Kobe Bryant got the ultimate honor from the LA Lakers. He became the first player not to have one but to have jersey numbers retired by the same organization, an honor that was more than deserved.

In an interview with Sam Amick of USA TODAY, Bryant reiterated the fact that he has no intentions of seeking a way out of Los Angeles as he's committed to the Lakers franchise through the good and ...

With so many great players having donned the Purple and Gold jersey ... Bryant's exclusion may not be a slight against the "Black Mamba," but rather a tribute to other great Lakers players.

Kobe and Gianna Bryant shared a special moment at a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks. Kobe was all smiles as he posed with his family members during his jersey ...

So, it was only natural for the Lakers to include Cooper in their pre-draft workout for high school sensation Kobe Bryant in 1996. It was then when the Lakers knew they wanted to select Bryant ...

Video of Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith saying he wants to be like Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James called for the return of Christmas Day jerseys, which the NBA got rid of.