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Winning takes precedence over all. There's no gray area. No almosts.

Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant
Age: 41 †
Born: 1978
Born: August 23
Died: 2020
Died: January 26
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He is a fool who only sees the mischiefs that are past.
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My parents are my backbone. Still are. They're the only group that will support you if you score zero or you score 40.
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I'm just right down the middle, man, ... It doesn't matter to me. I'd love him (Phil Jackson) as a coach. It doesn't matter to me. If they want him here, he'll be here. If he wants to come, he'll come, he'll coach and we'll go from there.
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