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Found February 21, 2012 on Cosby Sweaters: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Kobe Bryant,  Dirk Nowitzki,  Reggie Miller
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers,  Dallas Mavericks

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Last night Kobe Bryant did his best Dirk Nowitzki impression, using the Dallas Mavericks’ go-to “one-legged, fade away” jumper against Wesley Matthews of the Portland Trail  Blazers. It was a nice shot, but in typical Kobe fashion he then went over to Reggie Miller to let he and the rest of the commentators know that even though it was Dirk’s move, his was “a little sexier.” Click here to view the embedded video. via The Big Score Article found on: Cosby Sweaters
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