Contents

Introduction

Bryant Might Be a Laker

Lakers’ Teenager Grows Up

Hoop-L.A.!

Twice as Nice!

Kobe Dazzling, Then Dazed

Lakers Join NBA’s All-Time Best

Bryant’s History Score: 81

LA is the City of Stars … and MVPs

2008 Olympics

X-cellent

An Ugly Game, But Beautiful Finish

2012 Olympics

Respect

Who’s Better?

Inspiration, Competition, Admiration

Kobe Contemplates Passing the Torch

A Very Kobe Christmas

Dunking with the Stars

Kobe’s All-Star Farewell

Philadelphia Roots

Beef Squashed

Kobe’s Legacy

The Next Challenge

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San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Keith Birmingham