventually forged a brotherhood. For years, James fought for Bryant’s respect. Now, he’s determined to carry on his legacy.
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January 30, 2020
NBA Trade Deadline With Adrian Wojnarowski
Plus, Woj talks about getting to know Kobe Bryant toward the end of his career, and more
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January 30, 2020
Joe Ingles on Being the Best Shooter in the World, Getting Heckled, and Playing Around the Globe
Plus, JJ remembers Kobe Bryant
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January 30, 2020
Kobe Always Showed His Work. So We Have to in Remembering Him, Too.
Amid the shock and grief brought on by Bryant’s sudden death, we are trying to make sense of the many layers of his legacy
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January 30, 2020
‘Book of Basketball 2.0’: Kobe Bryant, Jalen Rose, and Bill Simmons Talk Hoops on ‘The Grantland Basketball Hour’ (Recorded Feb. 2015)
In 2015, Kobe Bryant joined Bill and Jalen to discuss the tail end of his NBA career, his partnership with Shaquille O’Neal, and more
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January 29, 2020
The Lakers Begin the Process of Grieving in Public
On Wednesday, the team opened its doors for the first time since the death of Kobe Bryant, reckoning with the incalculable loss of an all-time legend
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January 29, 2020
‘Heat Check’: News From Around the League and Reflecting on Kobe Bryant
The group discusses and reflects on the legend’s tragic passing
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January 29, 2020
Losing Kobe Bryant, the Dad
The sudden loss of an NBA legend is nearly impossible to fathom. The sudden loss of a father like Kobe and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, is even harder.
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January 29, 2020
‘Slow News Day’: Kobe’s Impact on Super Bowl LIV, Plus Nick Wright
Kobe Bryant’s tragic death was the most talked-about thing at Super Bowl opening night on Monday
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January 28, 2020
Kobe’s Legacy in L.A. With J.A. Adande. Plus, the Future of Music With Zane Lowe, Nathan Hubbard, and Joe House.
Discussing what Kobe meant to Los Angeles and a whole generation of basketball players
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January 28, 2020
Exploring the Future of Golf Betting, Remembering Kobe Bryant, and Previewing the Phoenix Open With Jason Sobel
Action Network’s Jason Sobel examines how the life and career of Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods have been intertwined
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January 28, 2020
Remembering Kobe: A Clip From ESPN’s ‘Basketball: A Love Story’
Directed by Dan Klores, this segment from ‘Basketball: A Love Story’ highlights the legacy Kobe will leave behind
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January 28, 2020
‘The Mismatch’: Grappling With the Death of Kobe Bryant
We try to come to terms with the life and death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant after a tragic helicopter crash killed him, his daughter Gianna, and seven other people
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January 28, 2020
The Mamba Mentality Lives on at This Year’s Super Bowl
Kobe Bryant, who died Sunday at age 41, leaves behind a colossal legacy. As the 49ers and Chiefs made clear at Super Bowl media day, the NFL is just another corner of the universe he helped shape.