Kobe Bryant cherishes Dean Smith letter

Posted Feb 13, 2012
Dean Smith said he had heard how well Kobe Bryant had played against UNC’s Jerry Stackhouse and knew it was all but certain he would turn pro when he graduated. “However, by any chance, if you change your mind, I want you to know I’m holding a scholarship for you.” Does Bryant still have the letter? “Are you kidding, bro! Of course, I still have it! It’s from Dean bleepin’ Smith!” (New York Post)

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