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After his death, the talk at barbershops in LA was about Kobe and his legacy

LOS ANGELES - Alexander Toney had just walked into the grocery store with his family on Sunday when he first heard rumors that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant may have died.

At first, the South L.A. barber didn't believe it, saying he thought TMZ's reports weren't credible. But after more outlets confirmed that not only Bryant, but his 13-year old daughter, Gianna, and seven others died in the fiery helicopter crash, the grim reality sunk in.

As they walked down the aisles getting their food, he said he wrapped his arms around his four

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