Overview

• The Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 83–79 in Game 7 on June 17, 2010, securing the franchise’s 16th NBA championship and Kobe Bryant’s fifth title.
• Kobe’s 6-for-24 shooting in Game 7 was offset by 15 rebounds and the iconic postgame remark “I just got one more than Shaq.”
• On June 18, Lamar Odom posted throwback photos and a family cake celebration to Instagram to mark the championship’s 15th anniversary.
• Vanessa Bryant contributed emotional Instagram Stories that highlighted Kobe’s leadership and the series’ lasting significance.
• Kobe’s ‘Mamba Mentality’ continues to resonate in today’s NBA, influencing players such as Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams.