"Kobe didn’t lead and galvanize to the degree that Magic did" - Stephen A. Smith names his top 5 with Michael Jordan at the top and Magic Johnson edging out Kobe Bryant
“He plays for the Lakers, doesn’t even feel like he’s a Laker” - NBA analyst claims LA Lakers extended LeBron James's contract only to sell tickets and fill seats as they’re not built to win championships
"Giannis looks at other bigs is the same way that Kobe used to look at other wings"- Analyst breaks down how 1X champion identifies with other NBA big men
“We were making a nice home at the bottom of the standings year after year” - Jeanie Buss believes she had to fire her brother for underperformance, says it wasn’t the brand Dr. Buss created
"When I lean on Magic Johnson, when I lean on Phil Jackson, that’s advice that I’m getting for me and my decision-making process" - Jeanie Buss reveals she goes to Lakers greats for sound advice
"I don't think he should be compared with the Russell situation" - Julius Erving not in favor of retiring Kobe Bryant's No. 8 and No. 24 around the NBA
"When all of a sudden did Kyrie become the guy that’s gonna be the torchbearer for Kobe Bryant?" - NBA analyst dismisses notion that Kyrie Irving is Kobe Bryant's successor
"Some people may debate the idea of tanking for several years and my dad never did that in 32 years" - Jeanie Buss outlines LA Lakers' responsibility towards fans
"Guys didn’t care who scored, how much they scored, they just wanted to win" - Jim Boeheim praises the unselfishness of the Redeem Team, says the NBA stars were all in
"With Shaq and Kobe, we felt like, alright, they got a couple of rings. They might not be as hungry" - Rasheed Wallace says his Pistons were hungrier than the Lakers in the 2004 NBA Finals
NBA News Roundup: LA Lakers acquire Patrick Beverley from Utah, Kobe Bryant's wife gets rewarded $16 million in case over crash photos, and more - August 25, 2022
“What Magic meant to the Lakers before Kobe, Jordan to Chicago, it’s the rarest point you can get to” - Bill Simmons says Steph Curry’s impact has made him the face of the Warriors and the Bay Area
“When you’ve got 2 alpha males inside a corporation it’s gonna be some arguments” - Shaquille O'Neal says him and Kobe Bryant always respected each other, says their first title is his favorite NBA memory
"It gives me the same one hour adrenaline rush that a Game 7 of the NBA Finals would give you" - Shaquille O'Neal opens up on experience of being a well-renowned DJ
LA Lakers News Roundup: NBA insider believes LeBron James is done winning titles, Scotty Pippen Jr. motivated to work harder after seeing King James in the gym, and more - August 24, 2022
"'I want you to send me video of you having thrown away the suit'" - Eminent NBA journalist reveals unique practice he has adopted while interviewing players, because of Kobe Bryant
"When he’s healthy, no one in basketball can guard him" - Former NFL player comments on Anthony Davis, asserts only durable players like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James can be called superstars
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