Kobe Bryant was on top of the world, but it soon all came crashing down with a sexual assault allegation and court case.

Herman said coming up with a new alter ego requires a mix of science and art. “It’s a very ... planet who knew more about black mamba snakes than Kobe.” Bryant enjoyed many of his best ...

Editor’s Note: A new series “Kobe: The Making of a Legend” traces the story of Kobe Bryant from his childhood in Italy to his athletic superstardom and provides an intimate look at his post ...