Looking back at Kobe Bryant's iconic 81-point game on 20th anniversary

What sparked the NBA legend's 81-point masterpiece? Former Raptors coach Sam Mitchell helps break it down, 20 years later.

The unstoppable Kobe Bryant, as told by the defenders tasked with stopping him

Years after Kobe dropped 81 on the Raptors, those who went up against him shared what it was like to face the Black Mamba.
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"Some people thought Mozart had too many notes in his compositions" - Kobe Bryant once clapped back at critics who said he shot too much

Kobe Bryant was a polarizing figure during his playing days. One of the things critics point out was his shooting inefficiency. In other words, the Black Mamba shoots way too much, and it's not even ...
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How Kobe Bryant beat Shane Battier's data-driven defense with one shot

Kobe Bryant will forever be remembered as one of the most versatile scorers in NBA history, someone very few guys could slow down. Those that did, however, earned the moniker "Kobe Stopper." One of ...