Thompson is referring to Luka Doncic's second season in the NBA, and the Mavericks were playing in Los Angeles. Doncic is getting ready to inbound the ball, but he hears a fan trash-talking him in Slovenian behind him. He turns around to see it's Kobe Bryant, sitting court-side with his daughter, Gigi.

The impact that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had on this earth can never be measured. He was a true icon whose greatness stretched far beyond the basketball court.

Five years after the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant, the sports world paid tribute to them.

Klay Thompson and Luka Doncic are avid fans of the late Kobe Bryant. Thomas grew up watching LA Lakers games, while Doncic calls the legend one of his biggest motivators.

Klay Thompson has always talked about being an avid Kobe Bryant fan. Born in California, the shooting guard has admired and followed the LA Lakers star for a long time.

Klay Thompson shared that he knew Luka Doncic would be special when he saw Kobe Bryant come out of retirement to watch him play.

Survived by his wife Vanessa and daughters Natalia, Bianka and Capri, Kobe's contribution to basketball is immeasurable. Beyond the five NBA championships he won for the Los Angeles Lakers, the greatest athletes of all sports continue to live by his "Mamba Mentality" mindset.

Kyrie Irving has surpassed Kobe Bryant on a prestigious list in fewer games after the Mavericks' victory over the Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks crossed swords with the Washington Wizards in an interconference regular-season matchup on Monday.

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.

Klay Thompson discusses the influence Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had on his career following the anniversary of his death.