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    When Kobe Bryant was baffled about the Los Angeles Clippers not selecting him, ‘they said we can’t draft you’

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    By NBA Analysis Network,Pocholo Magsino

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    When Kobe Bryant was baffled about the Los Angeles Clippers not selecting him, ‘they said we can’t draft you’

    Like many other moments in his basketball career, Bryant used the Clippers’ rejection as a way to motivate himself. In 69 regular-season matchups between the Lakers and Clippers, Bryant made sure to get payback. He scored 24.9 points per game against the Clippers, leading the Lakers to win 47 out of the 69 games.

    Bryant had an impressive workout with the Clippers

    In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, former Clippers assistant coach Bill Fitch was present during Bryant’s solo workout with the Clippers. During his career, Fitch saw plenty of top-tier players, including Larry Bird.

    However, Bryant was probably the most impressive player in his eyes. Doing that at only 17 proved Bryant was ready for the big league. However, the Clippers were not willing to take the risk.

    Looking back, the Clippers might be regretting their decision to select Wright over Bryant. Other teams also passed up on him, but the Clippers have stood out, especially when Bryant spoke about his obsession with winning.

    Bryant could have continued being a superstar-level talent on the Clippers, but he might not have had the same level of success. To this day, Bryant is still an iconic Laker, which could hurt some Clippers fans knowing that they could have done so much more.

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