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For years, Pamela Bryant kept asking her son: Do you still want all this stuff that I'm keeping for you - your old basketball jerseys, your sports awards, your high school trophies? And for years, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in Camden on Thursday, the son, now 34, was content to let it all sit around at the house. Until ... Until Pamela Bryant, Kobe Bryant's mother, wanted to auction it off for an expected $1.5 million so she could use the money to buy a house in Nevada. That's when the Los Angeles Lakers shooting star (and Lower Merion High School basketball phenomenon) put the brakes on the idea, sending a cease-and-desist letter to the auctioneer, Goldin Auctions L.L.C. of West Berlin. Philadelphia Inquirer

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The 42 items of merchandise, which include several Lower Merion uniforms worn by the player and two 2000 Lakers Championship rings designed for his parents, were to go up for auction in June, each authenticated as genuine by Pamela Bryant. In a tale of what can happen when adult children move on but leave behind their "treasures," Goldin filed suit asking the judge to clarify ownership of the memorabilia and clear the way for the auction. "A team-issued championship ring is among the most treasured of all sports collectibles and the opportunity to own one from an active player as significant as Kobe Bryant is rare," company founder Ken Goldin said in an April 30 news release announcing the auction of the memorabilia. "Normally, items like these can only be viewed in a museum or the Hall of Fame," he said. "We are honored to be able to make these offerings to collectors around the world." Philadelphia Inquirer

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Kobe Bryant's Los Angeles lawyer, Mark Campbell of Loeb & Loeb L.L.P., was considerably less communicative. "Mr. Bryant's personal property has ended up in the possession of someone who does not lawfully own it," the law firm said in an e-mailed statement. "We look forward to resolving this legal matter through the legal system. There will be no further comment at this time." Philadelphia Inquirer

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Eric Pincus: Kobe on his injury to Goudelock when G-Lock rejoined the Lakers "The first thing he said to me, it's a small thing to a giant." Twitter @EricPincus

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To all those guy around town now wearing a replica of Kobe Bryant’s Lower Merion High School basketball uniform — real ones are available. Good luck affording them, then fitting into them. Kobe’s mom, Pamela, has made available more than 100 items from his life in a June bidding frenzy to be staged by New Jersey-based Goldin Auctions. The main draw will be a maroon uniform — jersey and shorts — from his freshman year when he wore No. 24. It is believed to be the only authentic game worn #24 Kobe Bryant LMHS jersey in existence. He switched to No. 33 for the rest of his high school days before going to the NBA. Los Angeles Daily News

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Dave McMenamin: Kobe on Dwight re-signing: "I hope he does ... I think Los Angeles is the perfect spot for him to assert himself." Twitter @mcten

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Kevin Ding: Kobe on Dwight visiting him: "I respect that and my love for him grew a lot that day." Twitter @KevinDing

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Eric Pincus: "I want Pau here" - what Kobe said to Kupchak in exit interview Twitter @EricPincus

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Mike Bresnahan: Kobe said Lakers "could win a championship, no doubt about it" if they all came back and were all healthy. Let the debate begin... Twitter @Mike_Bresnahan

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Arash Markazi: Kobe isn't sure how much longer he'll play. "The Achilles kind of threw me a curve ball." Twitter @ArashMarkazi

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Dave McMenamin: Kobe on the major minutes leading to his Achilles injury: "Mike's really going to tell me when to go in and out of the game?" Twitter @mcten

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Eric Pincus: Kobe doubts he'll be ready to play for preseason games in China - but he said earlier he intends to be back for regular season opener Twitter @EricPincus

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Kamenetzky Brothers: "I must have watched about 50 or 60 movies. And a lot of Modern Family. I started Game of Thrones." Kobe, on post injury time. BK Twitter @KamBrothers

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Injuries 

Bryant tweeted out a photo via Instagram that he had his stitches removed. Since last week, Bryant has occasionally gone off crutches in favor of a walking boot. But Bryant still used crutches when he came out in the waning moments of the Lakers’ Game 4 loss Sunday to the San Antonio Spurs. Bryant also arrived on crutches at the Lakers’ practice facility Monday morning to receive treatment. Los Angeles Daily News

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Mike Trudell: With all the talent and skill Kobe and Nash have, Chris Duhon was astounded with how much they still devoted to daily improvement. #HOF Twitter @LakersReporter

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Kobe Bryant: Proud of @jasoncollins34. Don't suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOU Twitter @kobebryant

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There is no evidence that Bryant's arrival on the bench was anything more than an inspirational coincidence, but insiders say Bryant wasn't thrilled with Howard's behavior, and the perceived message was clear. Dwight may quit on Lakers fans, but Kobe never will. Los Angeles Times

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Janis Carr: Dwight on Kobe: "People twisted things -- fake fights, arguments. We maintained pretty good relationship. I'm going to be here for him." Twitter @janiscarr

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Pau Gasol to me in hallway when I asked him if Kobe will go to bat for him to the front office. "Probably," Gasol said. "I think we both appreciate what we bring to the table and have great respect for what we’ve done and have been both successful together. We’ve won championships. I know no matter what he, always had my back, I always had my back. But it’s not going to come down to that. That’s something I know for sure we have going on." Sulia

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Mike Bresnahan: Kobe declined comment. "I've got an exit interview (with reporters in a day or two). I don't want to talk to y'all twice." Twitter @Mike_Bresnahan

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