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    Bill Plaschke: Kobe Bryant's legacy shines bright four years after his death

    LOS ANGELES — Four years after his death, Kobe Bryant is still heard. When the Dodgers were courting superstar Shohei Ohtani this winter, they needed an inspirational voice to seal the deal. They needed a powerful closer to deliver a final winning pitch. They showed a video of Kobe. It was from 2017. It was Bryant spouting the wonders of Dodger blue. Ohtani saw it and was sold. He signed a ...
    by Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times Jan 26, 2024 3 minutes
    Lakers star Kobe Bryant watches a tribute video at Staples Center before the final game of his career on April 13, 2016.

    LOS ANGELES — Four years after his death, Kobe Bryant is still heard.

    When the Dodgers were courting superstar Shohei Ohtani this winter, they needed an inspirational voice to seal the deal. They needed a powerful closer to deliver a final winning pitch.

    They showed a video of Kobe.

    It was from 2017. It was Bryant spouting the wonders of Dodger blue. Ohtani saw it and was sold. He signed a 10-year, $700 million contract while citing Bryant's words as one of the reasons.

    Four years after his death, Kobe Bryant is

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