Bryant averaged 28.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists in the seven-game series against the Boston Celtics but shot just 40 percent. Gasol was at 18 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

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Kobe Bryant was one of a kind, whether it was his competitive spirit, work ethic, or skill set. Synonymous with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Hall of Famer inspired generations.

Kobe's peers were too young to be his rivals Apart from the skills, his mentality made Bryant a cut above the rest. His mindset was always on an entirely different level, contributing to his ...

Pearlman was on point, as Bryant didn't really have a lot of friends when he was still alive. In retrospect, it's quite interesting and heartbreaking to realize that though Kobe enjoyed financial ...

Vanessa Bryant has been sharing a lot of Kobe Bryant memories lately, and had one more for Fourth of July. The 43-year-old widow of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend shared some tear-jerking ...