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Gary Payton: “Kobe got paranoid after getting lied on in ‘Colorado’ situation”

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In this VladTV clip, former NBA star guard Gary Payton recalled stepping into a mentorship role with the Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant during their brief time as teammates.

He spoke about helping Kobe navigate the Colorado situation and provide some sense of normalcy during that trying time. Gary also said they were basketball nerds as they broke down film together and he helped Kobe refine his defensive skills:

Gary Payton: Kobe Got Paranoid after Getting Lied On in "Colorado" Situation (Part 23)
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