Kobe Bryant

"Man, it’s a sense of respect": 19-year-old Kobe Bryant used to 'irritate' retired Michael Jordan with 2-3 a.m. phone calls

"Tomorrow you guys are carrying the ball": Lakers rookies pranked Kobe Bryant in 1996 as the Black Mamba ensured payback was sweet

"Heard absolutely nothing from him": Kobe Bryant revealed in 2003 that Michael Jordan had his back while Shaquille O'Neal ghosted him

"No more coming into camp fat": Kobe Bryant's fiery attack against Shaquille O'Neal signaled the end of Lakers dynasty in 2003

"I play for the Los Angeles Lakers": Rookie Kobe Bryant never hesitated to remind fans of his NBA status

"I get to give my parents allowance": When asked about repaying his parents, Kobe Bryant had sly grin retort up his sleeve

Shaquille O'Neal petrified at losing before Blazers' Game 7 choke in 2000 West Finals: "That was the only time that I faced pressure"

Who could jump higher Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan? Comparing verticals of His Airness and the Black Mamba

With NBA implementing load management rule, Kobe Bryant once explained why practice sessions were meant to be competitive

"I ain't want that smoke": Dwyane Wade confessed he feared Kobe Bryant after Shaquille O'Neal's Miami move

In first encounter with Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen once restrained Dennis Rodman to prevent a brawl with Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal buzzes with anticipation as Rick Ross unveils new Meek Mill collaboration named 'Shaq and Kobe' for release on September 29

Who shot better between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant? Doing a statistical deep dive into 2 NBA legends' shooting numbers

"I don't care" - Dwyane Wade once gave nuanced outlook on best SG debate involving Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant