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How Horace Grant gave Kobe Bryant a bible for Christmas

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Despite spending just one season (2000-01) in Los Angeles, Horace Grant was very close to the Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. The four-time NBA champion remembered a story when he pulled Kobe’s name for Christmas gifts and gave him a bible.

It turns out Kobe was happy with Grant’s gift, saying that it was exactly what he wanted and what he needed.

“We were very close. One year Phil had us pull names from a hat for Christmas gifts. I pulled Kobe’s name, and I gave him a bible. And when I gave it to him he was like “man, thank you so much. This is exactly what I want and exactly what I need.” That’s what he said to me. From Day 1, we were close. Nothing but respect.

“In terms of his work ethic, he was right there with MJ. I have never seen two individuals work as hard in the offseason as they did during the season. They didn’t take a play off in practice, or anything like that. So I would say 1 and 1A, just giving MJ a little edge,” Grant said on NBA Subreddit.

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The Lakers won the championship that season which was fourth for Grant who had previously won three with the Chicago Bulls.

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