The 2016 Rio Summer Olympics remain in the distance, but that hasn’t stopped injured Los Angeles Lakers guard and future Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant from saying he will not partake in the games.
Kobe has no intention of playing in 2016 Olympics, said he would "spectate," watch "Pau win another silver."
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) January 21, 2014
Kobe on Thibodeau convincing him to play '16 Olym.: "He can try all he wants. I love Tibs. That convers. w/ him would be more than welcome."
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) January 21, 2014
Though Kobe said that about Thibodeau, still said later he does not plan on playing.
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) January 21, 2014
Meanwhile, his return to the Lakers remains “up in the air” right now as he is still unable to do anything more than riding the stationary bike. However, he has zero doubts about how strong his Achilles will be when he does make his return to the Lakers whenever that may be.
Bryant has played in six games this season and has not played since Dec. 17 since suffering a fracture in his left knee