Whenever a player returns to their hometown, whether for a regular-season game or during the All-Star weekend, the expectation is usually one of love and admiration. That was the case when LeBron James,

"It didn't work out that way" - Kobe Bryant explained why he couldn't follow his game day routine before his last career game originally appeared on Basketball Network.

It's hard to believe it has already been 15 years since Kobe Bryant won his last NBA title in a dramatic Game 7 victory against the Boston Celtics.

"What am I afraid of? And then you unpack it…and it gives you the ability to look at it for what it really is — which is nothing more than your imagination running its course," said Bryant in his appearance on the "On Purpose" podcast in 2019.

The former Los Angeles three-time champion has a next-level car that is showcased with a Lakers tribute for his fallen ex-teammate.

Kobe Bryant was one of a kind, whether it was his competitive spirit, work ethic, or skill set. Synonymous with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Hall of Famer inspired generations. His tragic death in ...