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Kobe hopes fans don’t choose him for All-Stars

/ 11:54 AM January 06, 2014

Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant. AP FILE PHOTO

LOS ANGELES – While Kobe Bryant heals from his latest injury, he has an unusual campaign message for the fans who select the NBA All-Star game’s starters: Don’t vote for me.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar guard is hoping fans elect younger, more deserving players to start next month’s showcase in New Orleans.

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Bryant is a 15-time All-Star selection, a four-time All-Star game MVP and the top scorer in the game’s history. He says he’d be honored if he’s voted in again, but isn’t even sure he’ll be ready to play.

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Bryant has played in just six games this season, and he’s out for several more weeks while a broken bone near his knee heals.

He made his season debut Dec. 8, eight months after tearing his Achilles tendon.

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