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Aug 2023
38m 35s

ICONIC Kobe Bryant Stories From PG & Gue...

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Paul George & guests celebrate the life of Kobe Bryant by sharing personal stories from their time with the GOAT. In this special episode, you’ll hear PG's story of playing with Kobe during his last All-Star Game, and DeMar DeRozan shares his experience of meeting Kobe at 15. NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West shares a wild story about how Kobe once expressed his desire to be traded to the Grizzlies. Former Laker Julius Randle gives the backstory on when Kobe referred to the entire Lakers team as "soft as Charmin." And finally, Klay Thompson opens up about the first time he played against Kobe. We all love and miss you, Kobe!


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