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Tyronn Lue needs you to know he blocked Kobe during practice

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Long before becoming LeBron James' coach, Tyronn Lue was schooling another legend in the making.

The 38-year-old Cleveland Cavaliers bench boss recently shared an anecdote detailing his defensive dominance over a young, hyper-competitive Kobe Bryant at a Lakers practice session.

Although Bryant's alleged frustration stemming from being bested by a player more than a half-foot shorter than him should come as no surprise, the fact that Lue - generously listed at 6-feet - managed to pin the "Black Mamba's" shot against the glass is a shocker.

It will be interesting to see what Bryant has to say about this potentially painful rehashing of memories when the Lakers visit Lue and his Cavs on Wednesday.

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