NBA legend Kobe Bryant enjoyed global popularity. The Los Angeles Lakers legend was beloved in all corners of the world, perhaps nowhere more so than in China. During the heyday of Nike Basketball, ...

Looking to boost their frontcourt depth, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Sandro Mamukelashvili as a free agent this offseason.

Perhaps the most intriguing addition made by the Los Angeles Lakers this summer is talented big man Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Nike initially built a “Black Mamba” campaign around Michael Jordan for the Air Jordan 19, inspired by its snakeskin-like design. Jordan never embraced the identity, and the nickname later became ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nike Kobe 'Year of the Mamba' Collection The upcoming Lunar New Year-themed Kobe 5 releases are part of a larger Nike "Year of the ...

Jazz rookie and tantalizing guard prospect Darryn Peterson is trying to adapt the mentality that made Kobe Bryant so great.

There is no way basketball fans have missed the advertisement for the next Kobe Bryant sneaker release. Last Thursday, Nike launched a new "That's Mamba" marketing campaign, which has included ...

Utah's elite second-overall pick looks beyond scoring, channeling his idol’s legendary two-way dominance to transform the ...

Kobe Bryant entered the NBA in 1996 as the 13th pick of the NBA Draft, and wasted little time in becoming a sneaker icon. Despite limited playing time and only averaging 7.6 points his rookie season, ...

Nike is introducing the “Year of the Mamba,” a challenge to athletes everywhere to embrace the hard, uncomfortable path in 2025 in pursuit of their boldest dreams. Rooted in Kobe Bryant’s legendary ...

The annual Kobe Bryant Day is upon us, and as Los Angeles gears up to honor the life of one of its greatest icons, the air is thick with a mix of nostalgia, admiration and deep respect. Bryant, whose ...

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was on the minds of many this past weekend. Bryant’s birthday was Saturday, Aug. 23 and Mamba Day was Sunday, Aug. 24. Mamba Day is an annual day of remembrance ...