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Key Moments in Kobe Bryant's Hall of Fame Career

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Looking in the Mirror

Photograph By Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images

Kobe long has been chided for his mimicry of Jordan -- from in-game mannerisms to postgame celebrations. But Jordan, shown here doling out a bro-hug as a retiree in 2000, always has had respect for Bryant. Let's see how he feels when Kobe -- just 592 points behind -- passes him for third on the career scoring list.