In the Finals, Dwight Howard led Orlando Magic to stand in their way, whom they eventually beat in 5 games. Kobe won his 4th ring and his first without Shaq. He became the first player since Jerry ...

I said 'yeah'. He said, 'Good because you're going to choke on my fifth ring," Foxx said. And as the actor noted, Kobe did it with Artest, but not without resistance. The Los Angeles Lakers limped ...

It wasn't just Kobe and Shaq in those years, even though that's how everyone likes to remember it. Bryant and Pau Gasol were the ones who took down the Celtics in 2009 to get that ring.

Kobe Bryant remains arguably the greatest foreign sports figure in China. The late great NBA superstar was loved by the fans there and even the LA Lakers legend reciprocated the love. Vanessa ...