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  • Charles Barkley Says LeBron & Kobe Aren’t Top 5 NBA Players Of All-Time

    Charles Barkley Says LeBron & Kobe Aren’t Top 5 NBA Players Of All-Time

    Charles Barkley believes LeBron James and Kobe Bryant aren’t in the top 5 NBA players of all-time.

    The former NBA all-star explained his position to Kentucky coach John Calipari this week. 

    “You know, I love LeBron and everything about him but I still think that the way they play the game today he didn’t want any part of those bad boy Pistons,” Barkley said. “Let me tell you something, those guys were out there trying to hurt people. I used to always tell people when you were playing the Pistons you had to call home and tell your family you love them just in case you never saw them again.”

    As for who Barkley does feel deserve the top five recognition, Barkley says, “Michael’s one, Oscar Robertson’s two,” Barkley said. “[Bill] Russell, Wilt [Chamberlain] and Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar], no particular order after Michael. Kobe six, LeBron seven, then you’ve got Elgin Baylor, Jerry West.”

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  • The Untold Story of Kobe Bryant Meeting 2Pac & Death Row in 1996

    The Untold Story of Kobe Bryant Meeting 2Pac & Death Row in 1996

    With Kobe Bryant tragically passing away last week, a few untold stories emerged from those close to him in the sports world. However, a former associate of Suge Knight revealed a rare story on the time Kobe Bryant met 2pac and the rest of Death Row.

    During the summer of 1996, Kobe was in the House of Blues with fellow players from the draft. Although Makaveli didn’t know who the Mamba, was greeted by the late player going out of his way to meet a fellow legend o the town.

  • Lil Wayne – Kobe Bryant

    Lil Wayne – Kobe Bryant

    Lil Wayne pays homage to the late Kobe Bryant with a throwback post.

    Lil Wayne, who titled a song after Kobe on his 2009 mixtape, “Tear Drop Tune 2”, posted a photo of the two together on his Instagram with the caption, “Forever love. 824,” referencing Kobe’s two jersey numbers, which are both retired at Staples Center.

  • Kobe Bryant Dies In Helicopter Crash

    Kobe Bryant Dies In Helicopter Crash

    Kobe Bryant among dead in helicopter crash.

    Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas Sunday morning. Kobe was traveling with at least 3 other people in his private helicopter when it went down.

    A fire broke out. Emergency personnel responded, but nobody on board survived. 5 people are confirmed dead. We’re told Vanessa Bryant was not among those on board.