Mag 15

Kobe Bryant

Kobe: The Movie

Traditionally, 15 is the crystal anniversary. Our gift to you: We enlisted Hollywood writers gaze into their crystal balls and tell life of Bryant, from Italy to a final meeting with MJ. Directed by Sam Alipour »

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POP CULTURE AND SPORTS ALMANAC

THE PLAYLISTS

Bomani Jones cues up the tracks that sports were bouncing to in ...

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NEXT

The verdict is in -- Kyrie Irving is the NEXT big star. Find out who else will rock their sports this year. NEXT 2013 »

BODIES WE WANT

It's okay to stare. That's what The Body Issue is here for. The Body Issue »

THE MAG COVERS THROUGH THE YEARS

See all The Mag's covers from 2012. Gallery » 2011 » 2010 » 2009 » 2008 » 2007 » 2006 » 2005 » 2004 » 2003 » 2002 » 2001 » 2000 » 1999 » 1998 »

MAG 15 WEEKLY ROLLOUT

ABOUT MAG 15

Ever since we launched ESPN The Magazine on
March 11, 1998, we've kept our eyes trained on the future, to the players and storylines that would be NEXT. But in celebration of our 15th anniversary, we thought we'd take the next few weeks to look back, year by year, to the athletes that thrilled us, to the moments that moved us, and to the many plot twists we didn't see coming. Then, on May 3, look for our 15th Anniversary issue, in which we get the ball moving forward again. Here's hoping the next 15 years are as entertaining as the past 15.

ESPN THE MAGAZINE

Winning another championship is an age-old quest. ESPN The Mag previews »

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