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The truth about Kobe Bryant in crunch time

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When Bryant is on the floor in crunch time, Bryant's Lakers are actually outscored by their opponents. A great offensive team performing at average levels, with a star setting records for number of shots attempted. Teammates left wide open. Evidence, even, that Bryant's play puts his team into nailbiters that needn't be so close. That, my friends, is a ball hog.