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The motivation for me is just the game itself, just playing the game the right way and trying to win, compete every time I step out there on the floor. That's motivation enough for me to go out there and play well.

Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant
Age: 41 †
Born: 1978
Born: August 23
Died: 2020
Died: January 26
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