Julius Randle is one of many modern NBA players who grew up idolizing the late Kobe Bryant and was among the lucky few who got to play with him on the Los Angeles Lakers during his twilight years.

Julius Randle talks about him and his wife welcoming their first daughter, Kobe Bryant inspiring him to go swimming with sharks and playing with his Minnesota Timberwolves' teammate Anthony Edwards.

Former NBA big man Ed Davis had the opportunity to play alongside Kobe Bryant during the 2014-15 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. At the time, Davis was 25 years old and was in his athletic peak.

Bryant hung out with his mentors Julius Erving and Michael Jordan before dropping 31 points in the All-Star game.

The word greatness is synonymous with Kobe Bryant, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he was an easy teammate to share a locker room with. At times, he pushed those around him to unhealthy limits ...

The late, great Kobe Bryant was truly one of the most unique basketball players to ever step foot on an NBA floor. The Los Angeles Lakers legend not only drew inspiration from other all-time great ...