[Hoot Gibson]

I am sorry to hear that this happened. I was looking forward to seeing the Lakers get booted early from the playoffs and hearing Kobe's excuses. I did find it hilarious that Kobe's first reaction to the injury was (as usual) to try to blame somebody else. (He actually suspected that Harrison Barnes may have kicked him.)

I still hope that the Lakers make the playoffs without Kobe. In fact, I would not mind seeing them advance a few rounds without him.