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Kobe Bryant reveals what he told Allen Iverson in the 2001 Finals: “No matter how much heart and emotion you play with, against us that doesn’t matter”
Kobe Bryant remembered his fierce 2001 NBA Finals exchange with Allen Iverson, telling him that passion isn’t enough to beat ...
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What happened after NBA legend bet Kobe Bryant $50k he'd beat him in 1v1 game
Kobe Bryant was once bet $50,000 by a then up and coming NBA star that he would beat him in a 1v1 game - and the aftermath ...
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Magic Johnson warned Kobe Bryant before his first Finals series against the Celtics: "It's like playing against no other team"
The Los Angeles Lakers were clicking on all cylinders in the 2008 NBA playoffs ... heading into the Finals. Sensing this, ...
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"I didn't see Michael Jordan giggling and laughing all the time" - When Jerry West defended Kobe Bryant's emotionless facade during the 2009 NBA Finals
In the middle of the 2009 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant was continually lambasted ... He redeemed himself after 2008's ...
LeBron James makes respectable Kobe Bryant Finals admission
LeBron James took a rare reflective turn during his recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, offering fans a glimpse into his mindset on two of the greatest players ever to share the NBA stage with ...
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"We never got a chance to have that big Finals matchup like '91" - Kobe Bryant regretted he never played against LeBron in the NBA Finals
Kobe Bryant and LeBron James played against each other in 22 total NBA games. Bryant averaged 24.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.1 steals, while James put up 28.2 points, 7.4 rebounds ...
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Pau Gasol Reflects On The Lakers' 2008 Finals To The Celtics - Kobe Bryant Wanted Revenge
After losing the NBA Finals in 2008 ... In the eyes of Kobe Bryant, however, the season was a failure after falling short ...