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Found May 24, 2012 on Los That Sports Blog: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kobe Bryant,  Chris Paul
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers,  Los Angeles Clippers
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In what has been somewhat of a banner year for Los Angeles professional sports, Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Clipper off-season acquisition PG Chris Paul were both named to the All-NBA first team selections Thursday: Just Announced – 2011-12 All-NBA First Team: @KingJames, @KDTrey5, @DwightHoward, @CP3 & Kobe Bryant. — NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2012 The first [...]
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