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This is the best of the Ben Mallor show on Fox Sports Radio.

Quote, Kobe actually had to leave the game when they went to overtime because he was afraid that Jeannie Bus would attack him again and lick his toes.

And he had to get out of there because he was tired of getting his toes licked.

And he had to leave Staples Center prior to that event.

My goodness.

I knew it was going to be despicable.

I had no idea that it would be that over the time.

This shows you what a terrible spot the Los Angeles Lakers are in.

And, you know, Kobe Bryant was, he was partnered to it.

He was along with it.

Just horrific.

And my goodness.

Where to begin? Where, where to begin?

Where or where to begin?

Now, if you are someone that has a strong distaste for hero worship, then this was a really

good night to stay away from television, stay away from the internet.

There was a tsunami of Kobe Bryant toe-sucking that seemingly would not end.

Everyone trying to one-up each other.

No, no, no, no.

I like Kobe more than you.

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