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Lakers News: Ayo Dosunmu Opens Up About Admiration Of Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers held another pre-draft workout at their practice facility on Saturday afternoon and perhaps the headliner of the six prospects they worked out was Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu.

Dosunmu had a very decorated three-year career with the Fighting Illini, most recently leading them to a Big Ten Tournament Championship in 2021.

After winning the tournament, Dosunmu reenacted the famous Kobe Bryant picture hugging the trophy. After completing his workout with the Lakers, who Bryant spent his entire 20-year career with, Dosunmu opened up about what Kobe has meant to him growing up.