During the Los Angeles Lakers visit this preseason to London, England, Kobe Bryant was quoted as saying he is only at “60 percent” on coming back from his summer knee surgery.
Should Laker fans everywhere be concerned or will he get back all the way?
This is the biggest question for the 2010-2011 season. Forget Andrew Bynum. Forget if this will really be coach Phil Jackson’s final run. Forget how the new supporting cast will integrate.
No, the only real question and the one Laker fans should concern themselves with is that Kobe comes all the way back from his surgery.
When does it matter?
It doesn’t for the regular season. The Lakers will make the playoffs if they slept their way through all the games.
It doesn’t to get to the NBA Finals. The Lakers have too many weapons and can cover for any unhealthy players.
But it does matter in the NBA Finals.
A healthy Kobe Bryant is the difference in winning the title or not. Period. Say what you want about him being the best or LeBron James having that distinction. It doesn't matter. Basketball is a team game a ...
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2010 NBA Preseason: Kobe Bryant at Only 60%!! Should Laker Fans Be Concerned?
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