Kobe Bryant’s legendary competitiveness has fueled countless stories over the years. One of the most fascinating and often repeated claims is that Kobe learned Spanish just so he could trash-talk his ...

Kobe’s ability to speak both Spanish and Italian did give him a bit of an advantage and allowed him to communicate with his Lakers teammates without the opposition knowing what was being said. But ...

Kobe Bryant saw the positives in Team USA's loss in the 2004 Olympics, including the growth of the sport and the fact that the Americans needed to dig deep to reclaim their glory.