Introducing NBA Lead Writers: Los Angeles Lakers Columnist, Kevin Ding

Editor's Note: Kevin Ding has joined Bleacher Report full time to cover the Los Angeles Lakers. We asked Kevin, who has previously contributed to Bleacher Report, to introduce himself and his work.

The first words Kobe Bryant ever said to me came with a sideways smile.

“I look forward to reading your criticisms.”

Bryant was 20, nearing the end of his third NBA season with stardom and backlash already his reality show. He stood, spoke and soon laughed in front of his locker at The Forum...

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