Haliburton said on "The Pat McAfee Show" Tuesday that he knew it was his Achilles as soon as it happened, and also noted that after writhing on the ground in pain, he thought about trying to have a Kobe Bryant moment by walking off under his own power.

Dwyane Wade, the Miami Heat icon, has delivered a powerful endorsement of Kobe Bryant's legacy, asserting that anyone who played against the Los Angeles Lakers legend would rank him among the top three players of all time.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry detailed his experience of talking trash with late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant as a rookie during the 2009-10 season.

On a recent podcast appearance, Hall of Fame player Tracy McGrady recalled stories about both LeBron James and Kobe Bryant from decades ago.

Still, where he ranks on the all-time list continues to stir heated discussion among fans, analysts, and former players. Recently, the debate reignited after Bleacher Report placed Bryant at No. 11 in its latest ranking of the top 100 NBA players of all time—a decision that stunned many and drew criticism from players past and present.

It seems that every player who faced Kobe Bryant has a personal story about the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Stephen Curry is no exception. The two-time MVP thought he was an elite trash talker when he entered the league.

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton marveled at Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant making free throws after tearing his Achilles.

NBA legend Kobe Bryant influenced many of today's younger players during his career. There are plenty of stories of him playing a role in the development of tod