return2glory wrote:GreenMachine, having your fingers taped together does help. But you can still jam that broken finger, even if it is taped. Also defenders are always swiping at the ball and a lot of times they slap the hand along with the ball. One bad hit to that broken finger can cause more damage.
I don't disagree with you... but the fact is that it is Possible to play with a broken finger, while nearly impossible to play with a broken thumb.
ANd yes... Kobe was/is risking further injury by playing with his injury, but that is a risk they seem willing to take.