Kobe Bryant, Deron Williams have only praise for each other
Published 5/15/2008 at L.A. Times - Basketball
They became mutual fans after playing together on the USA team in the FIBA Americas tournament.
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Admittedly, Kobe Bryant doesn't throw up praise toward his opponents as frequently as he does jumpers.
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