Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant and former Lakers guard Eddie Jones shared the same position, height, weight and style of play during their brief time together on the same roster.
The similarities don't end there, as both Jones and Bryant also shared a common Philadelphia area interest, and a striking physical resemblance to each other illustrated in the photo above.
Jones attended Temple University in Philadelphia and was drafted by the Lakers with the 10th pick in the 1994 NBA draft.
Jones was a highly skilled, versatile shooting guard who was fundamentally sound, and had a game that was mature beyond his years.
Jones was already a key member of the Lakers roster when former general manager Jerry West initiated the series of moves that would culminate with the free agency signing of Shaquille O'Neal and the acquisition of Bryant
Bryant was selected by the Charlotte Hornets with the 13th pick of the 1996 draft, and then later shipped to Los Angeles for center Vlade Divac.
Although Jones would hang around a few more seasons and provide much-needed mentoring to the young Bryant, his tenure as ...
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