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Tyronn Lue Claims He Knew Kobe Bryant Was Going to Be Great Despite Airball Game at 18

At 18, Kobe shot 4 airballs in game 5 of the 1997 Western Conference semifinals. Despite this, Lue believed in his greatness. He praised Kobe's "mentality to take those shots". Additionally, Lue credited the Mamba's approach to challenging the NBA. He said, "I've never heard him talk about money, it was always about how he wanted to be the greatest."