Bryant stepped off the court in a Lakers jersey for the final time the following year. He scored 60 points in his finale and finished his career with 33,643 points. He ranks fourth all-time in scoring, behind LeBron James (41,396), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (38,387) and Karl Malone (36,928).
When it comes to basketball legends, Kobe Bryant's name sparks immediate reverence. Known for his relentless drive and iconic "Mamba Mentality," Kobe didn't just play basketball-he
The Nike sneakers Kobe Bryant wore during one of the most iconic moments of his career are up for grabs … and TMZ Sports has learned the one-of-a-kind piece of memorabilia could go for more
The Portland Trail Blazers outscore the Rockets 17-0 for a 113-96 victory ... thanks to a 34-17 dismantling of the Denver Broncos in the AFC title game. 2006 — Kobe Bryant scores a staggering 81 points — the second-highest total in NBA history ...
Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Kobe ... in 1962. Bryant also scored 65 points in a single game against the Portland Trail Blazers ...
After making the leap directly to the pros from high school, Bryant was picked up with the 21st overall selection of the 1988 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. The Glen Ridge, New Jersey native would play the first 7 seasons of his pro career with ...
Larry Nance Jr. recalls the time Kobe Bryant demanded his Lakers teammates throw away his signature shoes after a humiliating loss to Portland.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-108 on Sunday night.
Jan 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night at Moda Center. Isaiah Hartenstein returns to the Thunder lineup ...
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-108 Sunday evening — in the only NBA game of the day. Oklahoma City has won 15 straight games against Portland dating back to April ...