Lakers

Was waiting for this.
I'm betting Mitch talked him into it. They've got a big offseason coming up and money to spend. It was only a matter of time, now Kobe can go out with a bang (willing to bet he doesn't retire at end of 15-16) and they get a top 5 pick.

 

His right rotator cuff must've been torn the entire season the way he's been shooting the ball this year.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kobe will miss the rest of the season if he needs surgery, sources said. There is strong concern within the organization that is the case.</p>&mdash; Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) <a href="https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne/status/558480331096207360">January 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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collect them checks..

 

They are worse when he plays.

Now they probably lose the pick to phoenix

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>No fear w/in Lakers at this time that Kobe retires. If anything, the opposite is true. He's more likely to come back next year bc of this</p>&mdash; Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) <a href="https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne/status/558481178056196096">January 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>This is what happens when I pass too much! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ShoulderShock?src=hash">#ShoulderShock</a> thank u all for ur thoughts and prayers <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/team?src=hash">#team</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrinkBODYARMOR">@DrinkBODYARMOR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers">@Lakers</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/oneluv?src=hash">#oneluv</a></p>&mdash; Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) <a href="https://twitter.com/kobebryant/status/558682735233884160">January 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Kobe is undergoing surgery to repair his torn rotator cuff today.</p>&mdash; Wells P (@Wells_P) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wells_P/status/558680712836960256">January 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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The Lakers front office probably wishes that Kobe retires so they can get his $20 mil off the book and start their rebuilding process ASAP, but alas the Mamba is coming back next year to enjoy another high lottery season.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Byron texted Kobe, apologized for using him so much earlier in the season. Kobe responded with a &quot;Don't worry about it,&quot; Byron said.</p>&mdash; Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mike_Bresnahan/status/558692510059331584">January 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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This is so dumb. Kobe got exactly the minutes he wanted

 

Keep getting them checks.

 

So im guessing Harden replace Kobe Klay beig the back up?

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>THIS JUST IN: Lakers expect Kobe Bryant to miss rest of the season with torn rotator cuff. (via <a href="https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne">@ramonashelburne</a>) <a href="http://t.co/ILplqYy81b">pic.twitter.com/ILplqYy81b</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/558703584863604736">January 23, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Kobes got dem checks AND dem jokes.

 

Linsanity time.

 

More like Byronsanity.

 

Keep throwing himself at Rondo

 

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/ok/

 

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So much for his baseball career, too. Rotator Cuff on his pitching arm!