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Bryant Named MVP

Posted May 6, 08 9:51 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Finally, an MVP award for Kobe Bryant. Regarded as the NBA's best player for several years but never its most valuable, Bryant earned the honor at last after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference. He called the award a blessing and an honor and emphasized that he wants another trophy this year.

"It's Hollywood, it's a movie script. The perfect ending would be for us to hold a championship trophy at the end of it," Bryant said at a news conference attended by his teammates, club officials, his wife and two daughters. "This is an award I couldn't have won on my own. I can't thank these guys (his teammates) enough."

Source Associated Press

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The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant reacts to a question from a teammate during a news conference.   (AP Photo/Ric Francis)
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, right, accepts the National Basketball Association's most valuable player award from Alex Fedorak, director of public relations with Kia Motors.   (AP Photo/Ric Francis)
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, with his daughters Natalia, left, and Gianna, is congratulated by team owner Jerry Buss.   (AP Photo/Ric Francis)
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