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Kobe Bryant pays tribute to retiring Kevin Garnett: 'A true warrior'

Published Nov. 15, 2016 3:03 p.m. ET

Barry Werner

The Hall-of-Fame class of 2021 is shaping up like one for the ages.

Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and the recently retired Kevin Garnett, if he sticks to his word, seem destined for enshrinement in 2021.

A day after the Minnesota Timberwolves star announced he was calling it a career, Bryant offered him a major compliment.

The two stars were as intense as it gets.

I loved every minute I competed against you. A true warrior #ticket #KG
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) September 24, 2016

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