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Kobe and Phil are deserving champions

By Dick Vitale
ESPN.com

Monday, June 15, 2009

I was lucky enough to be in Orlando at Game 4 and Game 5 of the NBA Finals. I saw a brilliant performance from one of the greatest winners of our time. I enjoyed watching a coach in a record-breaking effort. This was so special for Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson. Kobe Bryant is a flat-out winner. Anyway you want to cut it, understand that he has that inate ability and competitive drive. Think about guys like Derek Jeter, Joe Montana and Michael Jordan and know that it is all about today ...

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