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I don’t feel pain T Kobe Bryant might be the most durable basketball player of all time. Even after the high ankle sprain he laced them up for a solid 12 minutes last night against the Pacers in a Lakers victory. Oh, he’s also pretty fan friendly, Kobe for MVP.-TO Kobe Poses with Blonde at Lakers Casino Night Kobe Bryant Vino
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