PHILADELPHIA >> Kobe Bryant might return to the Lakers.
Bryant has not reconsidered retirement following the 2015-16 season. But he sounded open about having a role with the Lakers in another capacity.
“Me and the Buss family grew up together,” Bryant said, referring to Lakers president Jeanie Buss and executive Jim Buss. “I would be honored to help them with that transition to get back to the top.”
Bryant sounded unsure on whether he would want to join any sports ownership group. The Lakers have not yet discussed that possibility, according to team sources.
“I haven’t had any burning desire to look into it,” Bryant said before the Lakers’ 103-91 loss to Philadelphia on Tuesday.