Today marks the 16th anniversary of The Dark Knight's release Lakers GM Rob Pelinka recalls how Kobe impressed by Heath Ledger's performance sought to learn Ledger's methods and applied these insights in a game against the KnicksLedger had passed away 6 months before the movie was released

Jaylen Brown I was inspired by LAs Kobe Bryant He inspired me not only to play basketball but his thoughts and stuff he did off the court inspired me as well Before he passed he was exploring starting his own brand and giving athletes better percentages and deals

Jaylen Brown I was inspired by LAs Kobe Bryant He inspired me not only to play basketball but his thoughts and everything he did off the court inspired me as well

Rob Pelinka on LeBron We probably haven't seen a player that has honored the game to the extent that he's honored the game He's given so much to his teammates to this organization The thing we want to do more than anything else is to honor him back

20 years ago Kobe with the poster dunk on Steve Nash

Jeff Teague talks about being drafted on the day Michael Jackson died

Michael Jordan played his last NBA game 23 years ago April 16 2003