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Dan on Fire: Why Kobe Bryant is *not* actually retiring

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***Note: Dan on Fire is a satirical take on angry sports talk radio commentary.***

With the career of Laker legend and surefire Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant winding down, all is not what it seems. To many on the outside, Kobe appears to be a shadow of his former explosive self, but when you connect certain logic dots, it’s become increasingly difficult not to shout the truth from the rooftops:

Kobe is NOT. ACTUALLY. RETIRING.

WSBN’S Dan Rubenstein, long a truth island in a sea of media gullibility, lays out what his groundbreaking investigation has revealed, and frankly, you won’t believe you overlooked the obvious signs that Kobe’s retirement is an enormous sham for so long. Questions answered include:

• Has age really slowed Kobe’s ability to dominate?

• Who would make for an accurate comparison around today’s NBA?

• What factors play into Kobe’s skills deceiving people?

• Where will Kobe be next season?

• Is it a bad thing that Kobe is faking his retirement and to whom does he owe an explanation?

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