LOS ANGELES — Sometimes there is honor in cracking in the moment, something Kobe Bryant never did in two decades as a certified and relentless winner, something that was unavoidable, understandable and definitely applaudable in a surreal Friday at Staples Center. The first commanding voice heard over the loudspeaker was the baritone belonging to Lawrence …
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes there is honor in cracking in the moment, something Kobe Bryant never did in two decades as a certified and relentless winner, something that was unavoidable, understandable and definitely applaudable in a surreal Friday at Staples Center. The first commanding voice heard over the loudspeaker was the baritone belonging to Lawrence …
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes there is honor in cracking in the moment, something Kobe Bryant never did in two decades as a certified and relentless winner, something that was unavoidable, understandable and definitely applaudable in a surreal Friday at Staples Center. The first commanding voice heard over the loudspeaker was the baritone belonging to Lawrence …
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes there is honor in cracking in the moment, something Kobe Bryant never did in two decades as a certified and relentless winner, something that was unavoidable, understandable and definitely applaudable in a surreal Friday at Staples Center. The first commanding voice heard over the loudspeaker was the baritone belonging to Lawrence …
It was supposed to be a simple greeting. A quick introduction brokered by Detroit Pistons Senior Director of Public Relations Cletus Lewis at a Saturday morning shootaround. “Sekou (Doumbouya), I’d like for you to meet Sekou (Smith),” Lewis said to the 19-year-old rookie from France who didn’t process what was being said. “Sekou?” he said, …
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It was supposed to be a simple greeting. A quick introduction brokered by Detroit Pistons Senior Director of Public Relations Cletus Lewis at a Saturday morning shootaround. “Sekou (Doumbouya), I’d like for you to meet Sekou (Smith),” Lewis said to the 19-year-old rookie from France who didn’t process what was being said. “Sekou?” he said, …
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The following statement was issued today by Lakers Vice President, Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka: * * * On Sunday, I lost my best friend and my sweet goddaughter. With that, there has been an amputation of part of my soul. Kobe was a force of nature, deep and obsessed with excellence. He …
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The following statement was issued today by Lakers Vice President, Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka: * * * On Sunday, I lost my best friend and my sweet goddaughter. With that, there has been an amputation of part of my soul. Kobe was a force of nature, deep and obsessed with excellence. He …
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Lakers governor and controlling owner Jeanie Buss took to social media on Thursday to express some heartfelt emotions over the recent death of franchise icon Kobe Bryant. The team is still grieving and mourning Bryant’s death Sunday in a helicopter crash along with his daughter, Gianna, and seven others. In her post on Instagram, Buss …
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam were named NBA Players of the Week for Week 14. Check out their performances from the past week of action Damian Lillard • Trail Blazers 129, Warriors 124 (OT) (Jan. 20) 61 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal • Mavericks 133, Trail …
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