All eyes will be focused on Kobe Bryant Tuesday night as the Lakers attempt to extend the NBA Finals and prevent the Celtics from claiming their 18th title in franchise history.
After five grueling contests, Kobe Bryant is still searching for support from his teammates. The lauded supporting cast led by Pau Gasol and Ron Artest has pulled off a disappearing act.
What was supposed to be the most complete group of players that has ever surrounded Kobe has turned into a collection of underachievers prone to wilting under pressure.
Aside from Derek Fisher, who has arguably been the second-best player on the Lakers throughout the 2010 finals, Kobe has gotten very little help.
It starts with Pau Gasol.
After scoring 48 points and grabbing 21 reboun ...
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2010 NBA Finals: Kobe Bryant Needs a Little Help From His Friends
Posted: 15th June 2010 by Elliott Pohnl in NBAComments Off on 2010 NBA Finals: Kobe Bryant Needs a Little Help From His Friends