Kobe Learns to Lead

Lakers tickets are always in demand, but this year is starting to look like it could be special for the Lakers.  The biggest reason for the Lakers resurgence to the top of the division standings is the newly-formed persona of the Lakers’, and perhaps the NBA’s best player, Kobe Bryant.

Bryant spent the summer recovering from knee surgery, and it appears that he used that time well.  Bryant has always had a reputation as a gunner, and that’s more fact than fiction.  Simply put, he was by far the best player the Lakers had, and after the departure of Shaquille O’Neal, Bryant took it upon himself to shoulder the offensive load.

However, Bryant spent some time reflecting during his rehab, and his approach to this season has been markedly different.  Bryant is sharing the ball, increasing his assists and continuing to become known as one of the best defensive players in the NBA.

Will this trend continue?  If it does, the Lakers will be dangerous come playoff time.

Posted in General on December 29, 2006

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