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Kobe Bryant asks Ken Griffey Jr. for help while congratulating him for Hall induction

Published Aug. 7, 2016 3:52 p.m. ET

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Kobe Bryant doesn't ask for help very often, but the Los Angeles Lakers icon couldn't pass up the opportunity when he congratulated Seattle Mariners legend Ken Griffey Jr. for being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Kobe, who wore No. 24 for part of his career, reached out to Griffey, who donned the same number for the majority of his big-league career, as part of the Mariners tribute Saturday night. During his brief message, Bryant asked Griffey if the sweet-swinging left-hander could help him with his golf game.

"Now that I'm retired maybe you could help me with my golf game," Kobe said. "Because it's not up to par to say the least. I'm no (Charles) Barkley, but I could definitely use your help."

So why is Kobe asking a baseball legend for help on the golf course? Because Griffey's fluid swing on the diamond is mighty pretty on the links, too.

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