Before the 1996 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics were awed by a young Kobe Bryant. But to that point, only a few high school players had successfully made the leap to the pros.

Oct 11, 2023 · As a kid, Kobe Bryant hated the Boston Celtics. But during an interview with ESPN's Baxter Holmes in 2015, the Black Mamba said that if the Celtics had drafted him in …

Mar 1, 2023 · Kobe Bryant why beating Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals was "the most satisfying victory of his career"

Sep 16, 2024 · Kobe almost became a Celtic? Bryant later claimed that his workout with the Celtics was one of the craziest things he had done. It's not because he became a Lakers icon …

May 28, 2024 · As Boston's pick at No. 6 approached, the Celtics effectively talked themselves out of drafting one of the best players in NBA history.

Jun 17, 2024 · Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has surpassed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant for most points scored in the playoffs before turning 27.

4 days ago · Celtics Jayson Tatum reaches 13,000 points, becoming one of seven NBA players to hit the milestone before turning 27 Tatum joined names like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and …

2 days ago · Houston forward Amen Thompson said he felt like the late Kobe Bryant after nailing a game-winning floater against the Celtics in Boston. ... the five-year anniversary of Kobe …

3 days ago · How other NBA players honored Kobe Bryant on social media. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum did not share a post about Bryant, his all-time favorite player, but …

Jan 26, 2020 · Although he ended up with a pedestrian (for him) 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists, Bryant delivered the winner with seven seconds left. It was the only game-winner he …