That epitomized the late NBA great’s relationship with the women’s game. After his 20-year playing career ended, Bryant turned his focus to the next generation, mentoring some of women’s basketball’s biggest stars, from WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi to former Oregon star Sabrina Ionescu.

Many WNBA players believe Kobe Bryant would be pleased with the overall progress of women’s sports, which have skyrocketed in popularity and reach in recent years.

Unrivaled is setting a new standard for women’s basketball before one game has been played in the upstart league.

A look back at Kobe Bryant's farewell game on the five-year anniversary of his death Dearica Hamby still smiles ... mentoring some of women's basketball's biggest stars, from WNBA champion and ...

Dearica Hamby still smiles at the memory of Kobe Bryant sitting courtside at WNBA games. She had met him years ago. He came to see her old team, the Las Vegas Aces, play all the time. Report an error

Dearica Hamby still ... with the women's game. After his 20-year playing career ended, Bryant turned his focus to the next generation, mentoring some of women's basketball's biggest stars, from ...

Dearica Hamby still ... with the women’s game. After his 20-year playing career ended, Bryant turned his focus to the next generation, mentoring some of women’s basketball’s biggest stars ...

Women's Basketball Players Reflect on Kobe Bryant's Impact on Their Game Five Years After His Death Dearica Hamby still smiles at the memory of Kobe Bryant sitting courtside at WNBA games.

DEARICA HAMBY still smiles at the memory of Kobe Bryant sitting courtside at Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) games. She had met him years ago. He came to see her old team ...

Lexie Brown has really come into her own these past few seasons playing for the Los Angeles Sparks. Her three seasons with the Sparks have seen her play a career-high in minutes.

Throughout her career, Kelsey Plum has been widely regarded as one of the best leaders in the WNBA, both on and off the court, taking the time to mentor younger players around her and performing on the highest level. Her play has seen her become a staple on Team USA in FIBA and Olympic play.

The Aces have thrived with players selected at the top of the WNBA draft, but they have also made key additions in free agency over the years.