Kevin Durant says Kobe Bryant's 81-point game had a direct impact on the relationship with his dad

But, Durant and his father were well aware of the legend of the Black Mamba. Bryant was already a household name then, with ...

“He was our Michael Jordan”: Kevin Durant once reflected in a heartfelt moment on the lasting mark Kobe Bryant left on him

Kevin Durant deeply admired Kobe Bryant, viewing him as a mentor and inspiration. Their relationship evolved from idolization ...

Kobe Bryant had an unexpected impact on Kevin Durant’s rocky relationship with his father

Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point performance against the Toronto Raptors did more than rewrite the NBA record books; it ...
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Kevin Durant frustrated by media's handling of Kobe Bryant

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant says he "idolized" Kobe Bryant as a player growing up, adding that he was angry at the media for their treatment of the Los Angeles Lakers star. "I did ...
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Durant taking Kobe's advice to heart

After suffering the first significant injury of his career, Kevin Durant got some advice from another superstar forced to grow used to watching his team from the bench -- Kobe Bryant. "Kobe reached ...
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Kevin Durant Confesses Greatest Business Regret That Ended Up Making Kobe Bryant $400 M

Kevin Durant has missed big shots on the court before, but the missed shots that linger with him don’t always come on the hardwood. Sometimes they come up in ...

20 Years Ago, Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Made History

On Jan. 22, 2006 Kobe Bryant dropped 81 points against the Toronto Raptors becoming the most points scored in a single game ...
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Kevin Durant-less Thunder hold off Lakers as Kobe misses at buzzer

LOS ANGELES -- Although Russell Westbrook grew up watching Kobe Bryant sink innumerable enormous shots for theLakers, the Los Angeles native didn't worry when No. 24 had the ball with the game on the ...