(AP) -- It was April 14, 2016. It was the first full day of Kobe Bryant’s new chapter as a retired NBA player. All he had done the night before was score a mind-boggling 60 points in his ...

In the summer of 2012, when Kobe worked his tail off every day. Armed with new teammates in Steve Nash and Dwight Howard , Bryant felt good about the Lakers' chances at winning a championship.

In a recent episode of "The Big Podcast with Shaq," former NBA player Matt Barnes reminisced about his time with Kobe Bryant, sharing unique insights into what made the Lakers legend one of the ...

Athletic trainer recounts a crazy Kobe Bryant work ethic story in preparation for the 2008 Olympics. ... every quote that he’s said about hard work all came together and hit me like a train.

Bryant’s mentality became a hallmark of his legacy, fostering a commitment to hard work that influenced many players’ careers. Bryant played his entire 20-year professional career with the Lakers.

Kobe Bryant's legend began in a small suburban school in ... The 1,000-point banner (Bryant had 2,883 in his career) ... “But it is a bit hard when you turn around and bump into a ...

At just 17, Bryant wasn't physically ready for the bruising, hand-check-heavy NBA of the late 1990s. This was an era of hard ...

In his 20-year NBA career, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant worked tirelessly every summer to perfect his game. Trainers, colleagues, and opponents have shared plenty of stories about the ...