Lakers President Slams Negative Kobe Bryant Article

Jeanie Buss has come out in strong defense on Kobe Bryant.

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Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant has come under fire in recent days, largely the result of an ESPN.com article written by Henry Abbott that details how Bryant is responsible for the Lakers’ recent downfall.

Lakers president Jeanie Buss slammed Abbott’s article, making it clear that she does not believe in any of its claims while appearing on ESPN Thursday..

"“I read the story,” Buss said Thursday. “I don’t agree with any of it. If there is somebody that’s on our payroll who is saying things like that, I’ll soon get to the bottom of it, and they won’t be working for us anymore.”In fact, Buss has a warning for all of Bryant’s detractors: “I have no doubt that Kobe will make people regret ever saying” those comments, she said."

Among the article’s claims: top-tier free agents have avoided the Lakers because they don’t want to play with Bryant.

Buss also had strong words for those that don’t want to be Bryant’s teammate.

"“Any free agent that would be afraid to play with Kobe Bryant is probably a loser, and I’m glad they wouldn’t come to the team,” Buss said during a “SportsCenter” interview Thursday."

Good for Buss in stepping up and defending Kobe. Surely Bryant will appreciate that type of strong support from management.

Kobe, after suffering season-ending injuries in back-to-back years, has an opportunity to prove many wrong this season. He averaged just 13.8 points in six games this past season.

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