Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and seven others were killed in a California helicopter crash early Sunday morning. Roland Lazenby authored a biography on Bryant’ s life ...

Vanessa Bryant was the "Queen Mamba" to Kobe's "Black Mamba," and they were married for nearly 20 years.When Kobe and the couple's 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash ...

Kobe Bryant made an impact on many people’s lives off the court as well, including those in our area. Roland Lazenby, a Salem native and NBA writer, published Bryant’s biography, “Showboat ...

Roland Lazenby, author of the acclaimed biography "Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant," explains that these games were intended simply as warm-ups for the American squad against pro players.

There are many Kobe Bryant stories floating around — tales that unfurl like chapters in a legend's biography, handed down by those who once shared the court with him. Some come from opponents ...

In 2003, Kobe Bryant was on top of the world, but it soon all came crashing down with a sexual assault allegation and court case. Amongst it all, Bryant looked to re-define himself and found ...

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant, born in Los Angeles, is an American of Mexican and Irish, English, German heritage. Discover her background & childhood.

His biography on the official NBA website states: "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." (no arguments there) Kobe Bean Bryant, born August 23, ...

No one was like late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant – he didn’t have goals, but something higher: a destiny. He walked the walk, too, working as no one ever had. It wasn’t a burden but a romantic … ...

In 2003, Kobe Bryant was on top of the world, but it soon all came crashing down with a sexual assault allegation and court case. Amongst it all, Bryant looked to re-define himself and found ...