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For New Jersey Nets, the death of Kobe Bryant brings back memories of another lost prince - NetsDaily
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For New Jersey Nets, the death of Kobe Bryant brings back memories of another lost prince - NetsDaily
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Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant (8) shoots over New Jersey Nets' Keith Van Horn (R) during Game 1 of the 2002 NBA Finals, June 5, 2002 in Los Angeles. Bryant scored 22
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