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Kobe Bryant says Lakers deserved No. 2 pick because they ‘played like crap’

A high pick makes everything better.

by Zach Woosley
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NBA Draft Lottery 2015: Timberwolves get No. 1 pick
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So, it appears that Kobe is OK with the Lakers terrible season after all?

Adding either Jahlil Okafor or Karl-Anthony Towns will cheer anyone up.

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