Report: Kobe wins first career MVP award

 
Kobe Bryant has been selected the NBA's most valuable player for the first time in his 12-year career, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday. [link]

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Bryant will win first MVP award - Los Angeles Times

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Report: Kobe earns first MVP - NBA

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