Shawn Martin+Follow14 Years Ago: The Chris Paul-to-Lakers Trade That Lasted ~2 HoursOn Dec. 8, 2011, a three-team deal between Lakers–Rockets–Hornets had Chris Paul headed to L.A. — until the league vetoed it for “basketball reasons.” Lakers would’ve paired CP3 + Kobe, Rockets were set to get Pau Gasol, and New Orleans would’ve landed a haul of Odom, Scola, Kevin Martin, Dragic plus multiple picks. Hours later, no deal… and CP3 ultimately became a Clipper. How different is NBA history if that trade stands? #NBA #ChrisPaul #Lakers #KobeBryant #Basketball #NBAWhatIf #Rockets #Hornets #Clippers 20Share
Brian Gaines+FollowKobe Schools Stephen A. on GQ CoversClassic Mamba mentality! When Stephen A. Smith tried to clown Kobe’s outfit, the Black Mamba didn’t just clap back—he flexed his GQ cover record. Turns out, Kobe was on the cover four times, and he let Stephen A. know he had no business talking fashion. Just another example of Kobe’s legendary confidence and attention to detail, even off the court. Anyone else remember other epic Kobe media moments? #Sports #Basketball #KobeBryant00Share
Cory Weaver+FollowKobe’s Christmas Kicks Are Coming!Vanessa Bryant just teased the Nike Kobe 3 Protro “Christmas” and sneakerheads are losing it! The drop is rumored for Christmas Eve on the SNKRS app, and the colorway is icy blue and white—total winter vibes. If you’re a Kobe fan or just love fresh kicks, this is the holiday release to watch. Are you copping or passing? #Beauty #KobeBryant #NikeKobe20Share
Beth Holland+FollowIs the 2002–03 All-NBA First Team the Greatest Ever?All five were in their primes. All five were franchise-defining. And every single one could dominate both ends of the floor. This lineup had zero weaknesses — elite scoring, defense, rebounding, playmaking, leadership. Is this the greatest All-NBA First Team of the 21st century? #NBA #AllNBA #KobeBryant #TracyMcGrady #TimDuncan #Shaq #KevinGarnett #NBALegends10Share
David Howard+FollowWho Means More to the Lakers Franchise: Kobe or Magic?Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson are both faces of the Lakers’ dynasty, but in different eras and styles. Magic brought Showtime basketball, 5 rings in the 80s, and turned the Lakers into the league’s premier spectacle. Kobe carried the torch into the 2000s, winning 5 rings himself, spending 20 years with one franchise, and inspiring a new generation. If you had to choose — who’s more important to Lakers history? #NBA #KobeBryant #MagicJohnson #LakeShow #LakersNation #Sports 2118Share
