Darryn Peterson Motivated After Not Going 1st Overall, Uses Kobe Bryant As Inspiration

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Darryn wanted to go first overall but was leapfrogged by AJ Dybantsa. "I'm inspired by Kobe. What would Kobe do right now? He'd get drafted and move on," said Darryn. "I see a guy that went No. 1 on the screen there right now, so I'm extra motivated... It will always be in my mind for my whole career."

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