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You Have To Be Able To Separate Business From The Love Of The Game. There Were A Lot Of Decisions Made Business-wise That I Wasn't Happy With, And I Took A Lot Of Blame Over The Years. But You Have To Be Able To Separate That From The Love You Have For The Game.

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Kobe Bryant

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You Have To Be Able To Separate Business From The Love Of The Game. There Were A Lot Of Decisions Made Business-wise That I Wasn't Happy With, And I Took A Lot Of Blame Over The Years. But You Have To Be Able To Separate That From The Love You Have For The Game.

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