Kevin Porter Jr. says he will try to beat Bam Adebayo's record out of respect for Kobe Bryant

PUBLISHED Wednesday, March 25, 2026 · hoopshype

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⬤ Kevin Porter Jr. vows to beat Bam Adebayo's rebounding record as a tribute to Kobe Bryant
⬤ The young NBA player says he's inspired by Kobe's work ethic, and wants to honor his memory by surpassing Adebayo's mark
⬤ Porter Jr. has 1,144 rebounds in his first 40 games, putting him on pace to reach Adebayo's 1,954 rebounds by season's end