Kobe Bryant Gone After Season

“Even the great Kobe Bryant can’t be great at age 37 with all of these obstacles joined, colluding with one another to bring him down”, Smith said.

There is still ample time for Bryant and the Lakers to turn things around this season, but they have to do it as soon as possible, and can begin when they hit the road and take on the Portland Trail Blazers this Saturday. So now I see Kobe and he’s pump-faking because he’s scared they are going to block his shot.

“Wow! This is a turnaround from the reports that this would be Kobe’s last season”.

Scott was asked if he would reduce Bryant’s playing time. I got to do a better job demanding some help off the ball, get some easier chances, pin-downs, picks, catch-and-shoots and things of that nature. While the Lakers were back at practice at their El Segundo facility Wednesday, Bryant was told to stay home for rest. Toronto had seven different players contribute to the 3-point barrage with Lowry leading the charge with all seven of his made field goals for the game coming from beyond the arc.

Head coach Byron Scott doesn’t believe the Lakers lack chemistry.

Russell is only averaging 26 minutes per game so far and that has been a major discussion point.

Now that the Warriors have beaten the all-time record for most consecutive wins to start a season, it’s time to look ahead for the next milestone, and that seems to be the 1971-72 Lakers’ record 33-game win streak. As Bryant finished with a mere four points, his plethora of missed attempts including three airballs (watch video above) drew thunderous cheers from the Oracle Arena crowd. “If we close in and get to 29 or 30 [wins], then we’ll talk about it a little bit more”. I don’t think so.

– Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown after the team’s 26th loss in a row over two seasons, matching the United States pro sports futility record, a mark shared by the 2013-14 76ers. “It kind of got the better of me”. “It’s just a matter of trying to keep him as fresh as possible and keep his timing and the rust off as much as possible”.

“We’re not saying we’re going to try to get to 25 or try to get to 30 or whatever it may be”, Andre Iguodala said.