Team USA entered Beijing after years of embarrassment and needed Kobe Bryant to help restore its pride. After the 2004 ...
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Kobe Bryant realized playing in the '08 Olympics was huge after a question from a Celtics fan: "Just cuz he's wearing a Garnett jersey, I'm pissed"
Kobe thought the Celtics fan was going to trash-talk him about the 2008 NBA Finals.
While Kobe Bryant was widely respected for his relentless "Mamba Mentality," his leadership style wasn't always gentle. Teammates had to face constant intensity and demand to elevate their level, ...
Nick Goepper was born deep in Indiana Pacers territory. But the three-time Olympic freestyle skiing medalist compares his work ethic to a legendary Los Angeles Laker. “When it comes to skiing, there's ...
(Editor’s note: This article first ran in March of 2019. In light of recent news of Kobe’s tragic passing, we thought we would resurface the article as a way to remember the Black Mamba and the ...
At age 33, Kobe Bryant is the elder statesman on the U.S. Olympic basketball team. He also has been shooting off his mouth. WSJ's Scott Cacciola checks in from the London Olympics to explain. Photo: ...
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