Lakers Nation: Kobe's Future With The Lakers

Hey guys, earlier this week I published two articles for LN on Kobe's future beyond this season. Part 1 dealt with why he should retire at the end of the season, while Part 2 focuses on ways for him to extend his career if he decides to continue playing. Anyway, just thought I'd share them with you.

Part 1

Part 2

 

Nice articles. I'd personally love to see him alter his game and find a way to stick around 3 more years in more of a facilitator role. However, now that we finally have a passing "savant" for a PG, will that skill be needed, or would he be a ball stopper?

 

Appreciate the pieces, unpossibl. I read them both, but I think I'm inclined to believe that Bryant will be done after the season w/the Lakers. I think it's going to be time for a 'parting' of the way between both and we could move on...I don't ever see Kobe taking a lesser role as he advances his age. Let's appreciate every minute he gives us this season and hopefully he can go out on his own standing rather than the injuries that have plagued him for the last 3 years...