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The Day Basketball Died

Basketball Talk

Joe Darrah

Publish Date: 02/02/2020

Fact checked by: Mike Goodpaster

The Jabronis try to process the tragic accident that claimed the lives of former Lower Merion star and future NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 others.

Rob shares stories of his high school days when he met Kobe through mutual friends.

Mike talks about coverage of Kobe post-high school while working as a reporter on the Main Line.

Recorded live at Nippers.

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