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Vanessa Bryant marked Kobe Bryant’s would‑be 48th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute, sharing a smiling photo of Kobe and writing, “Happy birthday, baby. I love you so much. 8/23.” The post prompted tributes from fans and fellow athletes, including Candace Parker and Michael Phelps, and underscores Kobe’s legacy with the Lakers over a 20‑season career and his and Gianna’s death in 2020.
On what would have been Kobe Bryant's 48th birthday, the sports world paid tributes, highlighting his 20-year Lakers career, 18 All-Star selections, five championships, 33,643 career points, and his 2018 Oscar win for Dear Basketball.
Vanessa Bryant posted a Disney-themed Instagram moment just before news that Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are taking majority control of the Los Angeles Lakers, fueling chatter about a Disney–Lakers connection given Iger’s former Disney CEO role and Kobe Bryant’s Lakers legacy.
Vanessa Bryant mourns the death of her grandmother 'Mami Tonia' with a heartfelt Instagram tribute, while the Kardashian-Jenner family publicly offers condolences, underscoring a long‑standing friendship and Vanessa's ongoing philanthropic work in Kobe and Gianna’s memory.
Victor Wembanyama is learning that poise in the NBA Finals comes from enduring painful early setbacks, a path echoed by Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. After a rough stretch against a Knicks defense, Wembanyama found space in the third quarter, sparked a late Spurs rally, then endured a costly turnover and a missed final look as New York won Game 2 to take a 2–0 series lead. He pledged to use the setback to fuel future improvement, underscoring that the most painful lessons often propel legends in the long run.
Amalia Holguin, Kobe Bryant’s Littlest Mamba and the last surviving member of Team Mamba, balances a grueling high school schedule at Sage Hill, grief from the 2020 helicopter crash, and a rising college recruitment, ultimately choosing Texas and aiming to honor Bryant’s standards while carving her own path on and off the court.
A reflective piece tracing Kobe Bryant’s 20-year rise, the challenges he faced, and his 2016 farewell—culminating in a 60-point final game and the iconic Mamba Out moment that cemented a legacy of relentless focus and reinvention.
A chorus of LA Times readers debates whether Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance should carry an asterisk, with some accusing the night of theatrics and others praising the achievement, and the page also includes a mix of letters about UCLA, the Rams, Chargers, and Team USA.
Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo erupted for 83 points against the Washington Wizards, passing Kobe Bryant for second-most in NBA history; Heat coach Erik Spoelstra defended the pursuit and even fouled late to extend the run, while online backlash from fans and some media persisted.
Gordon Hayward said Bam Adebayo’s 83-point night feels 'not legit' for the NBA, criticizing the 43 free throws and late fouling used to chase Kobe Bryant’s 81; other analysts expressed discomfort with the tactic, while Heat coach Erik Spoelstra defended the decision.
Bam Adebayo erupted for 83 points against the Washington Wizards, eclipsing Kobe Bryant’s 81-point mark to rank behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 as the second-highest single-game score in NBA history. He also set a new NBA free-throw record with 36 makes on 43 attempts, joined the 70-point club, and claimed the Miami Heat’s single-game scoring record in a historic performance.
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo poured in 83 points against the Washington Wizards, the second-highest single-game total in NBA history behind Wilt Chamberlain and higher than Kobe Bryant’s 81. He shot 20-for-43, went 7-for-22 from three, and drew 36 free throws. After the game, LeBron James and other stars reacted on social media, with Kevin Durant and Dwyane Wade weighing in as Adebayo reflected on Kobe Bryant as his idol.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in NBA history behind Wilt Chamberlain's 100 and surpassing Kobe Bryant's 81, lifting the Miami Heat to a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards and setting records for free throws made and attempted.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-highest single-game total in NBA history behind Wilt Chamberlain's 100, as the Miami Heat beat the Washington Wizards 150-129. He opened with 31 in the first quarter and had 43 by halftime, and he also set NBA single-game records for most free throws made (36) and attempts (43). The Heat won their sixth straight despite multiple injuries, surpassing Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game for second on the all-time list behind Chamberlain.
Bam Adebayo erupted for 83 points against the Washington Wizards, giving the Miami Heat the win and setting Heat single-game and NBA history marks: he passed Kobe Bryant for the second-most points in a single game (behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100) and broke the Heat’s previous scoring record of 61. He scored 31 in the first quarter, 43 by halftime, and finished 20-of-43 from the floor with seven 3-pointers and 36-of-43 free throws as Miami rolled to victory.