VIDEO: Rare Kobe Bryant Dunk Footage From The Philippines

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Entering his 19th season in the NBA, Kobe Bryant has played well as he continues to adjust his game after two consecutive season-ending injuries. In the five preseason games, the five-time champion has averaged 17.4 points and 4.4 assists in just 25.6 minutes.

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With the Los Angeles Lakers season opener against the Houston Rockets just a week away, here is rare dunk footage of Bryant in the Philippines in 1998 via TeamFlightBrothers:

Bryant is one of the most underrated dunkers in NBA history and had some impressive dunks during his time in the Philippines. While he won’t jump as high at age 36, Bryant recently showed he can still elevate in a recent Lakers’ practice last week.

(H/T Kobe Bryant – Legend)

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