As much as coach Mike D’ Antoni wanted Kobe to return on January 28, the Black Mamba’s comeback might not happen as the Lakers’ won’t re-examined his knee until February.
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Owing to this, the 35-year old NBA star, who is expected to be sidelined for this entire month, will not make it within his six-week timetable.
Kobe spoke to the reporters on Friday prior to his team’s game against Boston Celtics (LA won) and said the Lakers will not have his knee re-evaluated even after their seven game-road trip.
The 2009 MVP and many time All-star injured his knee on December 17 playing only sixth game of the season recovering from torn Achilles tendon he got when he towed LA to reach merely playoffs.
Bryant’s possible All-star appearance might also go for naught as he is currently leading in the balloting for the western backcourt.
The Lakers are on a six-game losing skid and had dropped 12 of their 13 games before they escaping the Celtics who had Rondo back.
Nic Young, did not suit up against Boston due to a one-game suspension after throwing a punch on Goran Dragic.
