Los Angeles Lakers Enter Era of Transition at the Wrong Time

The winds of change are blowing across the Los Angeles Lakers’ landscape at the worst possible time.

Kobe Bryant, the face of the franchise for so many years, is heading into the final two years of his contract. And instead of going out in a blaze of glory, he’ll simply be a reminder of former greatness as the Lakers begin a painful rebuild.

Bryant returned from Achilles tendon surgery in December but played just six games before fracturing his knee. It’s looking like his 2013-14 season is over.

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