But I decided to ask Bryant for a one-on-one interview. I had nothing to lose, except getting laughed out of the gym, fired and missing an upcoming girls basketball tournament, during which I’d have to cover a mind-numbing 10 straight games. It was a risk I was happy to take. In those days, Lakers players walked past reporters to get to the training room. So, I shot my shot. As Bryant walked by, I introduced myself and asked if he’d be willing to answer a question or two. He obliged. Over the next year, I regularly attended practices and games. Bryant couldn’t have been kinder to me. He’d allow me to pull him off to the side and point a camera in his face. Whatever he said went viral.
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