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Rockette Krista Harvey, right front, demonstrates a kick during a joint practice session for the Los Angeles Lakers and other Rockettes, from left, Vladimir Radmanovic, Alyssa Epstein, Brian Cook, Autumn Withers, Alexis Thebolt, obscured, and Sasha Vujacic for a promotional event Tuesday at the team training facility. You write the cutline.

Top Cutlines

1. Kobe Bryant proudly announces to his teammates that he gets first shot at his favorite yuletide Rockette, on account of a clause in his new contract (aka his Santa clause) -- John Austin.

2. White women can't jump, but they can kick -- Whippersnapper.

3. It may only be September, but it is never too early to start shopping for Christmas toys -- Cabbage Boy.

HM: Kendramama

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