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LeBron James Reveals How Kobe Bryant Tricked Him in Lakers Games

LeBron James Reveals How Kobe Bryant Tricked Him in Lakers Games

Summary

LeBron James shared a story about how Kobe Bryant used hand signals to trick him during their NBA games. LeBron and Kobe had 22 head-to-head matchups before Kobe retired in 2016, with LeBron winning most of these games. Kobe was known for his competitive nature, which included using such tactics against opponents.

Key Facts

  • LeBron James and Kobe Bryant played against each other for 12 years.
  • Kobe used hand signals during games to trick LeBron.
  • They met in 22 head-to-head games, with LeBron winning 16 times.
  • LeBron joked about these tricks in a discussion with "Bob Does Sports."
  • Kobe retired in 2016, passing the torch to LeBron, who joined the Lakers in 2018.
  • Kobe was well-known for his aggressive and competitive nature on the court.
  • Kobe won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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