Los Angeles Lakers Need ‘Point Guard’ Kobe Bryant to Show for NBA Playoffs

It was only fitting that on a night when the Los Angeles Lakers honored Shaquille O'Neal by retiring his No. 34 jersey to the rafters at Staples Center, the team reflected, in some small way, an ethos that made the turn of the 21st century such a success for the Purple and Gold.

That is, Kobe Bryant dishing the ball to his big men.

OK, so maybe racking up 11 assists (as part of a 23-11-11 triple-double, no less) wasn't exactly customary for the Black Mamba back in the day—nor is it so no...

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