The Conference Finals are set, so only four teams remain in pursuit of the NBA Championship. As we know, the Lakers were not even close to being one of those four teams and now they are forced to watch the NBA playoffs from their couch like the rest of us.
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Kobe Bryant is not used to being in this position, which is why it’s important for the Lakers to reload the roster this summer and give Bryant a talented roster to lead on another playoff run. Yes, it’s highly unlikely and the Lakers will be fortunate if they are simply contending for a playoff spot.
For now, we just have to wait and see what happens. It all starts at the Draft Lottery on Tuesday. If the Lakers are able to keep their pick, then they will add another young promising building block that can help this franchise turn things around.
In the mean time, Bryant is enjoying time with his family. The United States Women’s Soccer team is preparing for the 2015 Women’s World Cup and before they head to Canada. They took on the Mexican national team at the Stub Hub Center in Carson and beat them up pretty good, 5-1.
Bryant took his two daughters and his wife to the game. Maybe the Mamba is encouraging his two daughters to play soccer or this was just a great opportunity for the entire family to spend some time together.
Our friends over at Terez Owens got this video of Bryant talking to his youngest daughter before the match started. It sure looks like Bryant is doing some coaching.