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But viewing Bryant as a case study in hopes that
Howard can play Tuesday against the Brooklyn
Nets isn’t so simple. “Me and Kobe play two
different positions,” Howard pointed out. “With the
position that I play, I use a lot of force coming up,
whether that’s going up for a dunk or a shot.” Los
Angeles Daily News

Nonetheless, Bryant provided specific parameters
to determine whether Howard can play through this
injury. “That’s an evaluation he’s going to have to
make with the training staff,” Bryant said. “If it’s
an injury like a stinger but it won’t get worse, play
through it. If the pain is going to be there for a day
or two, play through it. If it’s going to threaten
your career or threaten your season, chill out.
That’s a decision he has to make.” Los Angeles
Daily News

Lakers center Dwight Howard decided not to play
Sunday in Detroit with lingering pain in his right
shoulder, and he wasn’t sure he’d return Tuesday
in Brooklyn either. “It feels a little bit better, but
still sore,” Howard said Sunday. “Certain
movements hurt, and I don’t want to go there in
any pain or go out there thinking about it too
much.” Orange County Register

I really don't know what to make out of it..Kobe trying to send Howard a message?

As he searches for answers on how to strengthen
his aggravated labrum in his right shoulder, Dwight
Howard could begin by consulting a prominent
teammate who’s gone through similar issues. Kobe
Bryant. He’s nursed shoulder injuries in past
seasons and has remarked how he’s played
despite the persisting pain. “I’m probably just
crazy,” Bryant said following the Lakers’ 98-97
win Sunday over the Detroit Pistons. “There’s
certain players that don’t mind and play through
all kinds of [stuff]. I’m one of those players.” Los
Angeles Daily News