For almost all the glory of his career, Kobe Bryant had one blemish that followed him - he was accused of being a one-man ...

Few could have predicted the impact Kobe Bryant would have on the NBA when the LA Lakers signed the 17-year-old in 1996.

Kobe Bryant's relentless pursuit of greatness often created friction with his teammates, including the legendary Jerry West.

West 1st Rd Gm 4 - Kobe in the clutch. Among Kobe Bryant's most famous game-winners was this buzzer beater from the 2006 ...

Jerry West, the freakin' logo of the league ... It was West who believed in Kobe Bryant when most around the league thought Bryant would be a good, but not great, talent. (Full disclosure alert ...

Kobe Bryant connected with many people who never ... The Los Angeles Lakers acquired him in a 1996 draft-night swap by Jerry West, one of the most influential deals in league history.

Pau Gasol recalls his first meeting with Kobe Bryant and the friendship that they instantly formed ahead of their Lakers' ...

The NBA logo is synonymous with sporting excellence, representing the enduring strength and discipline of the sport, but ...

Kobe won his 4th ring and his first without Shaq. Bryant was the first player to average at least 32.4 points and 7.4 assists in the NBA Finals after Jerry West in the 1969 NBA Finals. 2009 - For ...

If Jerry West hadn't been such a good general manager, Jones might have been much higher on this list. West used the No. 10 ...

Former NBA superstar Tracy McGrady firmly believes that one Lakers legend was even more skilled than Michael Jordan.

He joins Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and James as the only Lakers players to have at least 45 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in a game. -via Los Angeles Times ...