On the fifth anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, columnist Bill Plaschke remains in mourning while sharing what the Lakers legend might have done for L.A.

Kobe Bryant may be gone, but his "Mamba Mentality" lives on. Five years after his death, Bryant's legacy continues to grow and inspire.

James Worthy was asked by Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson which Lakers players should be next to get Hall of Fame nods after ...

The wife and oldest daughter of the late Kobe Bryant sit courtside together for JuJu Watkins and the Trojans’ win over No. 1 ...

For Hamby, now with the Los Angeles Sparks, Bryant saw an aspect of her game she didn't even know she had. “If Kobe tells you you can play defense, you can play defense," she quipped.

For Hamby, now with the Los Angeles Sparks, Bryant saw an aspect of her game she didn't even know she had. “If Kobe tells you you can play defense, you can play defense," she quipped. Five years after ...

For Hamby, now with the Los Angeles Sparks, Bryant saw an aspect of her game she didn't even know she had. "If Kobe tells you [that] you can play defense, you can play defense," she quipped.

For Hamby, now with the Los Angeles Sparks, Bryant saw an aspect of her game she didn't even know she had. “If Kobe tells you you can play defense, you can play defense," she quipped.

KOBE BRYANT STATUE: Lakers unveil first of three ... “I first met Kobe when his dad was coaching the Los Angeles Sparks, and I was on the Sparks’ broadcast team. I knew then how much passion ...