Mike D’Antoni Objects to Kobe Bryant’s Lukewarm Assessment of Lakers’ 10-9 Start

Barely a game into Kobe Bryant's return, Mike D'Antoni and the Black Mamba are already at odds.

The Los Angeles Lakers went 10-9 in a loaded Western Conference without their star shooting guard, remaining within postseason striking distance. Asked about his team's success without him, Bryant downplayed the significance of Los Angeles' record.

"It's not like we were gangbusters before," he said, according to ESPN Los Angeles' Dave...

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