10 Jan 11 Are the Lakers a better team without Kobe Bryant?

I keep hearing this one in the media, and frankly I just don't get it.It really seems likeone of themost asinine things that I have ever heard.Without a doubt the Lakers are not a better team without Kobe Bryant on the floor.Considering all his injuries this year, he has been playing superb.It really is a testament to his amazing skill that he is still considered either the best or second best player in the league despite having multiple health issues this year.Even with the injuries, Kobe is averaging 28 PPG, 4.6 APG, 5.3 RPG, and shooting 46.1% from the field. New York Giants jersey
All of those numbers are on par or better than his career numbers.Kobe has sustained a dislocated ring finger, broken index finger, sprained ankle, back spasms, sprained elbow, pulled groin, and 4 stitches in his right eye this year. Plus he has a lingering pinky issue that required surgery in the off-season that has yet to fully recover.Once he gets rested and his bodyrecovers, the Lakers are absolutely a betterteam with him on the court.By: Morgan SpoknyBe sure to check out the Bottom Line Sports Show.blogtalkradio.com/blineEvery Tues 6 Pac, Thurs 6 Pac, and Sun 4 PacBig Time Athletes, Interviews and Attitude.Featured guests include:Stephen A. Smith, Dwyane Wade, Eric Mussleman, Chris Bosh, Chris Chambers, Ben Gordon, Paul Malignaggi, Juwan Howard, Rod Strickland, Vince Carter, Patrick Ewing, Randy Foye, Allan Houston, Antawn Jamison, Greg Jennings, Darrelle Revis, Justin Miller, Anquan Boldin, Brian Hooks, Miles Austin, Torii Hunter, Cortland Finnergan, Jamal Anderson, Vernon Wells, Terrell Owens, Kerry Rhodes, Sonny Vaccaro, Osi Umenyiora, Greg Olsen, Devard Darling, Kenny Anderson, Carl Banks, Ty Detmer, Quentin Groves, Gerald Sensabaugh, Chris Wilcox, Willie Gault, Steve Francis, Matt Barnes, C.J. Miles, Louis Williams, Courtney Greene, AnthonyNew York Jets jersey
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