At just 17, Kobe Bryant entered the NBA determined to prove he belonged among the greats. But in the 1997 playoffs, the rookie faced a painful turning point — four straight air balls in a crucial ...

Kobe Bryant was a dying breed for several reasons. He never shied away from responsibility or the moment, whether it was shooting four air balls against the Utah Jazz in his rookie season or taking ...

Following 20 illustrious seasons in the National Basketball Association, Kobe Bryant will lace 'em up on Wednesday night for the final time in his career. Love him or hate him, no one can question ...

LOS ANGELES - Former Saginaw High standout Darvin Ham, along with his fans, will always remember the 1997 NBA Dunk Contest as an injustice. Kobe Bryant officially won the dunk contest with a ...