Kobe Bryant's foot injury wouldn't be an issue, but the iconic player isn't a young man anymore. Now in his 17th NBA season, nagging injuries become a much bigger deal.
Bryant is set to miss the final two games of the preseason, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Dave McMenamin. The report also states that Bryant may not be ready for Tuesday night's season opener against the Mavericks.
Lakers coach Mike Brown said this about his star's injury:
I don't know if he'll be ready. So yeah, I guess there is question. I'm just going to wait for [Lakers trainer] Gary Vitti to tell me he can play, because there's nothing I can do about it until they release him anyway.
Shelburne and McNenamin mention that the injury is just a strain. That's not normally a serious injury, especially for someone with Bryant's toughness, but his age will make a difference moving forward.
The Lakers are one of this year's favorites, but the margin for error is not large. One injury could change everything, and Bryant is the worst-case scenario. Dwight Howard might be the offseason's prized possession, but the Lakers cannot replace Mamba's ...
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Kobe Bryant: Aging Star’s Foot Injury Is Cause for Concern Moving Forward
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