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Concern in Laker-Nation for Kobe Bryant’s Pinkie Injury?February 08 08  My AM Take: Could a dislocated pinkie temporarily dislocate the Lakers? After all, this isn’t any pinkie-it is attached to the shooting hand of Kobe Bryant. On Tuesday, three days after his purple-and-gold acquired All-Star Pau Gasol, Bryant injured his finger in a win against the Nets. The pain limited Mamba’s shooting (he went 4-for-16 from the floor), so he drew double-teams and facilitated for teammates. One day later, word of the superstar’s injury was common knowledge. Shooting hand injuries can be precarious. And even though the Lakers have upgraded their talent, the And his health isn’t a given. This morning, several publications are reporting that Bryant could skip the upcoming All-Star game because of his injured pinkie. Bryant also admitted it might be best for him and the Lakers to skip the All-Star Game. He is scheduled to participate in the 3-point shooting contest Feb. 16 and to make his 10th consecutive All-Star appearance in the game the next day. "We’ll have to see how it goes," he said. "You’ve got to do the right thing." Remember, Kobe Bean is a mega-star who loves performing for fans and taking his spot amongst the game’s greats. So something must be up for him to even consider missing the mid-season classic. Right now, Bryant’s injury isn’t a major concern. After so much drama, it’s ironic and scary that a pinkie finger could potentially disrupt Laker-nation’s dream of post-season glory. Are you concerned about Bryant’s injury? Get at us in the comment box below with your thoughts. The AM Take is Oly’s morning thoughts on the NBA, appearing Sunday through Friday on HoopsVibe.com. Errors can be attributed to the time and his need for another coffee. Click here to get his AM Take and subscribe to his blog. |
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