On the fifth anniversary of Kobe Bryant's death, columnist Bill Plaschke remains in mourning while sharing what the Lakers legend might have done for L.A.

Kobe Bryant may be gone, but his "Mamba Mentality" lives on. Five years after his death, Bryant's legacy continues to grow and inspire.

For Hamby, now with the Los Angeles Sparks, Bryant saw an aspect of her game she didn't even know she had. “If Kobe tells you you can play defense, you can play defense," she quipped. Five years after ...

For Hamby, now with the Los Angeles Sparks, Bryant saw an aspect of her game she didn't even know she had. “If Kobe tells you you can play defense, you can play defense," she quipped.

The wife and oldest daughter of the late Kobe Bryant sit courtside together for JuJu Watkins and the Trojans’ win over No. 1 ...

KOBE BRYANT STATUE: Lakers unveil first of three ... “I first met Kobe when his dad was coaching the Los Angeles Sparks, and I was on the Sparks’ broadcast team. I knew then how much passion ...

Kobe Bryant is gone . I'm screaming right now ... the owner of what would become the WNBA's best franchise, the Los Angeles Sparks. Bryant's affinity for women's basketball was well documented.

For Hamby, now with the Los Angeles Sparks, Bryant saw an aspect of her game she didn't even know she had. "If Kobe tells you [that] you can play defense, you can play defense," she quipped.

For Hamby, now with the Los Angeles Sparks, Bryant saw an aspect of her game she didn't even know she had. “If Kobe tells you you can play defense, you can play defense," she quipped.