The late Lakers legend was a diehard Dodgers fan like his wife and kids. He’d be proud of what the team accomplished with back-to-back championships.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Austin Reaves accomplished a rare franchise accolade not seen since NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant, was ecstatic after the LA Dodgers won the World Series in their second straight year. The Dodgers won the title after a thrilling Game 7 win.

For Kobe, the need to understand everything from the obvious down to the intricate details was like an itch that had to be scratched. By realizing this, Bryant understood that his mind worked differently from that of any other player of his caliber, which also gave him an advantage over them.

The family of Kobe Bryant, widow Vanessa Bryant and daughters Bianka Bryant, Capri Bryant and Natalia Bryant, during the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Oct 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after throwing to first for an out against Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) in the sixth inning during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Doncic returned to the Lakers on Friday as they took on the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite missing the last three games due to injury, Doncic wasted no time in getting back on his scoring ways. He dropped 44 points on the Grizzlies, becoming the first Laker since Kobe Bryant to average 45 points through his first three games, per Dave McMenamin.

The NFL season is in full swing, the NBA season has just begun, but all eyes are on the World Series. Shohei Ohtani had an incredible performance in Game 3 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, breaking multiple MLB records.

The Los Angeles Lakers won 115-116 against the Minnesota Timberwolves thanks to a game-winning basket in the final second by former farmer Austin Reaves, their own 'hillbilly Kobe'

Austin Reaves achieves a milestone for the Lakers against the Timberwolves, matching a feat last accomplished by Kobe Bryant in 2005.

The Lakers are widely expected to re-sign Reaves, ideally as the No. 2 next to Luka Doncic, but they can't let him walk for nothing.