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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Breaks Silence on Joining NBA Legend Kobe Bryant in Exclusive Club
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joined Kobe Bryant in an exclusive playoff scoring club after OKC’s Game 5 NBA Finals win over Indiana....2025
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• 5-Star 2026 Safety Jett Washington, Nephew of Late NBA Legend Kobe Bryant, Nears Oregon Commitment
Five-star safety Jett Washington, Kobe Bryant’s nephew, is trending toward Oregon over Alabama as his college football decision nears....2025
• ‘She’s Very Curious’ — When Kobe Bryant Revealed What He Loved the Most About His Daughter Gianna Bryant
In one of his final interviews, Kobe Bryant shared a heartfelt detail about what he cherished most in his daughter Gianna. Find out what he said....2025
• ‘Why Are You Trying To Get Him Better?’ — When Kobe Bryant Cursed Out Kenny Smith for Helping LeBron James
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was not happy with Kenny Smith when he tried to help LeBron James get better....2025
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• Vanessa Bryant Pens Touching Message for Late Husband Kobe Bryant on Father’s Day
Vanessa Bryant honors late husband Kobe Bryant with an emotional Father’s Day tribute, sharing a heartfelt photo and message....2025
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• Tracy McGrady Praises Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Key Trait That Mirrors Legendary Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan
NBA legend Tracy McGrady makes a bold comparison between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and two of basketball’s greatest icons. Find out what the NBA legend has said....2025
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• Kobe Bryant mural in L.A. vandalized again after $5K restoration by Luka Doncic

The "Mambas Forever" mural depicts the legendary five-time NBA champion kissing his daughter. Kobe and Gianna Bryant, along with seven others, were killed in a helicopter crash in 2020....2025
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• Padres’ David Morgan makes his debut

David Morgan | Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images First player from Hope International to make it to MLB The San Diego Padres signed undrafted free agent David Morgan after a pre-draft tryout at Petco Park in August of 2022. Although not a native San Diegan, his parents met and dated and lived here before he was born. Morgan was born in Mission Viejo, CA twenty five years a...2025
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• How NBA players have historically fared with Achilles injuries

An Achilles tear is the worst injury you can have in basketball. When will Kevin Durant be back? May 13, 2025 update: Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks. Read on to learn more about the history of NBA players suffering an Achilles injury and their performance upon returning to the court. 201...2025
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• Which NBA Players Have Torn Their Achilles? All About the Stars’ Setback After Damian Lillard’s Heartbreak
Explore NBA stars like Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson who battled Achilles injuries and made comebacks....2025
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• Damian Lillard Diagnosed With Torn Left Achilles Tendon

Damian Lillard has been officially diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon following an MRI. Lillard was believed to have suffered the injury with the original diagnosis in the locker room following the first quarter injury in Game 4. Lillard recently returned from a deep vein thrombosis to play in the playoffs. During the 23-24 season, Lillard dealt with an Achilles issue that forced him to mi...2025
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• Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season

Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images The Mavs explained Luka Doncic trade again, and they still sound delusional Nico Harrison has made it clear: he doesn’t regret the Luka Doncic trade even after a nightmare end to the Dallas Mavericks’ season. The Mavs’ top decision-maker met the media on Tuesday for just the second time since the Doncic trade. Harrison barred cameras and recording dev...2025
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• Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft 2025 Positional Needs: Cornerback

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are a pair of corners that could join the young talent in Philly’s secondary. While I have watched highlights from the Super Bowl every day since it happened, apparently a NEW season of football is still going to start in September. Before that can happen however, each team gets to select a number of former college standouts in the...2025
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• 3 Chiefs cornerbacks to keep an eye on in the NFL Draft

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Three NFL Draft prospects who stand out as fits for Kansas City. The Kansas City Chiefs had depth issues at cornerback last season, and despite returning all of their pieces at the position in 2025, there is a need to bolster the ranks, especially in the slot, where Chamarri Conner struggled in 2024 by allowing an 85.5% completion percentage when targete...2025
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• On the cusp of another national title, a South Carolina star gets validation from a WNBA legend

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Raven Johnson’s stats don’t jump off the page, but her impact for South Carolina hasn’t gone unnoticed by Diana Taurasi. TAMPA, Fla. — Raven Johnson’s eyes grew wide and her jaw dropped. “She said that? Is that real?” She called her teammate Sania Feagin over and pointed to the tweet shown on a reporter’s phone: “Look at this!” While Johnson was playing...2025
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• Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural based off 2019 meeting at game

Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's new mural of Kobe Bryant and Luka Doncic captures them embracing each other at a Lakers game in December 2019, a month before Bryant died in a helicopter crash....2025
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• Patrick Dumont 'Unwavering' On Wanting Hard Workers On Mavericks

Patrick Dumont went on the record to discuss the Dallas Mavericks' decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, a shocking trade that came just over a year after the Dumont/Adelson family assumed ownership of the franchise and less than a year after Doncic led the team to The Finals. "It's hard to make tough decisions," Dumont said. "And it's hard to make the right decisions when they'...2025
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• Nico Harrison Operated In Stealth To Avoid Luka Doncic's Potential Influence, Fan Backlash

Nico Harrison decided early on that the strategy he would use in the Dallas Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic would be to identify the deal he wanted and focus on that rather than opening up the process, sources tell ESPN. Harrison's logic was that it would avoid a situation where Doncic and his agent, Bill Duffy, would be able to exert their own leverage while also avoiding a potential backlash fro...2025
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• Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat Keep Evolving Together in Order to Breed Success
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• Dwyane Wade Talks Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Bacon During Twitter Q&A
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• An Icon at 40: The Untold Story of Allen Iverson
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"Kobe Bryant When the injury happened: A March, 2013 game at age 34."

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"LeBron James has responded to Shaquille O’Neal saying players don’t fear him like they did with Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant."

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"Two different covers -- the Kobe Bryant Edition and the Black Mamba Edition -- are being made for this year's release of NBA 2K."

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"WATCH: Kyrie Irving recounts how Kobe Bryant helped motivate him in 2016 NBA Finals and through injuries"

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"NBA players pay tribute to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant on his birthday"

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"Kobe Bryant, Lakers legend and NBA great, dies at 41 in helicopter crash"

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"Davis joined Kobe Bryant and LeBron James as the only players donning the purple and gold to reach the 50 mark this decade."

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"The Raptors' All-Star guard, who grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant, is now filling his shoes."

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"The Los Angeles Lakers will retire Kobe Bryant's jersey numbers 8 and 24 in a halftime ceremony to be held on December 18 when the Lakers host the Golden State Warriors."

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"Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose praised Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant on Thursday prior to his final matchup with the legend at the Staples Center."

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"The post Kobe Bryant Wanted to Play With Michael Jordan on the Wizards appeared first on SLAMonline."

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"During a meandering conversation on The Dan Patrick Show Tuesday, Reggie Miller made the claim that Michael Jordan was a much, much better basketball player than Kobe Bryant could ever […] The post Reggie Miller: Michael Jordan Ten Times Better Than Kobe Bryant (VIDEO) appeared first on SLAMonline."

• How OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti became the best executive in sports

Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images Sam Presti is the GM every fan wishes they could have, or even be. Sam Presti has nothing left to prove. But his team might do some proving anyway. General Manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder; the 2025 NBA Executive of the Year; drafter of Tony Parker, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden; traded for Paul George when the team was flo...2025
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• Remembering the last time the Pacers and Thunder made it to the NBA Finals

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Time for a trip down nostalgia road. The Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder might not be the NBA Finals that anyone predicted or wanted, especially leaving teams like the Knicks, Celtics, Rockets and Lakers in their wake — but damn if it isn’t the Finals we need. Not only do these Finals represent a reality where small market teams ...2025
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• Good Morning San Diego: Xander Bogaerts pleased with his swing

Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images Everything you need to know about your San Diego Padres on the morning of May 2, 2025. Articles to read Manny Machado is worth the price of admission (Matt DeWalt, Gaslamp Ball) Padres keep the boat afloat (Cheri Bell, Gaslamp Ball) Padres’ Xander Bogaerts working on ‘going back to the old me’ (Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune) Padres m...2025
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• 6 Giannis Antetokounmpo trade destinations if NBA superstar requests deal from Bucks

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images These six teams could trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo if he wants out of Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo has given his all to the Milwaukee Bucks for 12 seasons. It’s becoming clear that the superstar forward has taken the franchise as far as he possibly could, and it feels like time for him to start looking for a new home. The Bucks’ season ended on ...2025
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• Damian Lillard Diagnosed With Torn Left Achilles Tendon
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• Rob Pelinka, Lakers Agree To Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Lakers and Rob Pelinka have agreed to a contract extension. Along with the extension, Pelinka will also have the new title of president of basketball options. The Lakers hired Pelinka as general manager in 2017 along with Magic Johnson. Johnson left the Lakers in 2019 with Pelinka then assuming duties as top decision-maker. "For eight seasons, I have relied on Rob's vision and lead...2025
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• Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season
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• Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft 2025 Positional Needs: Cornerback
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• Bennedict Mathurin Joins Elite Company Alongside Kobe Bryant With 27-Point Performance in Game 3 of NBA Finals
Bennedict Mathurin scores 27 off the bench to lead Pacers past Thunder 116-107 in Game 3, giving Indiana a 2-1 NBA Finals lead and historic postseason boost....2025
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• How OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti became the best executive in sports
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• The Pacers are making it impossible to predict basketball games

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Pacers beating the Thunder should not be possible, but it somehow is. The NBA is a takesman’s game. But the Indiana Pacers are making it impossible to be right. I’m no household name in this business, but I’ve seen enough to get friends and family asking me what I think will happen in the NBA Finals between the mystical creature we call the Pacers a...2025
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• Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch numbers in NBA Playoffs put Kobe Bryant and other legends to shame

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch numbers in the NBA Playoffs are surpassing the greatest players of all-time The Indiana Pacers are never beating the ‘team of destiny’ allegations. The Pacers have been living on the edge throughout their charmed run in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, and their magic is still going strong in the NBA Finals against the best team in bask...2025
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• Celtics' Jayson Tatum passes Kobe Bryant for second-most points on elite NBA playoff scoring list

Tatum passed Bryant, his idol, with a 22-point showing in Boston's Game 3 win over the Knicks...2025
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• 6 Giannis Antetokounmpo trade destinations if NBA superstar requests deal from Bucks
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• Damian Lillard Diagnosed With Torn Left Achilles Tendon
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• Vanessa Bryant Pens Touching Message for Late Husband Kobe Bryant on Father’s Day
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• The Pacers are making it impossible to predict basketball games
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• Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch numbers in NBA Playoffs put Kobe Bryant and other legends to shame
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• Julius Randle’s Wife Kendra Swoons Over Wolves Star’s Fit Honoring Late Kobe Bryant
Julius Randle honors Kobe Bryant by wearing a T-shirt featuring Kobe's portrait before a pivotal playoff game, while his wife, Kendra shows love....2025
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• ‘I Literally Couldn’t Move’ – Stephen Curry Revealed Humbling Reality Check After Facing the Legendary Kobe Bryant
Stephen Curry recalled his humbling rookie moment against Kobe Bryant that sparked his transformation into an NBA legend....2025
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• Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season
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• Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft 2025 Positional Needs: Cornerback
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• On the cusp of another national title, a South Carolina star gets validation from a WNBA legend
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• Kobe Bryant, Lakers legend and NBA great, dies at 41 in helicopter crash
One of the greatest players in NBA history, Bryant was one of five aboard the helicopter...2020
• Source: Kobe among dead in helicopter crash
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash in California at age 41, a source confirmed to ESPN....2020
• Sources: Kobe, daughter die in helicopter crash
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna have died in a helicopter crash in California, sources confirmed to ESPN....2020
• Report: Kobe Bryant Has Died In Helicopter Crash
A report out of TMZ claims that Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash. The TMZ account states that the future Hall of Famer died in the crash, along with everybody else on board, early Sunday morning. Matt Norlander of CBS Sports writes that Los Angeles authorities are confirming the crash that reportedly had […] The post Report: Kobe Bryant Has Died In Helicopter Crash appeared first o...2020
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• Kobe Bryant Elected Into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame
Kobe Bryant has been elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, it was announced today....2020
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• Derrick Rose Calls Kobe Bryant 'Our Generation's Michael Jordan'
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• Reggie Miller: Michael Jordan Ten Times Better Than Kobe Bryant (VIDEO)
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• Kobe and Gianna Bryant, a tribute at Manila's famed basketball court
The mural at the famed Tenement court in Manila has become a tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna....2020
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• 4 winners and 3 losers from Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis trade for Lakers, Mavericks

Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images Here are our winners and losers from the big Luka Doncic, Anthony trade between the Lakers and Mavs. It’s still hard to believe the Luka Doncic-for-Anthony Davis trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks is real. Trades like this only happen in fantasy basketball or NBA 2K dynasties; in the real world, 25-year-olds with five First-Team ...2025
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• Fantasy hoops: James Harden is unreal
James Harden is unreal. Over his last 10 contests, he is averaging 40.8 points per game. Kobe Bryant (three times) and Michael Jordan (twice) are the only other players to score at least 400 points over a 10-game stretch in NBA history. During the month of December, Harden scored 546 total points, 115 more than any other player (Paul George was second). For fantasy owners in both points and catego...2019
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Breaks Silence on Joining NBA Legend Kobe Bryant in Exclusive Club
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• How OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti became the best executive in sports
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• The Pacers are making it impossible to predict basketball games
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• Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch numbers in NBA Playoffs put Kobe Bryant and other legends to shame
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• Julius Randle’s Wife Kendra Swoons Over Wolves Star’s Fit Honoring Late Kobe Bryant
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• Finally a postseason force, Julius Randle credits Kobe Bryant for instilling 'Mamba Mentality'

Timberwolves' power forward has finally emerged as a playoff force to complement superstar Anthony Edwards. 'I had a great mentor in Kobe Bryant,' he says....2025
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• Tatum passes Kobe with impressive milestone in Game 3 rout of Knicks

Celtics star Jayson Tatum moved past his idol, Kobe Bryant, in the NBA playoff history books Saturday at Madison Square Garden....2025
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• Celtics' Jayson Tatum passes Kobe Bryant for second-most points on elite NBA playoff scoring list
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• WATCH: Ex-NBA Star Lou Williams Goes Viral for Shocking Take On LeBron James-Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant Debate
A former NBA star stirred up the GOAT debate with a bold “Start, Bench, Cut” pick that has fans fired up and social media buzzing....2025
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• Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch numbers in NBA Playoffs put Kobe Bryant and other legends to shame
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• Nico Harrison is still defending the Luka Doncic trade after Mavs’ nightmare season
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• LeBron James Ties Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant After Buzzer-Beating Clutch Shot vs. Pacers
LeBron James hit his eighth career buzzer-beater as his tip-in helped the Lakers beat the Pacers, which tied him with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant....2025
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• Patrick Dumont 'Unwavering' On Wanting Hard Workers On Mavericks
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• 'Unfathomable': How this stunning Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade came together
The most shocking trade in NBA history began with a secret meeting in a coffee shop in Dallas -- and was fueled by a 20-year history with Kobe Bryant....2025
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• Vince McMahon No Longer Working With PR Firm Sitrick And Company Ahead Of Netflix Docuseries Release
Vince McMahon is no longer represented by the public relations firm Sitrick And Company. Brandon Thurston of POST Wrestling first reported the news. McMahon started working with the company in April. "Mr. McMahon," a six-part docuseries focused on the life and career of McMahon is set to premiere on Netflix on September 25th. “With respect to clients, we don’t comment beyond we are no longer wor...2024
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• Kobe Bryant to grace both covers of NBA 2K24
The standard and plus edition will both have Bryant on the cover On Thursday, NBA 2K revealed that Laker legend Kobe Bryant would grace the cover of upcoming release NBA 2K24. The honor comes three years after Bryant’s shocking death in a helicopter crash, along with eight others, including his daughter Gianna. 8️⃣ ♾ 2️⃣4️⃣ Sharing the Mamba Mentality with the next generation. Introducing our #...2023
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• Lawyer: Bryant crash photos 'shared for a laugh'

Vanessa Bryant's attorney told jurors on Wednesday that the cell-phone photos shot by first responders at the scene of a 2020 helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant died were "visual gossip" viewed "for a laugh," and had no official purpose....2022
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