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Kobe Bryant dismay after removal from film jury

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 18 06:45 AM

Former NBA star turned Oscar-winning filmmaker Kobe Bryant expressed disappointment on Wednesday after being removed from the jury of an animation film festival because of his 2003 rape case. Read more »

Raptors' Leonard works out with Kobe

Reuters/Field Level Media
Posted at Sep 15 09:58 PM

Is Kawhi Leonard possibly receiving some personalized instruction heading into the NBA season -- from Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant? Read more »

Coca-Cola takes stake in Kobe Bryant-backed sports drink

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 15 08:22 AM

Coca-Cola has taken a stake in BodyArmor, a sports drink supported by Kobe Bryant, in the soda giant's latest bid to challenge market leader Gatorade, the two companies announced Tuesday. Read more »

NBA: Kobe coming back to team up with LeBron? Bryant’s wife answers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 02 11:57 PM

Vanessa Bryant says Kobe is enjoying the retirement life so much that he's not even thinking about wearing No. 24 again. Read more »

NBA: LeBron James, lumipat sa LA Lakers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 12:03 AM

Nayanig ang mundo ng basketbol sa paglipat ng 4-time NBA MVP na si LeBron James sa Los Angeles Lakers. Read more »

Hollywood delight as 'King James' seals deal to Lakers

Rob Woollard, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 02 11:59 AM

Hollywood rolled out the red carpet for LeBron James on Sunday as the basketball superstar confirmed his blockbuster move to the Los Angeles Lakers. Read more »

NBA: 'I love it' -- Kobe, everyone react to LeBron joining Lakers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 05:06 PM

As expected, the news broke the Internet. Read more »

Celtics' Tatum thrilled to be critiqued by Kobe

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at May 20 08:12 AM

Jayson Tatum is living the rookie dream. Read more »

Kobe to Ben Simmons: Rebuild jump shot

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at May 08 09:51 AM

Kobe Bryant, one of Philadelphia's proud sons, shared some advice intended to help 76ers point guard Ben Simmons take his game to the next level: Rebuild your jump shot. Read more »

Flurry of fouls is hurting NBA: Bryant

Rory Carroll, Reuters
Posted at Apr 12 09:50 AM

NBA officiating has become too strict and is robbing the game of its physicality, helping less skilled players succeed while disrupting the flow of contests, five-time champion Kobe Bryant said on Wednesday. Read more »

Walton surprised to hear Kobe rate Oscar above championships

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 06 10:26 AM

Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton isn't ready to believe that Kobe Bryant's Oscar means more to the Lakers legend than his five NBA titles. Read more »

Kobe Bryant wins Oscar for 'Dear Basketball'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 05 10:53 AM

Kobe Bryant added another trophy to his vast collection on Sunday, as his ode to the sport, "Dear Basketball," won the Oscar for Best Animated Short. Read more »

Tanong kay Jordan Clarkson: Ano ang pagkakaiba nina Kobe at LeBron?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 06:05 AM

Anong leadership style ang tingin niyong mas nakabubuti — ang pagiging strikto tulad ni Kobe Bryant, o pagiging maluwag gaya ni LeBron James? Read more »

NBA: ‘Mamba mentality’ runs deep in Cleveland-bound Clarkson, Nance

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 09 05:02 PM

The Cavaliers' two new acquisitions reportedly will wear familiar numbers in their new home, familiar at least to fans of the Black Mamba. Read more »

Pustahan $1-M: Mayweather hinamon si Kobe ng 1-on-1 sa basketball

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 24 05:54 PM

Mistulang kumpiyansa si Mayweather sa kanyang basketball skills sa puntong mismong si Bryant na ang kanyang hinamon ng 1-on-1. Ang pusta? Tumataginting na $1 milyon.  Read more »

PANOORIN: Pagbibigay-pugay kay Kobe Bryant

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 19 11:25 PM

Naging espesyal ang laban ng Los Angeles Lakers at defending champions na Golden State Warriors sa Staples Center nitong Martes dahil sa retirement ceremony para sa dalawang jersey ni Kobe Bryant.  Read more »

WATCH: Sneaker ad featuring Kobe, Lebron as puppets makes a return

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 19 11:06 PM

In real life, Kobe and LeBron have a lot of respect for each other. Their puppet versions? Not so much. Read more »

Pinoy netizens salute Kobe, as Lakers great retires jerseys

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 19 08:13 PM

Those who were old enough to watch Kobe Bryant in his prime weren't going to miss watching the biggest night of his post-playing career. Read more »

Kobe retires two jerseys

Robert Hanashiro, USA Today/Reuters
Updated as of Dec 19 05:04 PM

Former Laker player Kobe Bryant (center) gives the thumbs up to fans prior to the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on Monday. Bryant retired his two uniform numbers, 8 and 24, during the halftime ceremony.  Read more »

Kobe hailed as 'greatest' Laker in star-studded jersey retirement ceremony

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 19 04:03 PM

Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant was hailed as the "greatest" Los Angeles Laker of all Monday by fellow legend Magic Johnson in a ceremony to retire Bryant's jersey numbers. Read more »