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These are the best quotes from players who played against Michael Jordan: "It was almost like you're playing against God"
On this special list, we'll get to take a quick look at some of the best quotes from NBA players who have guarded the one and ...
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Kobe Bryant used his 2008 Olympic gold medal to motivate Pau Gasol: "What is this medal doing in my locker?"
Kobe Bryant used a brilliant psychological tactic to push Pau Gasol after his tough 2008 losses, leading to the Lakers’ ...
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"Second place means you're the first loser" - Kobe Bryant explained the mentality the Lakers must've had after losing to the Celtics in 2008
"At the same time, understand that second place means you're the first loser. So, just understanding that mentality and ...
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Magic Johnson warned Kobe Bryant before his first Finals series against the Celtics: "It's like playing against no other team"
They beat three 50-win teams en route to the Finals and dispatched the defending champions, San Antonio Spurs fairly easily with a gentleman's sweep (4-1). With momentum on their side, it wouldn't ...
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"That's always sacred" - Kobe Bryant explained why he never shared the details of his conversations with Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan
They lost their first three games, and Bryant needed a reprieve. He shared with the media that he did call up Earvin "Mag ...
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Chris Godwin was worried Tom Brady would be like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, he was wrong
Tom Brady is considered the GOAT, but Chris Godwin was surprised to see he differed from other greats like Michael Jordan and ...
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Austin Reaves shares how Kobe Bryant's mentality shaped his approach to basketball: "Do whatever you could do to win"
Austin Reaves idolized Kobe Bryant, but fate never gave him the chance to meet his hero. He joined the Los Angeles Lakers a ...
Celtics' Jayson Tatum Channels Kobe Bryant With Road Game Mindset
The Boston Celtics returned to their winning ways on Friday when they defeated their conference rivals, the Miami Heat. The ...
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"I don't need to workout for these bums anyway" - Shaquille O'Neal on Kobe Bryant saying he would be the GOAT if he stayed in shape
"Mentally, I'm so strong; I don't even need to workout for these bums anyway," O'Neal said. "That's what I'm thinking. I ...
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Jack Nicholson's son details 'traumatic experience' with Kobe Bryant at 6 years old
Ray Nicholson revealed an unforgettable NBA courtside experience from his childhood alongside his father, basketball superfan ...
Kyrie Irving Channels Kobe Bryant in First Tweet Since Season-Ending Injury
Kyrie Irving is looking to find the bright side after suffering a torn ACL ended his season. The Dallas Mavericks guard took ...
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LeBron James reminded of Phil Jackson’s brutal bashing of Kobe Bryant amidst drama over ‘criticism’
It’s not like they spent a ton of time thinking about different eras of the league and ... ‘s book ‘The Last Season’, in which he detailed all the criticism Kobe Bryant faced during the 2003-04 season ...