Even in Kobe Bryant‘s retirement, he remains a consistent presence in media headlines by working out with players while building Kobe Inc. and Granity Studios.
While Bryant no longer dons the purple and gold, he is still asked his thoughts about the Los Angeles Lakers and their progress to begin the 2018-19 NBA season. Recently, Bryant discussed that leaning on LeBron James is not a recipe for championship success but is ultimately needed when trying to keep the team above water.
During his playing days, Bryant routinely put the Lakers on his back and often times carried them to victory.