Editor’s Note: A new series “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” traces the story of Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy to his athletic superstardom and provides an intimate look at his post ...

Unlike Bryant's usual sneakers, the Nike Kobe 9s sported a high cut. The design was obviously made to aid in Bryant's torn Achilles, which has been known to be a career-threatening injury.

The basketball world took to social media Sunday to pay tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash five years ago along with eight other passengers ...

Following his retirement from the NBA, Kobe Bryant moved on quickly to other projects he was passionate about to stay busy with his newly found free time. Those projects led the 20-year Los ...

“People here knew him when he was Kobe Bryant, high school basketball star, excellent student, kid who we got along with in the hallways,” Sielski said. “They didn’t know him as Kobe ...

Hall of Fame basketball legend Kobe Bryant may be gone ... You would’ve been graduating high school and choosing which college to go to." The Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation also hosted ...

Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Prior to his death, Kobe Bryant spoke about the pride he felt in being the father of daughters. ESPN reporter Elle Duncan said the NBA legend once high-fived her when she ...

Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Prior to his death, Kobe Bryant spoke about the pride he felt in being the father of daughters. ESPN reporter Elle Duncan said the NBA legend once high-fived her when ...

The Bryant family continues to honor the legacy of Kobe and Gianna through various actions. Vanessa's book, Natalia's film and modeling pursuits, Bianka's heartfelt tributes, and Capri's bright ...