[Hoot Gibson]

Kobe has been very efficient this year. The losing streak shouldn't fall on him, but will, because he's the leader, and teams best player.

Team chemistry will always be a problem with Kobe on the team. There is no room for him and a good point guard on the team. He makes his teammates worse. Bynum is lucky to have escaped while he is still young.

I know that Kobe's shooting stats look good now, but that won't last. The shame of it is, Kobe could probably let Nash run the show, take fewer shots, still average 23 to 25 ppg and shoot 50 percent or better by simply letting Nash set him up for open shots. That would be a nice way to end his career and it would help erase his legacy as a ball hog.