Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was named the best player in the NBA, ahead of Heat forward LeBron James, in Sporting News’ annual survey of current and former players, coaches, general managers and broadcasters. <a href="http://www.sportingnews.com/" rel="nofollow">sportingnews.com</a>           
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