Kobe Bryant

Kobe reaches 24,000 points, leads Lakers past Griz

By GREG BEACHAM| AP| Sports

… 24,000 points, leads Lakers past Griz Saturday, November 07, 2009 By GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant scored 41 points while becoming the youngest player to reach 24,000, leading the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers …

Story|11/07/2009

LeBron gets 33 in only MSG visit; Cavs beat Knicks

By BRIAN MAHONEY| AP| Sports

… And he sure gives them a show. The NBA's MVP added nine assists and eight rebounds, but fell just shy of passing Kobe Bryant as the active scoring leader at Madison Square Garden. James improved his average to 30.4 points, with Bryant averaging …

Story|11/07/2009

Bryant's 41 points lead Lakers past Rockets in OT

By CHRIS DUNCAN| AP| Sports

… s 41 points lead Lakers past Rockets in OT Thursday, November 05, 2009 By CHRIS DUNCAN, AP Sports Writer HOUSTON Kobe Bryant scored 41 points, Andrew Bynum added 17 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers won in overtime for the second …

Story|11/05/2009

Lieberman breaks another basketball gender barrier

By JAIME ARON| AP| Sports

… as a player, and later was a coach and general manager. She returned briefly as a player in July 2008, at age 50. Kobe Bryant later told her that he and his daughters were watching during her latest comeback. He also asked, "Why would you …

Story|11/05/2009

Bryant lifts Lakers past Thunder for 1st road win

By JEFF LATZKE| AP| Sports

… Lakers past Thunder for 1st road win Wednesday, November 04, 2009 By JEFF LATZKE, AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY Kobe Bryant scored 31 points including the go-ahead jumper in overtime as the Los Angeles Lakers got tested in their first road …

Story|11/04/2009

Bryant, big 3rd quarter push Lakers past Hawks

By GREG BEACHAM| AP| Sports

… big 3rd quarter push Lakers past Hawks Monday, November 02, 2009 By GREG BEACHAM, AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant had 41 points and eight rebounds, Andrew Bynum added 21 points and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away with 18 consecutive …

Story|11/02/2009

Nowitzki scores 21 in Mavs' 94-80 victory over LA

By BETH HARRIS| AP| Sports

… against the Lakers at Staples Center since March 11, 2007. Erick Dampier had 10 rebounds and Jason Kidd had 11 assists. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 20 points. Andrew Bynum had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and reserve Shannon Brown added 12 points …

Story|10/31/2009

Pierce powers Celtics past Cavs in season opener

By TOM WITHERS| AP| Sports

… locker room listening to Young Jeezy's "24, 23," a song that includes lyrics about Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and James. "I used to play Kobe, but now I play LeBron," James rapped loudly while eyeing a flat-screen TV …

Story|10/28/2009

Lakers raise championship banner, get rings

By GREG BEACHAM| AP| Sports

… crowd. "We know every night we come out here ... the support from you has just been unbelievable all these years." Kobe Bryant got the final ring _ and congratulations from Lakers greats including Jerry West and Magic Johnson _ before the new …

Story|10/28/2009

Lakers beat Clippers 99-92 in season opener

By BETH HARRIS| AP| Sports

… October 28, 2009 By BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES There was no championship hangover for these Lakers. Kobe Bryant scored 33 points and Andrew Bynum added 26 on his 22nd birthday as the reigning NBA champions opened defense of their …

Story|10/28/2009