Kobe, Is It a Debacle?

Kobe was a month removed from Kobe's death. They had built the target score plus 24 around Kobe. The MVP trophy was named for Kobe and the players felt an obligation to really go at it because that was so fresh. I think like you said before, the competitive nature of Kobe, may he rest in peace with that mentor,.The guys when he'd mentor the guys. I think that definitely played a factor. But I think Bron getting hurt might have changed things too."