Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant built an unparalleled career in the NBA. However, the basketball icon's influence has expanded into all sports — especially soccer.On Tuesday morning, Nike officially announced a new partnership that unites Bryant's legendary Mamba Mentality with FC Barcelona's unwavering pursuit of excellence to inspire the next generation of athletes around the world.

"An autographed pair of Adidas EQT Top 10 shoes that Kobe Bryant wore in his first Los Angeles Lakers start have sold for $240,000 (including buyer's premium) with SCP Auctions, the second-largest sum ever paid for a pair of his sneakers," wrote Dan Hajducky.

Kobe Bryant gave his verdict on the best players in Los Angeles Lakers history, and left out his old NBA title-winning teammate, Shaquille O'Neal.

A pair of Kobe Bryant game-worn sneakers just sold at auction for the second-highest price ever fetched by a Kobe shoe.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry recalled attempting to talk trash to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant during his rookie year.

The late Kobe Bryant was never someone who was unafraid to speak honestly when addressing the media, no matter how critical what he had to say may have been. Bryant was also not shy to confront

Jeff Teague gives his opinion on a fan favorite Kobe Bryant question: which version of him was better, 8 or 24?

NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade responded to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant being ranked as the 11th-best player on a recent list.