![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://nbcsports.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/47d5c73/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3000x1688+0+162/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnbc-sports-production-nbc-sports.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F24%2Fc9%2F1f6d237c0d2020dfe9f3691040a7%2Fcd0ymzcznguwzdbhnduynddiytjhm2yyzthlmtjjotqwyyznpti1y2rjnthjzdmymde3ngm2mtnhmwq4ytnlngrimjk1.jpeg)
Smush Parker: Kobe Bryant refused to talk to me during Lakers practices - NBC Sports
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://www.nydailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2020/02/01/BNBGWVGIPVFUPA2CHRSK6KCPQA.jpg?w=620)
Lakers remember legend Kobe Bryant
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8DaVtCkfkGGJ2RI2nlsFhA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2020-10/a7471170-052a-11eb-9a6b-9597e75cae99)
Lakers switch to Kobe Bryant-designed 'Black Mamba' jerseys for potential NBA Finals finisher
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/wenatcheeworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/a2/ea21c92c-94a5-5f10-8ed5-aa5010d29f70/64d75143a0d2e.image.jpg?resize=400%2C225)
Made everything fall into place - Brian Windhorst feels Pau Gasol's arrival enabled Kobe Bryant's last championship dance as a Laker, Basketball Network
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_fit-760w,f_auto,q_auto:best/newscms/2016_15/1494796/ss-160413-kobe-bryant-mn-04.JPG)
Kobe Bryant's legendary basketball career in photos
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://i.insider.com/565c73cdc28144c0018b6029?width=700)
Kobe's Legacy Celebrated in Photos
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://cdn.nba.com/manage/2017/05/kobe-2000-Finals.jpg)
Top NBA Finals moments: Kobe Bryant takes over in Game 4 of 2000 Finals
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://s22928.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Kobe-Bryant-Manu-Ginobili.jpg)
Lakers History Lakers History: Motivational Stories Of Kobe Bryant's Incredible Work Ethic
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://people.com/thmb/ety3Xm2jwyg35un2yTodQN-8VTQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(749x0:751x2)/lebron-kobe-5a07ec9f0e6546c7ad2ab77de53d7127.jpg)
LeBron James Reveals Regrets About Kobe Bryant Friendship
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/HdeeH47v0FNHDGykr0J30ZqB3K0=/0x0:3789x2526/1400x1400/filters:focal(0x0:3789x2526):format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/49303125/usa-today-8907232.0.jpg)
On Kobe Bryant's last day in the NBA we reflect on his best moments versus the Nets - NetsDaily
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/aaftky01kbhjMNO0258wSL1hOVg=/1400x1400/filters:format(png)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/21919443/lakers.png)
These Lakers would make Kobe proud. Now it's time to fulfill his legacy - Silver Screen and Roll
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://arizonasports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/KobeBryantPHX_MA3.jpg)
A look back at Kobe Bryant's career against the Suns
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://ftw.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/2018/02/ap_christmas_the_cavs_basketball_28925225-e1517614563166.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1)
LeBron James wishes he got to face Kobe Bryant in the NBA Finals
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://www.dailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2016/201601/SPORTS_160109600_AR_0_IIPSSALPWPFZ.jpg?w=535)
Lakers offer positive signs with Kobe Bryant, young teammates despite loss to Kings – Daily News
![NBA Playoffs: Lakers feel like Kobe Bryant designed 'the perfect](https://www.ocregister.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NBA_FINALS_22__3514989-3-1.jpg?w=1024)
An even longer wait between Finals, and a Kobe Bryant story – Orange County Register