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4 THE BOOKS

the 2008-09 season might rank as a fairly ordinary one for Kobe Bryant. His 26.8 ppg scoring average that season stands as just the 10th-best of his 20-year career. His per-game rebound and assist numbers—5.2 and 4.9 respectively—both rank in the lower half of his career averages. Same with his playing time:

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