Los Angeles Lakers

More than a year-and-a-half ago, Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were among nine passengers killed in a helicopter crash that occurred near Calabasas, Calif. Bryant was a larger-than-life presence, and the impact of his death continues to be felt well beyond just the NBA community.

Carmelo Anthony has long been rumored as a potential target for the Lakers. Since his struggles with the Thunder and Rockets, Los Angeles has expressed some level of interest in him.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has beaten the challenge. In 2017, the late, great Kobe Bryant had just retired to end his storied NBA career, and he was spending his free time tweeting “challenges” to the next generation of athletes.

Ah, 1996. What a splendid year in American culture. “Pokémon Red” and “Blue” were introduced to the United States. Kurt Angle won a gold medal with a broken freakin' neck. And, by the way, you never fed that Tamagotchi you begged your parents to buy you.