Kobe Bryant defends his huge Lakers contract - Los Angeles Times
It's been almost a year since Kobe Bryant signed a two-year, $48.5-million contract extension to stay with the Lakers.
Kobe Bryant defends the $48.5-million contract that makes him the highest-paid player in the NBA.
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