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 ...

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 quietly helped reshape Kevin Durant’s relationship with his father. What began ...

Kobe Bryant’s legacy remembered by those who followed him the closest

January 26, 2020 is a date that all Angelenos — and basketball fans throughout the world — will remember. It’s the day when Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others tragically passed away in ...

Kobe Bryant's 81-point game: Box score, highlights on 20th anniversary

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006.
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ABC News' 'Superstar' will profile basketball legend Kobe Bryant

This summer, ABC News will profile iconic celebrities who have shaped American culture in a new television event, "Superstar." The series started by profiling Whitney Houston, and its next focus will ...