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Kobe Bryant gives referee a long staredown

The Black Mamba wanted that call.

Kobe Bryant is well aware that a point of emphasis among referees last year is to not reward players for leaning into fouls after pump-fakes. Kobe Bryant, however, is MORE aware that he's Kobe Bryant and he should get that [expletive] call, ref.

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