Kobe Bryant Birthday

Kobe Bryant's birthday message from Paul George

NBA players have started posting birthday notes for an idol they admired in honour of Kobe Bryant

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Paul George's admiration for Kobe Bryant grew as the two became friends

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George has admired Bryant since childhood and trained with him in the NBA

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Several players have adopted Kobe's skillset, personality, and drive

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Paul George constantly professes his adoration for his hero

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Few NBA players have impacted the game like Kobe Bryant, and contemporary superstars agree

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