Playing in his record-tying 19th All-Star contest this past weekend in Salt Lake City, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was in a reflective mood. During a presser over the weekend, James spoke ...

LOS ANGELES -- NBA legend Kobe Bryant is now an Oscar winner! The five-time NBA champion won the Academy Award for his animated short "Dear Basketball" along with animator Glen Keane. "As basketball ...

(AP) — Kobe Bryant is taking a pass on the slam dunk contest, no matter what Shaquille O'Neal has in mind. Bryant nearly burst out laughing Thursday when asked about O'Neal's idea that the Lakers ...

The NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest has long been one of the most exciting events of the All-Star weekend, showcasing jaw-dropping athleticism and creativity. Despite the Los Angeles Lakers' storied ...

Despite standing only 6'4", Shannon Brown was one of the most athletic players in the NBA during his playing years. The former Michigan State star had hops for days and, with his fearlessness and ...

Kobe Bryant was one of the best NBA players that’s ever played the game of basketball. He was also one of the most popular players the game has ever seen. One of the reasons why Kobe became not only a ...

Incredible slam dunks are living proof that humankind need not be held down by mere gravity. They literally and figuratively elevate basketball and are at the heart of “Magic in the Air: The Myth, the ...