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Kobe Bryant left deep legacy in LA sports, basketball world
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Photos: Kobe Bryant's Memorable Moments
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant poses after hitting a shot and drawing a foul during the first half of the Lakers' NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks, Tuesday, April 2
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