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Kobe Bryant's bittersweet retirement much like Michael Jordan's - Sports Illustrated
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Watch Kobe Bryant announce his retirement, Part 1
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Kobe Bryant Will Retire After 20 Seasons In NBA; Pens Poetic Farewell
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Cagle's Corner: Farewell Kobe
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Kobe Bryant will retire from basketball after 20 years with LA Lakers
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The Kobe Bryant retirement tour is one big brand advertisement
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Basketball to Venture Capital: Another glimpse of Kobe's 'Mamba' Instincts, by Madhu Babu Adiki
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From The Detroit News archives: Kobe Bryant basks in last game at The Palace, Pistons fans' love
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Kobe Bryant inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Would L.A. Be Better If Kobe Bryant Retired?
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Kobe Bryant scores 60 points and wins final game with LA Lakers
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Lakers to unveil Kobe Bryant statue outside Crypto.com Arena - CBS Philadelphia
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Tim Duncan: Amid Kobe Bryant Hoopla, Let's Not Forget