KOBE BRYANT

Matt Barnes sits down with Grammy Award-winning gospel star Erica Campbell and producer Dr. Holly Carter to talk about Lifetime’s new movie, Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery. Matt opens up about how a chance encounter with Brandy led to his unexpected acting role, why the Lifetime ... Show More

The NBA Finals are HERE, and Stephen Jackson is breaking it all down. Stak reacts to the Spurs' Game 7 win over OKC, explains why he was disappointed in Chet Holmgren's performance, and discusses whether Oklahoma City should consider making a major roster move. He also shares sto ... Show More

AJ Dybantsa pulled up to the ALL THE SMOKE studio and it was clear from the jump: this kid is different. We got into his journey from Brockton to BYU, what it was like being the most watched prospect in the country since 9th grade, and why he has never once dropped from the numbe ... Show More

Paul George & guests celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant by sharing personal stories from their time with the GOAT. In this special episode, you’ll hear PG's story of playing with Kobe during his last All-Star Game, and DeMar DeRozan shares his experience of meeting Kobe at 15. NBA ... Show More

The tributes to Kobe Bryant and other victims of Sunday’s helicopter crash continue. A number of NBA players who were close to Kobe, including Chris Paul and Kyrie Irving, have missed games . NBA teams have continued to let the 24-second shot clock run out during games to honor t ... Show More

<p>The last ‘Special Team’ the Los Angeles Lakers had was in 2009-2010, when Kobe Bryant led them to their most recent championship - in thrilling fashion over the Boston Celtics. This week, we look back at the final title on Kobe’s resume. Yes, the Lakers had to overcome injurie ... Show More

*In light of Kobe Bryant's tragic passing, we're re-airing our series on the rivalry between Kobe and Shaquille O'Neal.* It’s 1996, and the Los Angeles Lakers are priming for greatness. First they sign the gargantuan, indomitable Shaquille O’Neal. Then they bring on a 17-year-old ... Show More

In their early years, Kobe and Shaq each endure snubs from their heroes that give them a ferocious desire to prove themselves on the court.But that’s pretty much where their similarities end. Kobe is the adored only son of an NBA player. Shaq is raised by his stepfather, a former ... Show More

Shaq and Kobe have finally led the Lakers to their first NBA Championship since 1988. Coach Phil Jackson warns the team: once you win your first championship, it gets even harder to muster the fire needed to win the second.That may be true, but not for Kobe. He’s never been hungr ... Show More

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant could not be more different when it comes to style, both on and off the court. Shaq is a playful giant with a side hustle as a rapper. Kobe is a kid from Philly with once-in-a-lifetime talent—and an ego to match.But Shaq and Kobe's fates have been ... Show More