Kobe Bryant Update 1/27: Expected to Miss 2-4 More Weeks

[WCDYNASTY]

Kobe Bryant Injury Update: KB Expected to Miss 2 More Weeks
Posted by: Daniel Buerge Posted date: January 27, 2014

Monday was a day full of injury updates for the Lakers. Some received good news (Pau Gasol, Jodie Meeks), others received bad news (Steve Nash, Xavier Henry). Some received expected news.

Kobe Bryant will miss at least two more weeks with his injured leg, with the news being broken by Bleacher Report’s Kevin Ding.

"Bryant is expected to miss at least two more weeks, perhaps even another month."

As Ding also points out, L.A. is 4-16 since Bryant went down with a fractured tibia, so a few more weeks likely isn’t going to bring much change to Los Angeles, a team struggling to find consistency on both ends of the court.

But, for those on the tanking bandwagon, Bryant’s continued absence might be a blessing in disguise. As many look at it, the more losses the team can pile up right now, the higher chances of bringing in a top three pick in next June’s NBA Draft.

Regardless of one’s opinion on tanking and similar things, basketball is more fun with Bryant back on the court rather than stranded on the sidelines, so here’s to hoping he’s back in action sooner rather than later.

SOURCE:
http://www.lakersnation.com/kobe-bryant-injury-update-kb-expected-to-miss-2-more-weeks/2014/01/27/

[The Skyhook]

No need to rush back Kobe. Take your time and get better.

[WCDYNASTY]

VIVA LA TANK!!!

[leeprettyp]

Kobe and the Front Office are finally on the same page. Pretty sure Mitch and Jim Buss convinced Bean to focus on getting healthy and next season. He'll probably come back with 20 or so games left this season just to work himself into game shape.

[Mirjalovic]

rest well Kobe, and go all out next season.

[ratra_1211]

rest well Kobe, and go all out next season.

all out like, all "30ppg 6ast 7rb 47%FG" out season

[myersia]

I think this also is being done so he doesn't have to play in the all-star game.

[Michael Lucky]

Kobe on board with the tank.

[kblo247]

I think this also is being done so he doesn't have to play in the all-star game.

must attend regardless, but yeah if he plays a regular season game, the league will make him play the all star game

[cashflo]

Kobe on board with the tank.

I think him coming back would have sent a stronger message.

[Tiesto_Lakers]

We're getting closer to a top 5 pick.

The last thing we need is for Nash, Blake, Farmar and Kobe to come back and play well.

[Fresh360Waves]

It's all about dat pick doe! Just rest up Kobe and get healthy for next season.

[Tiesto_Lakers]

Yep, tell Kobe to sit this year out. I know he wants the scoring record, but if he rests this year it might be worth saving the wear and tear on his body.

Also, can we please trade Gasol for Okafor? The Suns can't seriously turn that trade down. Both are on 1-year contracts.

[Edrees]

I just want him to heal up and get back to normal kobe. He should take his time.

[Michael Lucky]

Yep, tell Kobe to sit this year out. I know he wants the scoring record, but if he rests this year it might be worth saving the wear and tear on his body.

Also, can we please trade Gasol for Okafor? The Suns can't seriously turn that trade down. Both are on 1-year contracts.

trading Gasol to get our pick back would be quite ironic.

[TonyMontana]

I was hoping for two more months but this will due for now.

[Dr Aki]

Yep, tell Kobe to sit this year out. I know he wants the scoring record, but if he rests this year it might be worth saving the wear and tear on his body.

Also, can we please trade Gasol for Okafor? The Suns can't seriously turn that trade down. Both are on 1-year contracts.

trading Gasol to get our pick back would be quite ironic.

indeed, it'd be like trading gasol + 8.7 mil TPE + 3 picks for nash and okafor

[Michael Lucky]

forget two weeks, according to TWC Kobe will be reevaluated in three weeks. That means he may not even be ready to play for another month to a month and a half.