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Lakers' Kobe Bryant recalls embarrassing J.R. Rider in practice

The smile on Kobe Bryant’s face changed as quickly as it takes for the Lakers’ standout to hit one of his many game-winning shots.

Has Bryant ever lost a game of one-on-one to any player?

“No one,” Bryant said as he offered a dismissive facial expression with furrowed eyebrows. “I’m not trying to be (arrogant.) That’s what I do.”

Former teammate J.R. Rider learned that the hard way during the 2000-01 season.

As detailed in a recent article for “The Players Tribune,” Rider talked trash to Bryant during practice. Soon enough, Bryant challenged Rider to a game of one-on-one after practice.