Kobe Bryant sexual assault case

There is no flash to Kahwi Leonard. But the San Antonio Spurs forward is quietly knocking at the doors of the NBA Superstardom. Despite playing excellent basketball both in offense and in defense, Leonard’s public recognition remains out of line with his real ability. When the Spurs first considered bringing in Leonard, the objective was simply to add a bigger perimeter player. Now on his fifth season with the ballclub, Kahwi has silently turned into a MVP caliber player. He has become an…

host the white-hot (37-6) San Antonio Spurs tonight at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Today in the 10 year anniversary of Kobe Bryant giving the NBA; his magnum opus, his masterstroke, his piece de resistance one of his crowning achievements, his exemplar performance scoring 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors. We can all reminisce about Kobe Bryant dropping the second highest scoring game in NBA history, but a few things somehow end up being lost in translation; the fact…

to basketball players who have scored for victory. Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant have made many scores and wins in their lifetime of basketball. Kobe was the youngest to to ever join the NBA team. Although Kobe was the youngest to join the NBA, Michael Jordan has won many medals, made more than 3,000 points in one season, and he also left and came back stronger than he was. In my opinion Michael Jordan is better than Kobe Bryant. First Michael Jordan won many medals. In passage 1 paragraph…

Monday Night Kobe Bryant continued to tie all of our heads in a knot, by putting up great numbers by Lakers’ standards; unfortunately, he posted up “Okay” numbers by the rest of the leagues’ standards. Should the all-powerful, all-knowing, Black Mamba retire? The Lakers have accomplished so much with Kobe being their Golden child; Recently, the Lakers stand in the last place in the Western Conference. Has the fact that Kobe Bryant himself commented about his pending retirement and more…

Shaquille O’Neal will go down as one of the most influential basketball players of all time. Many people view Shaq as a great player on the court, and a comedian off of it, but do not know about O’Neal’s tough childhood. Luckily, Shaq had two loving parents including a father who pushed him to do his best at everything he did. With hard work and dedication, Shaq was able to earn a college scholarship, and become the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft. While I read Shaq Uncut by Shaquille…

The annual tradition of rewarding players that rank high in personal brand popularity All-Star starting spots may have finally come to an end this season. The NBA All-Star Game has always been an annual treat for the loyal fans of the league. Showcasing the NBA's best stars from the first half of the season while rewarding fading veterans who have given their best in the past for the league's future to grow. The other aspect that has been constantly debated is the fan voted popular star who may…

multimillion- dollar contract, Bryant had product endorsement deals for such companies as Adidas, Nintendo, Spalding, and Sprite’’ (Bryant). His second year in the league, he earned a spot on the All Star team. The record still stands as Kobe Bryant being the youngest player to receive this honor. By the age of twenty- one, Bryant was evolving into a top notch NBA player and an excellent role model. Bryant took his money and became co-owner of Olimpia Milano. In 2000, Bryant helped lead the…

I have been fascinated by Jordan’s style of playing ever since I first watched his games and highlights. Many people view Michael Jordan as a premier athlete who can run fast, jump high and routinely deliver in the clutch. To them, he's simply physically superior, but Jordan has great understanding of team concepts, his competitive drive and his compassion are what make him just a great player..Another major ability is he can rise to every competitive occasion. Another of the qualities I most…

What do LeBron James, Serena Williams, Inbee Park, Usain Bolt, and Peyton Manning all have in common? Other than all being very popular, they are some of the most successful athletes that are currently active to this day. From Olympic Track and Field sprinters to professional Golfers, these athletes have worked hard to make millions. In this grouping of athletes, one of them earns the most money, and is one of the highest paid athletes in the United States. Each sportsperson has accumulated well…

As a third generation Lakers fan, loving basketball is in my blood. When I was little, Dad used to explain basketball to me when we watched NBA games together. As I grew older and my knowledge of the sport expanded, Dad and I would discuss trades, scrimmage in our backyard, and debate who would win the championship that year. My passion for basketball intertwined with my enthusiasm for academics when I took a debate class in seventh grade. My first topic, I decided, was to debate why Byron Scott…