Stories tagged with "kobe bryant"

LeBron as a Pacer? Why it's not likely by Mike Wells

Oh, it’s fun to dream. Looks good, too. But this is as close as James will get to becoming a Pacer Pick a team, almost any team, and LeBron James’ name has been linked... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

Schilling brings basketball message to kids by indystar

After stints in college and the NBA, Ed Schilling brings his basketball message to kids Ed Schilling has been around basketball all of his life. The Park Tudor boys coach has... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:23 PM in East Marion County

Lopez changes late-night TV by indystar

George Lopez, who has starred in his own sitcom and comedy specials, has moved into the world of late-night television. He launched “Lopez Tonight” Monday on TBS.... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Rest of NBA chasing Kobe and the Lakers by Jeff Rabjohns

Season picks up where it left off, with champs looking to repeat The NBA tips off its 64th season with its two glitziest franchises having won the past two titles. The Los Angeles... – Oct 26, 2009 at 11:25 PM in Pacers

Pacers' Dahntay Jones finds his niche with defense by Mike Wells

Dahntay Jones knew he had to distinguish himself to ensure job security. The Indiana Pacers’ 6-6, 210-pound swingman could score, but the NBA is full of scorers. So Jones... – Oct 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Pacers

New Pacers guard excels at 'D' by Mike Wells

Indiana Pacers coach Jim O’Brien said countless times last season that the players have to take ownership on the defensive end if they expect to be a better team.... – Jul 10, 2009 at 1:19 AM in Pacers

McNair's death shows real people with flaws play the games by indystar

This is what can happen when the two-dimensional sports hero becomes the three-dimensional human being. Complications. So often, complications. The funeral is Saturday, and we... – Jul 08, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Celebs pay tribute at Jackson memorial most recent comment by AreliL

Many celebrity friends and fans of Michael Jackson... – Jul 08, 2009 at 3:49 AM

Agent: Ron Artest joining the Lakers by indystar

HOUSTON — Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest’s agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets forward has verbally... – Jul 02, 2009 at 11:46 PM in Pacers

Sources: Cavs acquire Shaq from Suns by indystar

CLEVELAND — LeBron and Shaq: Two of the NBA’s biggest stars are now teammates. The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a blockbuster trade Thursday, bringing superstar center... – Jun 25, 2009 at 4:16 PM in Pacers

Bryant wills Los Angeles to triumph by indystar

Finals MVP puts Shaq behind him; Jackson coaches 10th champion ORLANDO, Fla. — Kobe Bryant has the NBA title he needed most — the one without Shaq. Bryant’s... – Jun 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Jackson already is best by indystar

Re: Bob Kravitz’s June 10 column on Phil Jackson and Red Auerbach. I think Kravitz could argue Jackson is the best ever even if the Los Angeles Lakers don’t win this... – Jun 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports

Tougher Lakers rout Magic 100-75 in NBA Finals by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Nobody is pushing these Lakers around. Playing tougher than they did a year ago, Kobe Bryant and his teammates took control in the second quarter and ran away... – Jun 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Pacers

Magic's Courtney Lee can become second Indianapolis player with NBA title by Jeff Rabjohns

Magic guard can join Big O as Indy’s only NBA champs Courtney Lee is on basketball’s biggest stage, starting for the Orlando Magic opposite Kobe Bryant in the NBA... – Jun 04, 2009 at 2:49 AM in Sports

Wildcats' Ferguson to play at Top-100 camp by Jeff Rabjohns

Lawrence North’s Dominique Ferguson has been selected to play in the National Basketball Players Association Top-100 camp. Ferguson, who reopened his recruitment after... – Jun 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in High school boys basketball

LN hoops star chosen for top-100 camp by Jeff Rabjohns

Lawrence North’s Dominique Ferguson is among the top high school basketball players who have been selected to play in the National Basketball Players Association Top-100 camp.... – Jun 03, 2009 at 2:31 PM in High school boys basketball

Award just another step for Granger by indystar

Congratulations, Danny Granger. First, an All-Star. Now, the league’s Most Improved Player. Next, lead the Indiana Pacers to the playoffs for the first time in four years.... – May 13, 2009 at 1:55 AM in Bob Kravitz

NBA to honor Granger today by Mike Wells

Pacers forward wins league’s Most Improved Player award Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Danny Granger will cap off his stellar season today when he’s named the... – May 12, 2009 at 2:13 AM in Pacers

Pacers' Granger wants to become one of NBA's top defenders by Mike Wells

As Danny Granger vacations in Italy, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are marching toward a possible dream matchup in the NBA Finals. Granger proved he could go basket-to-basket with... – May 08, 2009 at 1:47 AM in Pacers

End of line for defending champs by indystar

Editor’s note: Star reporter Mike Wells went 8-for-8 in his NBA playoffs first-round predications. He thinks he can stay perfect through Round 2. Houston will need more than... – May 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in