- Russell Westbrook’s and Kyrie Irving’s playing statuses curiously change as trade rumors heat up
- Report: Lakers are trying to figure out whether Kyrie Irving’s trade request is legitimate or not
- Report: Lakers not willing to include Austin Reaves or Max Christie in potential Kyrie Irving deal
- Report: Lakers could include Patrick Beverley and Lonnie Walker IV in Kyrie Irving trade or separate deal entirely
- Report: Lakers would trade Russell Westbrook and 2 1st-round picks in potential deal for Kyrie Irving
- Report: Lakers could have interest in Atlanta’s Bogdan Bogdanovic
- Report: Kyrie Irving has maintained interest in Lakers as they emerge as potential suitors alongside Mavericks and Suns
- Report: Lakers no longer trying to preserve cap space for 2023 free agency
- Report: Lakers believe they’re 1 move away from being legitimate title contenders
- Report: Lakers have had exploratory trade talks involving Russell Westbrook with Jazz
Video: Anthony Davis Seen Yelling ‘Kobe’ After Hitting Buzzer-Beater vs. Denver Nuggets
- Updated: September 21, 2020
Even posthumously, Kobe Bryant continues to inspire the Los Angeles Lakers.
Right after hitting the game-winning 3-pointer in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Davis appeared to pay tribute to the late Lakers legend.
AD appears to say “KOBE” after hitting the buzzer beater. (h/t @kobemurals) pic.twitter.com/8s7psKnrz3
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) September 21, 2020
Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a tragic helicopter crash nearly eight months ago.
Shortly afterward, LeBron James seemed determined to dedicate the rest of the season to the Black Mamba’s memory.
The elder Bryant became an icon not only for leading the Lakers to five NBA championships and racking up countless highlight plays, but also for being one of the greatest clutch performers of all time.
Coming into the 2020 NBA Playoffs, some had questioned if Davis had that dog in him in terms of possessing the intestinal fortitude to take control with a game hanging in the balance.
His game-winning shot and overall play on Sunday (31 points, nine rebounds and two blocks) seem to prove that he does have it.
Related Posts
About Robert Marvi
