Dec 17, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) reacts during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers announced today that Kobe Bryant will miss the next 6 weeks of action with a knee injury which was sustained in Tuesday’s night 96-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Injury Update: Kobe Bryant has a fracture of the lateral tibial plateau in his left knee. He is expected to miss 6 weeks.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 19, 2013
Bryant went down in the second half with a knee injury, where it appeared he either hit it on Tony Allen’s knee or the floor. Bryant finished the game off and appeared fine, which clearly is not the case.
This makes the fourth out of four Lakers who have started at point guard to be significantly injured. Steve Nash, Steve Blake, and Jordan Farmar all have went down with the injuries preceding Bryant’s.