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Found January 31, 2012 on Sports Crackle Pop: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ricky Rubio,  Kobe Bryant
TEAMS: Minnesota Timberwolves,  Los Angeles Lakers

Ricky Rubio, who do you think you are? You can’t just walk up to Kobe Bryant and tell him he isn’t going to win the gold at the Olympics. He is going to smash squad all over your face. The Gasol brothers won’t be able to help you then.
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