Will Kobe Bryant’s Early Absence Be the Death Blow to Lakers’ Season?

Kobe Bryant can't win games for the Los Angeles Lakers from the bench.

Most NBA teams won't rely on a 35-year-old shooting guard to define their season. Business models of that kind are typically discouraged. Younger is better.

Youth isn't an asset the Lakers are currently wielding, though. Their season arc is tied to the fate of one aging player, and one aging player only—Kobe Bryant. 

Unfortunately for them, Kobe isn't just aging; he's injured. And he's not going to be ready for action when the Lakers face t...

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