Casual fans might assume Kobe Bryant never crossed paths with Luka Doncic. After all, Bryant retired three years before Doncic debuted at age 19 in 2018.

His father, Melvin, praised Kobe Bryant's influence on Booker's loyalty to the Suns, akin to Bryant's with the Lakers. Booker expressed gratitude to the franchise and emphasized his commitment.

Sunday, Jan. 26, marked five years since NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed when the helicopter they were riding crashed into a Calabasas ...

[photo: @dallasamavs/IG, @lukadoncic/IG] Klay Thompson and Luka Doncic are avid fans of the late Kobe Bryant. Thomas grew up watching LA Lakers games, while Doncic calls the legend one of his ...

When New York street artist Andaluz finished his Costa Mesa mural honoring Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others who lost their lives in a Jan. 26, 2020, helicopter crash ...

open image in gallery A mural depicting deceased NBA star Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, painted by Royyaldog, is displayed on a building on February 13, 2020 (Getty Images ...

When Kobe Bryant was killed ... had spent the entirety of his 20 year career with the LA Lakers. Soon walls across the city were plastered with murals commemorating Bryant and paying tribute ...

Dearica Hamby still smiles at the memory of Kobe Bryant sitting courtside ... with the women’s game. After his 20-year playing career ended, Bryant turned his focus to the next generation ...

In his own words, ''you can never really know enough about the things you love''. NBA legend Kobe ... Bryant is also the only basketball star in NBA history to ever have two different jerseys ...

Los Angeles Lakerslegend Kobe Bryant died Jan. 26, 2020 at age 41. Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were among nine people killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.

Bet you didn’t have Jim Nantz closing the AFC Championship broadcast with a Kobe ... Bryant, who was one of the most recognizable sports personalities around the globe for decades. And many ...