Sam Smith: Phil Jackson was literally at Kobe Bryant’s house just days before the horrible accident; he had gone down to Orange County and spent some time with him, and they were literally talking ...

Sam Mitchell has seen his fair share of fiery competitors in the league, both in his 13-year career as a player and later on, as a coach. While he has witnessed many superstars dominate the league, he ...

January 22, 2006, holds significant importance for the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans, as it was the day the late, great Kobe Bryant scored a mind-boggling 81 points in a 122-104 victory over the ...

Sam Smith wrote The Jordan Rules, one of the most impactful sports books of all time. But that was just the tip of the iceberg of a long journalism career that began in the heart of politics during ...