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Kobe tells Lakers rookie to sit on floor so the Mamba could sit on bench

Published Jan. 27, 2016 3:03 p.m. ET

Nunzio Ingrassia

Kobe Bryant might be a kinder and gentler Black Mamba during his farewell tour, but that doesn't mean he's gone completely soft.

Kobe didn't play Tuesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, but the Lakers great wanted a better seat to see the action.

So what did No. 24 do? He pulled a vet move on rookie Larry Nance Jr.

When Kobe Bryant wants a seat, Kobe Bryant gets a seat. Sorry, @Larrydn22. https://t.co/593dmfDI0y
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 27, 2016

Nance knew protocol and acted accordingly.

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