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Julius Erving Says NBA Shouldn't Retire Kobe Bryant's Numbers League-Wide

Published: 08/28/2022

Julius Erving loves Kobe Bryant and even played with the Mamba's father ... but he tells TMZ Sports the NBA shouldn't retire the Lakers legend's numbers league-wide like it did with Bill Russell earlier this summer. Most believe that following Adam Silver's decision to honor Russell by permanently…

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Kobe & Gigi Bryant Statue Sculptor Donates Four Replicas For Mamba Day

Published: 08/26/2022

The sculptor who made the iconic Kobe and Gigi Bryant statue that was placed at the crash site earlier this year has made several replicas of the tribute ... and he tells TMZ Sports he's giving them out to fans in honor of Mamba Day. On the 2nd anniversary of Kobe and Gigi's death, Dan Medina made…

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Vanessa Bryant Wins Kobe Death Photo Lawsuit, Awarded $16 Million

Published: 08/24/2022

Vanessa Bryant has won her lawsuit against Los Angeles County ... after a jury of ten decided she has suffered and will continue to suffer severe emotional distress as a result of the death scene photos captured on the cell phones of 8 L.A. County Sheriff's deputies -- photos she fears will…

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Soccer Star Sydney Leroux Attends Kobe Photo Trial W/ Vanessa Bryant

Published: 08/24/2022

Vanessa Bryant has endured two weeks of emotional testimony ... thankfully, she hasn't done it alone 'cause her support system is strong -- with U.S. soccer star Sydney Leroux joining VB and Natalia Bryant in court Wednesday. The 32-year-old Olympic gold medalist and World Cup winner was…

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Lakers Give UCLA Newborns Kobe Bryant Gear On Legend's 44th Bday

Published: 08/24/2022

The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to Kobe Bryant on what would have been his 44th birthday, giving UCLA newborns -- who were born on the same day as Mamba (8/23) -- gear inspired by the Hall of Fame legend. The Lakers posted pics of the babies wearing white hats featuring Kobe's iconic No. 8 ...…

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Plaintiff Chris Chester Seeks Up To $32.5 Mil In Kobe Bryant Photo Trial

Published: 08/23/2022

Vanessa Bryant's co-plaintiff Chris Chester is seeking millions in damages as the trial over the Kobe crash photos nears an end ... with his attorney asking for up to $32.5 million in damages. The Chester and Bryant family attorney's both made closing statements ... but only Chester's specified a…

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Vanessa Bryant Wishes Kobe A Happy 44th Birthday, 'I Love You'

Published: 08/23/2022

Kobe Bryant would've turned 44 on Tuesday ... and his wife, Vanessa, penned a heartfelt birthday note on Instagram, writing she loves and misses him so much. Vanessa posted a photo of her and her NBA legend hubby from 2009 ... when Kobe won his 4th NBA title and 1st NBA Finals MVP. You can see…

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Ciara & Monica Show Up in Court to Support Vanessa Bryant During Crash Photo Trial

Published: 08/22/2022

Vanessa Bryant had some emotional support Monday in her trial against L.A. County over crash-site photos ... walking in shoulder to shoulder with Ciara and Monica. The 2 singers arrived with VB and her daughter Natalia ... all the women forming a united front. They sat behind Vanessa during…

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Caron Butler Says Kobe Bryant Inspired Him To Write New Kids Book

Published: 08/20/2022

Ex-NBA star Caron Butler is using his personal experiences to help teach young kids with his new book ... telling TMZ Sports his close friend Kobe Bryant inspired him to share his real story. Caron played alongside the late Hall of Famer on the Lakers from 2004-2005 ... and the two remained great…

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Vanessa Bryant Breaks Down In Tears At Trial, 'Disgusted' W/ Officials Over Kobe Photos

Published: 08/19/2022

Vanessa Bryant just talked about Kobe Bryant, Gianna, the crash and the photos that officials took of their bodies while on the stand -- and she was overcome with emotion while trying to explain how awful it all has truly been for her. Using a handkerchief to wipe away tears after nearly every…

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LACFD Official Testifies Supervisor Called Kobe Crash Pics 'Plutonium,' Urged Deletion

Published: 08/18/2022

LA County Fire Dept. supervisors knew the holding of graphic Kobe Bryant crash pictures could be problematic for them ... according to an LACFD official, who testified on Thursday that one of his bosses referred to the photos as "plutonium," while urging everyone to delete them. Sky Cornell, who…

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Deputy Testifies He Sent Kobe Crash Pics To Cop While They Played 'Call Of Duty'

Published: 08/16/2022

Stunning revelation in the courtroom during the Kobe Bryant photo trial case Tuesday ... a deputy testified that he sent another cop graphic pics from the crash site while the two were in the middle of a "Call Of Duty" gaming sesh. Michael Russell -- an L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. deputy -- says…

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