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1996 Archive: The Kobe Bryant Draft

 Why are 12 NBA GMs still crying? Because they passed on a 17-year-old kid who showed up to the draft in an oversized suit with a plan to take over the galaxy.

Part of the 45 Sports Jokes: The 1996 “Macarena & Golden Shoes” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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@Lara_Croft_9611/16/2003 08:09Found a real treasure with this one.
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