Smush Parker and Kobe Bryant were the starting backcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers. The gulf in skill between the two prompted Kobe to never build a relationship with Smush and even led to a ...

Kobe Bryant was upset about the Lakers trading Lamar Odom in 2011: "To be honest with you, I don't like it" originally appeared on Basketball Network. The late Kobe Bryant didn't always have smooth ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most celebrated franchises in NBA history. Founded in 1947, the Purple and Gold quickly established themselves as a powerhouse in the league. Their iconic colors ...

Since the days of the Shaq/Kobe Dynasty, the Los Angeles Lakers have employed what has been commonly referred to as the "on-switch." The theory is that the Lakers (minus the Smush Parker Era) are so ...

The late, great Kobe Bryant’s 81-point explosion in January 2006 will forever be remembered as one of the most iconic performances in NBA history. While many may think the Los Angeles Lakers’ opponent ...

Smush Parker was full of pleasant surprises for the Lakers. He was in the starting lineup Sunday against the Phoenix Suns, played almost the entire fourth quarter and finished with 25 points in the ...