So much for Kobe Bryant’s optimism on Friday morning.
After the Lakers’ star reported his intentions to play in Friday’s game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center, Bryant will instead sit out because of continuous soreness in his right shoulder.
This will mark the sixth game Bryant has missed in the previous 10 contests, all of which have been at home. Lakers forward Metta World Peace will start in Bryant’s place for the second consecutive game.
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