Too bad the other Lakers didn’t come to play as Kobe Bryant often seemed like he was giving it a go alone. He played in 77 games last season and he averaged 31.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Kobe also shot the ball pretty well last season as he hit 46.3% from the floor, 34.4% from 3-point range and 86.8% from the free throw line. Kobe tried to be unselfish at the start of the season but in the second half he took the team on his back and got them to the playoffs. The Lakers must get Kobe more help so he doesn’t have to do everything.

Kobe’s career numbers will continue to improve. The first couple of seasons that Kobe was with the Lakers he came off of the bench and that has skewed his career numbers a bit. In 784 games, Kobe has averaged 36.2 minutes, 24.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He also has shot well over his career as he’s hit 45.3% from the floor, 33.7% from the 3-point line and 83.8% from the free throw line.

The Lakers played hard last night but they couldn’t save their season with a win. Lamar Odom was outstanding last night with 33 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists. Kobe didn’t shoot well (13 of 33) but he still wound up with 34 points and 4 rebounds. Ronny Turiaf had a solid game off of the bench with 12 points and 10 rebounds in 26 minutes. Jordan Farmar also had a decent game with 11 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals. The Lakers lose the series with the Suns 4-1.

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