Kobe Bryant took to Twitter early Monday morning to express his stance on retirement after suffering a torn Achilles just before the playoffs this season. The 34-year-old has no plans of retiring just yet, as he noted that he still has work to do before he hangs up his Lakers’ jersey for good. Bryant averaged 27.3 [...]Show More Summary
Kobe Bryant is going to retire soon, but not yet. Still recovering from a ruptured Achilles, the Black Mamba's future has never been more in doubt. Not only are we unsure if he'll be able to return to form, but we're unsure of just how long he'll be able to play. Show More Summary
Kobe Bryant may have hinted at the impending end of his career during his trying 17th season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he put the kibosh on such talk early Monday morning. Really?? Me. Retire?? Soon, but not yet … Continue reading ?
The new book by Phil Jackson, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success, answers a ton of questions about the past 30 years of professional basketball and gives us a bit of insight into Phil Jackson's coaching career, including the fact that he once dreamt about spanking Kobe Bryant. Show More Summary
Kobe Bryant is full of surprises. From 81-point outings to five championship rings to ambiguous retirement musings, the Black Mamba lives to shock and awe. Still rehabilitating a ruptured Achilles, Kobe's mantra hasn't changed. He's still intent on remaining unpredictable. Show More Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering next season with probably the most uncertainty they have faced in close to a decade. With their season in flux, the Lakers will need Kobe Bryant in a multitude of facets in order to keep their season and their future afloat. Show More Summary
Since when did selling out for a few book sales become a practice of Zen? One thing became clear after Phil Jackson’s declaration of Michael Jordan’s superiority to Kobe Bryant in his new book, Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success, Jackson is more than just a basketball genius. Show More Summary
Hidden within the minor furor Phil Jackson created by comparing Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant in his new book is Jackson's true legacy. He is the Alexander Graham Bell of the NBA. Now before you go assuming I'm a Phil Jackson fan, let me explain. Show More Summary
Sidelined with a torn Achilles and unable to travel with the team, Kobe Bryant took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Game 1 of the first-round matchup between his Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs. Bryant's insights delighted the Twitterverse, and ABC's broadcast often displayed and discussed his tweets at length. Show More Summary
Phil Jackson, a legendary coaching figure in the hoops world with more championship rings than fingers to wear them on, always seemed like a logical candidate to solve the Michael Jordan vs. Kobe Bryant debate. After all, he had those two heroes of the hardwood to thank for 11 pieces of his jewelry collection. Show More Summary
Phil Jackson has lined up an eventful summer. He's currently consulting with the Detroit Pistons as they search for a head coach, and his new book "Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success" will certainly keep his name in circulation when it releases on May 21. Show More Summary
Eleven-time NBA champion head coach Phil Jackson has a new book coming out on May 20, and in it he tackles one of the league's most spirited debates from a first-person view. That debate surrounds who is the better player: six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan and five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant. Show More Summary
Over the years, the zen master Phil Jackson has been hesitant in comparing Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant despite his first hand knowledge of both players and their immense talents on the court. With the release of his latest book… Phil Jackson Compares MJ & Kobe in New Book ‘Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success’ is a post by Alec Banks on Highsnobiety.
Phil Jackson has opened up in a new memoir, where he compares Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant. But did he share too much? And is Kevin Durant continuing to get a pass? Kevin Burke discusses… If you often find yourself too busy to watch The Hoop Doctors Podcasts, get them on the go for your iPhone [...]
Phil keeps it trill. Phil Jackson Said He Resented Kobe Bryant After Denver Sex Assault Accusations Via LATimes Phil Jackson’s memoir hit bookshelves Tuesday and in addition to talking life, Michael Jordan, and Zen, the 13-time NBA champion, the former Lakers coach spoke on how Kobe Bryant’s sexual assault case drastically changed the way he […]
I don't know if Kobe Bryant has seen Jaws, but I'm willing to bet that he has. I guess he didn't understand the movie's message: Sharks can eat you. Statistically speaking, the average swimmer is extremely unlikely to be attacked by a shark. Show More Summary
Kevin Durant isn't LeBron James. Or Kobe Bryant. Or Michael Jordan. Or Magic Johnson. And he's perfectly fine with that. Speaking with reporters less than 24 hours removed from the Oklahoma City Thunder being eliminated from the postseason by the Memphis Grizzlies, Durant had a message for any cynics preparing to jump off his bandwagon. Show More Summary