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Bryant had his most memorable game against the team that plays in this city, and as someone who grew up in Italy, it almost seems fitting that the NBA's first international All-Star game is his last. What isn't lost on Bryant, but may very well be overlooked by the fawning admirers is how special this All-Star game is, considering that he couldn't participate in the previous two because of injuries that could've – and to some, should've – represented the end. Bryant's contemptuous refusal to leave on terms other than his own brought him back on this stage, so he has no interest in being force fed a fifth All-Star game MVP on Saturday; he'd be content if San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich...