NJNJ Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Kobe Bryant has dramatically increased his shot totals the last few weeks. Phil Jackson knows why. "He gets motivated, activated by injuries," the Lakers coach said Friday. "It's like saying he can't do something and then he has to prove he can do it. It's just one of those things about him that is unique." Bryant has been bothered by an avulsion fracture in his right index finger that has forced him to adjust his shooting style, putting more pressure on the ball with his thumb instead of his injured finger. He also has a strained right elbow. Bryant has taken 23 or more shots in 11 consecutive games. Bad news for the Lakers: It can distort their share-the-ball triangle offense. Good news for them: Bryant has been shooting with decent efficiency, making 47.6% over the 11-game span. He is a 45.6% career shooter. Bryant had 39 points on 13-for-27 shooting Friday against the Sacramento Kings, including the winning three-pointer at the buzzer. LA Times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Exactly. Let him be like Mike. Id rather have him shooting then give it to Farmar, Sasha, or even Artest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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