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NBA Legend Kobe Bryant Was a 'Philly Guy Through and Through
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I was getting really pi**ed off thinking I should have just gone to college” — Kobe Bryant initially regretted jumping to the NBA from high school - Basketball Network - Your daily
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Inside the Lakers' Kobe-Shaq dynasty -- fistfights, battle lines and Show(boat) time - ESPN
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The Night Kobe Realized PHILLY Fans NEVER Forget!
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Why Philly Fans Should Boo Kobe Bryant Tonight
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NYC Mourns Death Of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant
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Kobe Bryant, Philly Guy - The New York Times
FOX 29 - REST IN PEACE: NBA legend Kobe Bryant was among
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Kobe Bryant, Philly kid and “neurotic” Eagles fan, gives the team a pep talk - Sports Illustrated
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Kobe Bryant tributes: Sports stars, politicians, celebs on NBA great
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PHILLY… KOBE WAS MOST DEFINITELY OUR'S!!!”, by W.B.Beaz