Lorenzen Wright.

Kerry Kittles.

Samaki Walker.

Erick Dampier.

Todd Fuller.

Vitaly Potapenko.

Unless you’re an avid NBA fan, you may not recognize the aforementioned 6 players. Yet, they are, in order, the six players selected in the 1996 NBA Draft before Kobe Bryant. Not one of those six players was ever selected to an NBA All-Star game or an All-NBA Team; Kobe Bryant has been both a 14-time NBA All-Star as well as a 14-time All-NBA Team member. Add to those stats, Kobe’s 5 NBA Championships and 2-time NBA Finals MVP Awards, and you’ve got a player whose an easy NBA Hall of Fame lock. Recently, Bryant did something no one else has ever done, when on December 5, 2012 (at the age of 34) Kobe Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to score 30,000 points in a career. It may have taken Kobe 17 NBA seasons to get to 30,000 points, but it will only take you 3 days to get this historic Kobe Bryant 30,000 Points T-Shirt from Fanatics.

Kobe Bryant cemented his name in NBA history with professional basketball greats the likes of: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain as one of only five players to reach such a landmark. Four of those five players were Los Angeles Lakers at one point in their careers, so this Kobe Bryant 30,000 Pts. Tee is definitely a must-have for any and every LA Lakers fan. Proudly display your Lakers pride in The Black Mamba with Fanatics and our Kobe Bryant 30k Points T-Shirt.

It’s time to celebrate the excitement of the LA Lakers becoming the 2010 NBA Champions! And we know just how to do it by offering Lakers fans the best of the official champs collection and making it affordable for every budget.

Looking to commemorate the victory for $40 or less? No problem. Choose from more than 100 items like the adidas Locker Room T-shirt, Plaid Boxer Shorts, or something you can show off just about every day, an 11 oz. Sublimated Mug. Show your pride throughout your ride with a 2-pack Carpeted Mats and a Mirrored License Plate Frame

Increase your budget a little more, (say at least $75) and enjoy free 3-day shipping on some of our best sellers. Get the updated Champs Jacket that features each year the 16-time champion team has won, or the one-of-a-kind 2010 Gold Coin Photo Mint Collectible, or get this limited edition Kobe Bryant Championship Jersey.

The boys are well into the playoffs – the Conference Semifinals to be exact! Eight teams are left battling for the 2010 NBA Championship title – San Antonio Spurs, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, LA Lakers, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, and Orlando Magic.

The last few days have been big in basketball news. Not only did the Cavs set the tone this weekend, taking the lead against the Celtics, but Lebron was named the league’s MVP. Also, after knocking out Oklahoma City on Friday night, the Lakers went on defeating Utah in game one yesterday.

Tonight the Magic take on the Hawks, and the Suns look to bring the heat against the Spurs.

Who are rooting for? Show your pride, gear up now!

The 2009 NBA Finals are set. The Los Angeles Lakers won the Western Conference while the Orlando Magic won the Eastern Conference, stunning the Cleveland Cavaliers along the way. The fist game of the Finals tips off on Thursday in Los Angeles. Kobe Bryant is looking for his first title without Shaq, something he failed to win last year against the Celtics.

To celebrate both the Lakers and Magic achievement, we’ve stocked some amazing Conference Champs t-shirts and hats. Order today and receive 3-day shipping for only $4.99.

Here is a sample of what you will find on Football Fanatics.

Before May 8th’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets were playing their best basketball of the year. They were a trendy pick to beat the Lakers and advance to the Western Conference Finals. However, late in the game on Friday night, Yao Ming went down with a broken left foot, ending his season… and all hope for the Rockets, right? Wrong! Last night, the Yao-less and McGrady-less Rockets beat the Lakers 99-87 to tie the series up 2-2.

The Rockets played a tough, physical game with the notion that defense can still win championships. Without Yao, the Rockets top scorer, other players had to step up. Point Guard Aaron Brooks scored a career high 34 points and Shane Battier added 23 points. “I think everyone but us got the memo that we weren’t supposed to show up today without Yao,” Battier said.

The Rockets never trailed and at one point led by as many as 29 points. “I’m not surprised,” said Battier. “It almost sounds cliche, but we’re a resilent group. We talk about bouncing back. Through adversity, through lineup changes, through trades, through injuries, we’ve never quit and we’ve never stopped believing.”

Kobe Bryant only scored 15 points and never once made it to the free throw line. Without Yao in the lineup though, Lakers Center Pau Gasol had his way in the paint, scoring 30 points. If the Rockets want to win Game 5 in Los Angeles they’ll have to figure out a way to stop Pau.

Los Angeles Galaxy star, David Beckham puts on for his city. Rocking this black L.A. Dodgers hat, he is seen at a L.A. Lakers game with his adorable son Cruz.

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	Nike L.A. Dodgers Black 2008 Wool Classic Adjustable Hat $18.00