Sport

Respect.

Souvenirs gifted to those who attended Kobe Bryant’s public memorial on Tuesday (AEDT) were already listed on eBay the following day with asking prices in the thousands.

Just when you thought it was safe to put the tissues away comes another example of the unique bond Kobe Bryant shared with his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna.

Russell Westbrook scored 41 points and James Harden had 21, including a pair of free throws with 25 seconds left in overtime to give the Houston Rockets their sixth straight victory, a 111-110 win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday (AEDT).

It’s day three of February’s under-20 Australian Junior Championships and an unremarkable pool’s fixture at the Australian Institute of Sport plays host to an exceptional point guard showdown.

It’s another feud sparked by getting picked over for a team on the playground, this time featuring James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna may have survived the initial impact during their January helicopter crash according to the wrongful death suit filed by Vanessa Bryant.

Josh Hart may want to expunge Wednesday’s loss to the Lakers from his memory, but the moment has been forever immortalised on LeBron James’ Instagram.

Less than a year ago, there were 13 contracted Australians in the NBA.

Philadelphia All-Star centre Joel Embiid sprained his left shoulder in Thursday’s (AEDT) game against the Cavaliers, adding another worry for the 76ers, who are already without guard Ben Simmons.