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Kobe Bryant has one major goal in mind – DEFENSIVE player of the year.

BostonSports.com: “I’ve always wanted to play defense,” he said. “I’ve always prided myself on that.”

Now, he’s hoping to take the next step at the defensive end.

“This year, I made it a top priority of mine to win Defensive Player of the Year more than anything,” he said, “because I understand that being able to lead my team by example, by playing that kind of defense, that that will inspire my teammates to do the same.”