"I grew up admiring Kobe ... and obviously the force that Shaq played with." LeBron on how it feels to be mentioned alongside Kobe and Shaq

Bleacher Report 2026 NBA Draft prospects talk about their first LeBron James memory

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

Magic Michael Kareem Kobe had killer instincts I love LeBron but at times he doesn't bring it the way we want him to bring it like James Harden -Tim Hardaway Sr talks

Magic Michael Kareem Kobe had killer instincts I love LeBron but at times he doesn't bring it the way we want him to bring it like James Harden -Tim Hardaway Sr talks about the top 5

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

Shaq on signing his 120 million deal that helped make Kobe Bryant a Laker I was at Magic City about to get me a dance and I still remember the girl's name too Electra That motherfer was so fine 6'3 built like a bag of water I opened up the envelope I never seen so many zeros in my life