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So good he retired two LA Lakers jersey numbers, Kobe Bryant was a force of nature who transcended his sport
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Shahin Ourian on Twitter: ".@jeaniebuss now that #KobeBryant's jerseys are hanging in the #Lakers rafters when will you add #PauGasol's #16 to the legendary collection? https://t.co/8NaT7YunL2" / Twitter
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