Kobe Bryant’s legendary competitiveness has fueled countless stories over the years. One of the most fascinating and often repeated claims is that Kobe learned Spanish just so he could trash-talk his ...

Kobe’s ability to speak both Spanish and Italian did give him a bit of an advantage and allowed him to communicate with his Lakers teammates without the opposition knowing what was being said. But ...

There weren't many defenders who could genuinely challenge Kobe Bryant, but Tony Allen perhaps came the closest to bustling the throne. "The Black Mamba," whose 122 career 40-point games trails only ...