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Not entirely true. Kobe has mentioned that Bill Russell was a huge mentor to him.
https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/boston-celtics/kobe-bill-russell-had-unbelievable-role-my-life
Bill Sharman also played for the C's championship teams in 60's and coached the Lakers to the first championship in LA and that Laker team went on a 33 game winning streak which still stands today.Not even the Dubs could beat that record.