MILWAUKEE -- When Kobe Bryant came into the NBA, he was 17 years old, so his parents had to co-sign his contract. Two decades later, the Lakers legend has become a sage.

Kobe has had other intersections with Milwaukee basketball In 2009, he hit an off-balance 27-footer at the buzzer , a bank shot that helped the Lakers prevail for a 107-106 overtime victory.

"Mike was a different animal altogether" - JR Rider says not even Kobe Bryant could reach Michael Jordan's level originally ...

Former Lakers forward speaks on Kobe Bryant's surprising method to ignore negative comments even from teammtes.

As Kobe Bryant plays out his 20th and final season with the Lakers, ... This wasn’t an ordinary barbecue at Butler’s childhood home in Milwaukee. Bryant, already a three-time NBA champion, ...

Statement from Milwaukee Bucks on the passing of Kobe Bryant. Milwaukee Bucks. January 26, 2020 5:07 PM CST. Kobe Bryant demonstrated an extraordinary passion for basketball and love for his family.

Her dog is named Kobe. Her jersey number has always been No. 24 in honor of her favorite player. And when Arike Ogunbowale earned her own fame in 2018 thanks to a magical NCAA Tournament run, she ...

MILWAUKEE (WISN) -- A Milwaukee man is feeling the loss of Kobe Bryant more than most. Jordan Patterson got to meet his idol when he was 13. "Just gave me the biggest hug ever. Answered all my ...

A taste of NBA glory, though, was not enough for Giannis, and he’s pushing the franchise to continue the effort to bring another championship to Milwaukee. “Giannis is doing what Kobe Bryant ...

Jordan Patterson met Kobe Bryant in 2012 while receiving treatment for kidney dysfunction. Skip to content. NOWCAST WISN 12 News This Morning. ... Milwaukee man recounts wish granted by Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during the post game news conference after scoring 60 points in the final game of his NBA career at Staples Center on April 13, 2016. (Photo by ...