Kobe Bryant Refused MRI, X-Rays On Ankle Injury Despite Lakers’ Insistence, Says Report
Medina digs into why Kobe refused the tests; the overarching theme seems to be that he doesn’t want to know if there’s seriously something wrong, and doesn’t want to have a public face-off with the franchise if the results show an injury he cannot play on without risk of serious injury. Let it be noted, however, that Kobe is a P.R. master who is certainly the most image-conscious NBA player active today, and maybe only second in history to Michael Jordan. In particular, Bryant has sought to bolster his (earned, in fairness) reputation as a tough hombre.
Read Article >Kobe Bryant Injury: Lakers Say Sprained Ankle, Kobe Says ‘I Should Play’
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has a sprained left ankle and is listed as day to day, according to a team spokesman on Monday.
There’s no doubt as to whether or not Kobe will play in Tuesday’s Game 5, according to Phil Jackson.
Read Article >Kobe Bryant Injury Causes Lakers’ Star To Leave Arena On Crutches
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