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China has a Kobe Bryant statue?

Two athletic icons whose posters have graced many a bedroom wall recently became more permanent fixtures on opposite ends of the world.

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant Have Incredible Statues in China

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's reach extends farther than yours. NBA superstars are known to have a fanbase that spans across the globe, but Shaq and Kobe are officially pushing the limits of international stardom. Both apparently have monstrous statues that tower over everyone in China. Show More Summary

SLAM 170 is On Sale Now!

SLAM is turning 20, and we're celebrating with Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and more!

Shaq and Kobe Still Popular in China; Get Awful Statues

It appears that Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, two players who have always been extremely popular in China, have still ‘got it’ in the Eastern part of the world. These two pictures surfaced this week of a new Kobe Bryant statue that was erected, and also one of Shaq that was previously done. Both are [...]

NBA Playoffs 2013: Setting Odds For Finals MVP Candidates

LeBron James, Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce have all won NBA Finals MVP awards in recent history, and there are some sure-fire candidates in line to win the award in 2013. Tony Parker has won an NBA Finals MVP before, but...Show More Summary

Is This Chinese Statue of Kobe Bryant for Real?

Kobe Bryant is an international basketball star, and apparently his fame in China is far beyond what we ever expected, as a Kobe statue sits triumphantly in Southeastern China. Lakersnation.com picked up on a tweet of this big hunk of Kobe-shaped metal in one of the strangest possible places. Show More Summary

Kobe Bryant Auction -- Who Wants My Tacky NBA Championship Ring???

It's the stuff that caused a war between Kobe Bryant and his parents -- a collection of the NBA star's tacky jewelry, shoes and jerseys -- and now it's officially up for auction. A diamond-encrusted NBA Championship ring complete with the words…

Will LeBron James' Inconsistency Cost Miami Heat NBA Finals Repeat?

LeBron James does not have the killer instinct of Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant. Put that line on shuffle; it gains further momentum on any given night of these NBA Finals as James grows vulnerable to disappearance. His inconsistency is undeniable, as the league’s greatest talent has vanished from moment to moment in his quest for a second ring. Show More Summary

Kobe Bryant’s Fathers Day Consisted of Beer and Baseball

With the NBA Finals in full swing for Game 5 of the Heat-Spurs, Kobe Bryant is at home rehabbing and trying to keep his mind off what he’s missing. But for father’s day not playing basketball isn’t such a bad thing. It gave Kobe the opportunity to head with the family to the ballpark to [...]

Kobe Bryant Soaks Down a Father's Day Beer at Yankees vs. Angels Game

Kobe Bryant is making the most of his offseason, spending his days like any man with free summers should, drinking beer and watching baseball. It's a warm Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles, the New York Yankees are in town to take on the hometown Angels and it's Father's Day. Show More Summary

Phil Jackson Compares Shaquille O'Neal to Wilt Chamberlain

Legendary basketball coach Phil Jackson made headlines last month when his book, Eleven Rings, was published. He compared Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant in the book and concluded basically that Jordan was much better. This wasn't a surprise...Show More Summary

Comparing LeBron James' NBA Finals Resume to Michael Jordan's and Kobe Bryant's

Michael Jordan is the modern standard by which all NBA finalists are measured. In six trips to the finals, during his career with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan successfully secured six NBA championships. Kobe Bryant, as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, has made seven trips to the NBA Finals, winning five championships. Show More Summary

Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard's Relationship Vital to D12 Staying With LA Lakers

Despite the issues Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant have had this past season, developing their relationship is key in terms of convincing Superman to come back to Los Angeles. Bryant has reportedly been a tough teammate to play with no matter what the circumstances. Show More Summary

Lakers Rumors: Steve Nash Could See His Role Diminished Next Season

Lakers rumors are swirling in the offseason, from the estimated return of Kobe Bryant to the precarious status of center Dwight Howard. But overlooked in all of the rumors is an emerging situation with the team’s aging guard — and no, it isn’t Kobe Bryant. Steve Nash will turn 40 in the middle of next [...]Show More Summary

Kobe Bryant needs you to get active on Olympic Day

In a short video posted on YouTube and other social media platforms today, the two-time gold medallist with the US men’s basketball team has called on people everywhere to lace up their running shoes, don their sweatbands and take part in any physical activity they desire. Show More Summary

Why Kobe Bryant's Still More Valuable than LeBron James

Through a mix of savvy branding and salary-cap intricacies, Kobe Bryant is still able to make more money than LeBron James. There's the perception that sports is a meritocracy—that a player's financial compensation will be commensurate with his on-field success. Show More Summary

Is Kobe's Incessant Talk of the Future To Ensure LA Lakers Don't Amnesty Him?

Ever since he ruptured his Achilles tendon, Kobe Bryant has been talking about the future like never before, even going as far as to revise a few things he's said over the past year. Bryant, still unsure of when he may be back in the...Show More Summary

Kobe Bryant wants '2 more cracks' at NBA title, according to report

Kobe Bryant isn't letting an Achilles injury at the age of 34 slow down his competitive drive. Sources indicate that Bryant wants "two more cracks" at an NBA title, according to a report from ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. The Black Mamba isn't ready for retirement quite yet. Bryant tore his Achilles on April 12 and immediately underwent surgery. Show More Summary

Kobe Bryant Wants ‘Two More Cracks’ At NBA Title, Retirement Not In Plans

Kobe Bryant says he not only intends to recover from an Achilles tear that abruptly ended his 2013 season, but wants “two more cracks” at winning his seventh NBA title. The guard on Friday afternoon decided to name his recovery process “The Last Chapter,” leading many Lakers fans to fear that he was considering retirement [...]Show More Summary

Kobe Bryant Reportedly Wants to Play Two More Seasons