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Inside NBA legend Kobe Bryant's reading list
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Kobe Bryant delivers one final blow to Utah Jazz in 101-96 Lakers win - Deseret News
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Sunday NBA notes: Kobe Bryant was always wary of Celtics
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The Mamba Reloaded: Kobe Bryant's Game in the Age of Analytics, by Vikram Dimba
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Kobe Bryant likely was, at some point, your favorite player's favorite player – Orange County Register
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Five observations highlighting Kobe Bryant's greatness - Los Angeles Times
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These Lakers would make Kobe proud. Now it's time to fulfill his legacy - Silver Screen and Roll
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Top Moments: Famous alley-oop from Kobe to Shaq caps Lakers' comeback
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Lakers' 0-3 Start Puzzles Fans and Team - The New York Times
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Orlando's New Challenge is Stopping Bryant - The New York Times
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Former Lakers star Kobe Bryant may have left the NBA, but he's just getting started
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How Kobe Bryant Became One of NBA's All-Time Great Players