What Type of Offense Will Fit Kobe Bryant Best Next Season?

The Los Angeles Lakers must figure out what offense will serve Kobe Bryant best next season.

Considering that L.A. has yet to name its coach, we can only theorize what style will fit Bryant best.

Luckily, I came prepared.

Before delving into the Lakers’ philosophy going forward, it’s important to understand what the Purple and Gold will be working with as a whole.

 

Not the Lakers of Old



After winning just 27 games last season, it seems fairly clear that these Lakers aren’t quite as talented as they were in previous seasons.

Granted, injuries were part of the reason Los Angeles struggled. Bryant missed 76 games with an Achilles tear and knee fracture. Steve Nash was sidelined for 67 contests, due to nerve damage in his back. Pau Gasol sat out 22 games because of illness and vertigo.

Because of these absences, there just wasn’t much to work with last season, and the roster makeup suggests that this will be the case next year.

There might be some good news: The Lakers have cap space heading into this summer. However, general manager Mitch Kupchak made it clear to Los Angeles Daily News’ Mark Medina in April that the Lakers were rebuilding, and their finances could give them options “for the next year or two or three.”

As a result, we are left to conclude, at least for the time being, that the focus of the offense will be Kobe. It’s tough to envision any quality player joining the Lakers to play with an aging and possibly broken-down Bryant.

Yes, the Lakers are closely monitoring the situations surrounding Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James, according to USA TODAY’s Sam Amick, because both players can opt out of their deals this summer. But should we really expect either one to relish the idea of playing with Kobe in the twilight of his career?

I say no.
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers