Los Angeles Lakers championship series Most Valuable Player Kobe Bryant speaks to reporters following the Lakers winning the NBA basketball championship, at team headquarters in El Segundo, Calif. , Friday, June 19, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 32 months ago

Los Angeles Lakers championship series Most Valuable Player Kobe Bryant speaks to reporters following the Lakers winning the NBA basketball championship, at team headquarters in El Segundo, Calif. , Friday, June 19, 2009.

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