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Vlade Divac talks about how he almost stopped Kobe Bryant from playing for the Lakers - SBNation.com
![He enjoyed smoking cigarettes more than shooting free throws in practice” — Vlade Divac was called out for his smoking addiction during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers - Basketball Network - He enjoyed smoking cigarettes more than shooting free throws in practice” — Vlade Divac was called out for his smoking addiction during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers - Basketball Network -](https://www.basketballnetwork.net/.image/ar_4:3%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200/MTkyNTU1NjgyNzg2OTc3MzE2/vlade-divac.jpg)
He enjoyed smoking cigarettes more than shooting free throws in practice” — Vlade Divac was called out for his smoking addiction during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers - Basketball Network -
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Amazon.com: 1992-93 SkyBox Basketball #114 Vlade Divac Los Angeles Lakers Official NBA Trading Card From Skybox International : Collectibles & Fine Art
![Vlade Divac gave Kobe Bryant a number 8 Charlotte Hornets jersey as a retirement gift - Silver Screen and Roll Vlade Divac gave Kobe Bryant a number 8 Charlotte Hornets jersey as a retirement gift - Silver Screen and Roll](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/vlLpeMiVrXtaGf44QsqXWU1sfF4=/0x0:3284x2189/1400x1400/filters:focal(0x0:3284x2189):format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/48523229/usa-today-9042995.0.jpg)
Vlade Divac gave Kobe Bryant a number 8 Charlotte Hornets jersey as a retirement gift - Silver Screen and Roll
![Lakers Shrine on Twitter: "This jersey from former Laker big man Vlade Divac is both game worn and signed! Divac was among the first group of European players to join the NBA Lakers Shrine on Twitter: "This jersey from former Laker big man Vlade Divac is both game worn and signed! Divac was among the first group of European players to join the NBA](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FCvDHYuVUAEhD9v.jpg:large)
Lakers Shrine on Twitter: "This jersey from former Laker big man Vlade Divac is both game worn and signed! Divac was among the first group of European players to join the NBA
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