"Kobe Bryant, one of my favorite athletes of all time," he said. "So I knew if I ever got the chance to wear number eight, you know, just like when I picked number 10, Messi was my favorite soccer ...

Another player who revolutionized the game of basketball is the late Kobe Bryant, as his global impact was comparable to that of soccer legend Lionel Messi today. Unfortunately, Bryant tragically ...

He places behind Michael Phelps, Serena Williams, and Lionel Messi on the list, and is the highest-ranked basketball player to make the list. Kobe Bryant also made the top 10 in 10th place ...

When Barcelona came to Los Angeles for a pre-season friendly in 2006, Ronaldinho famously introduced a young Lionel Messi to the basketball great Kobe Bryant. The late legend had taken the NBA by ...

After leaving fans disappointed in Hong Kong, Lionel Messi put in a 30-minute appearance ... the second cleared off the line by the Vissel Kobe defense. After a 0-0 draw in regulation, the match ...