Mother of Kobe Bryant is Pam Bryant. source
Mother of Kobe Bryant is Pam Bryant.
Kobe Bryant has played all 20 years of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five championships. He is the only player to ever play 20 seasons with the same team. source
Kobe Bryant has played all 20 years of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five championships. He is the only player to ever play 20 seasons with the same team.
Bryant started playing basketball when he was 3 years old. source
Bryant started playing basketball when he was 3 years old.
Kobe Bryant's fortunes would soon change when Phil Jackson became coach for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999. source
Kobe Bryant's fortunes would soon change when Phil Jackson became coach for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1999.
After living in Italy for a number of years during his childhood, Kobe Bryant became fluent in Italian. source
After living in Italy for a number of years during his childhood, Kobe Bryant became fluent in Italian.
Kobe Bryant has won five NBA titles. The only other LA Lakers with that many rings are Derek Fisher, Michael Cooper, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. source
Kobe Bryant has won five NBA titles. The only other LA Lakers with that many rings are Derek Fisher, Michael Cooper, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson.
In 1997, Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to ever win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. source
In 1997, Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to ever win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Shaquille O'Neal went on to become one of the most dominant players in NBA history. source
Shaquille O'Neal went on to become one of the most dominant players in NBA history.
Shaquille O'Neal married Shaunie Nelson in 2002 . source
Shaquille O'Neal married Shaunie Nelson in 2002 .
Shaquille O'Neal had four children together: Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me'arah. source
Shaquille O'Neal had four children together: Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me'arah.
Shaquille O'Neal became an NBA analyst, working alongside the likes of Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson. source
Shaquille O'Neal became an NBA analyst, working alongside the likes of Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson.
During his years at Louisiana State, Shaquille O'Neal—standing 7 feet tall and weighing 315 pounds—was named "College Player of the Year" (1991) . source
During his years at Louisiana State, Shaquille O'Neal—standing 7 feet tall and weighing 315 pounds—was named "College Player of the Year" (1991) .
In 1996, Shaquille O'Neal signed a seven-year, $120 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. This remains the biggest contract in the history of the NBA. source
In 1996, Shaquille O'Neal signed a seven-year, $120 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. This remains the biggest contract in the history of the NBA.
Shaquille O'Neal loves the MMA. He began training in MMA while he was an active pro basketball player, and has publicly stated that he desires to have a legitimate fight against a respected opponent. source
Shaquille O'Neal loves the MMA. He began training in MMA while he was an active pro basketball player, and has publicly stated that he desires to have a legitimate fight against a respected opponent.
Shaquille O'Neal jumped into the rap game in 1993. His debut album entitled Shaq Diesel went platinum, shipping/selling over one million copies. source
Shaquille O'Neal jumped into the rap game in 1993. His debut album entitled Shaq Diesel went platinum, shipping/selling over one million copies.
Shaquille O'Neal won three NBA titles alongside Kobe Bryant on the Lakers. source
Shaquille O'Neal won three NBA titles alongside Kobe Bryant on the Lakers.
During the 2004-05 season, Shaquille O'Neal averaged a double-double (22.9 points per game and 10.4 rebounds). source
During the 2004-05 season, Shaquille O'Neal averaged a double-double (22.9 points per game and 10.4 rebounds).
Tim Duncan is a five-time NBA champion, two-time NBA MVP, three-time NBA Finals MVP, and NBA Rookie of the Year. source
Tim Duncan is a five-time NBA champion, two-time NBA MVP, three-time NBA Finals MVP, and NBA Rookie of the Year.
Tim Duncan is a 15-time NBA All-Star and the only player to be selected to both the All-NBA and All-Defensive Teams in all of his first 13 seasons. source
Tim Duncan is a 15-time NBA All-Star and the only player to be selected to both the All-NBA and All-Defensive Teams in all of his first 13 seasons.
Tim Duncan and Kareem Abdul-Jabaar are the only players in NBA history with 26,000 points, 15,000 rebounds and 3,000 blocks. source
Tim Duncan and Kareem Abdul-Jabaar are the only players in NBA history with 26,000 points, 15,000 rebounds and 3,000 blocks.
Tim Duncan earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is one of few NBA prospects to attend all four years of college. source
Tim Duncan earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and is one of few NBA prospects to attend all four years of college.
Tim Duncan got married to Amy Sherril in July 2001 and the couple had two children together. source
Tim Duncan got married to Amy Sherril in July 2001 and the couple had two children together.
According to Sports Illustrated, Tim Duncan loves paintball. He often treats teammates to afternoons of it. source
According to Sports Illustrated, Tim Duncan loves paintball. He often treats teammates to afternoons of it.
Charles Barkley was called as one of the 50 Greatest Players in National Basketball Association History during the 50th anniversary of NBA. source
Charles Barkley was called as one of the 50 Greatest Players in National Basketball Association History during the 50th anniversary of NBA.
Charles Barkley married Maureen Blumhardt in 1989; the same year they had a daughter named Christiana. source
Charles Barkley married Maureen Blumhardt in 1989; the same year they had a daughter named Christiana.
Charles Barkley has two cool nicknames. His nicknames are “Sir Charles” and “The Round Mound of Rebound.” source
Charles Barkley has two cool nicknames. His nicknames are “Sir Charles” and “The Round Mound of Rebound.”
During his college career, Charles Barkley played the center position, despite being shorter than the average center. His height, officially listed as 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), is stated as 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) . source
During his college career, Charles Barkley played the center position, despite being shorter than the average center. His height, officially listed as 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), is stated as 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) .
Charles Barkley became a member of Auburn's All-Century team and still holds the Auburn record for career field goal percentage with 62.6%. source
Charles Barkley became a member of Auburn's All-Century team and still holds the Auburn record for career field goal percentage with 62.6%.
Karl Malone was twice named the NBA's Most Valuable Player (1997, 1999). source
Karl Malone was twice named the NBA's Most Valuable Player (1997, 1999).
In 2003 Karl Malone left the Jazz and played his final season with the Los Angeles Lakers. source
In 2003 Karl Malone left the Jazz and played his final season with the Los Angeles Lakers.