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Allen Iverson’s final on-court battle with Kobe Bryant took place exactly 10 years ago
The pair were lifelong rivals who regarded each other with utmost respect.
RIP Kobe: Local celebs and athletes remember the Philly native NBA legend
Bryant, 41, and his daughter Gianna, 13, died when their helicopter crashed in California on Sunday.
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