Kobe chewing on his jersey

Bryant shows his frustration in his typical way, chewing on his jersey.

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Kobe, chewing during a loss to the Clippers, has played pretty well this season. He's averaged 27.2 points a game through five.

Kirby Lee, US Presswire

Kobe was chewing in the first game of the regular season, a loss to the Mavericks.

Jae C. Hong, AP

He was doing it during preseason losses! Here, he chomps against the Kings.

Mark J. Terrill, AP

But nothing will keep him from gnawing on that jersey, including this time in a loss to the Blazers.

Jaime Valdez, US Presswire

Steve Nash won't even look at Kobe while he chews during this preseason loss to the Warriors.

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We have to wonder, why? Isn't that jersey soaked? Here, he chews against the Jazz.

Rick Bowmer, AP

One theory for the chewing, here against the Clippers: "Only Kobe's sweat can replenish Kobe," said USA TODAY Sports' Matt Eppers.

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Kobe can't get enough of it during the Blazers loss.

Don Ryan, AP

Kobe chewing his jersey during the Lakers' 99-91 loss to the Mavericks.

Jae C. Hong, AP

We think the chewing looks better with the yellow jersey, but here he is again against the Jazz.

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