Three days ago, many said that Bryant's championship window had closed. I can still hear the echoes: His team is faded, his contract's inflated. His knees rival Andrew Bynum's and his teammates fold when pressure is applied.
Not the case anymore. I can just imagine Kobe's little chuckle as he thinks to himself, "you can always doubt me, I'll always prove you wrong."
With the newest addition Steve Nash now in the mix, the Lakers have gone from laughable to dangerous, and Kobe, from agitation to feeling Disneyland-like excitement.
Steve Nash has this kind of effect on everyone it seems. His sphere of influence positively affects every person he encounters, especially on the basketball court.
While he runs the show, everybody else shines. The basketball starts with him, and it ends in the rim.
His arrival cannot be better news for Kobe Bryant.
While the Black Mamba finished second in scoring this past season with 27.9 points per game, his shooting percentage was the lowest it's been since his rookie campaign. He was forced to be the team's primary playmaker, and often found himself with the ball and three seconds left on the shot clock.
It's hard being good, even though Kobe is, when you don't have efficient help.
Steve Nash has changed all of that, and 'good' will not suffice in describing Kobe next season.
While Kobe had his shooting woes last season, it is safe to assume we will see a much more productive and efficient Bryant. You can look at Steve Nash's track record for proof:
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
