The Lakers have nine games left in their season, and Kobe Bryant isn’t planning on sitting out for any of them.
The Lakers veteran says he will play in each of the team’s games through the end of the season, “unless something drastic happens," according to the team.
Kobe Bryant says he plans to play in all of the Lakers' remaining games, "unless something drastic happens."
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 28, 2016
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Bryant, who is retiring after this season, has played in 57 of the team’s 73 games this year. The 20-year veteran is averaging 17.1 points per game on 36 percent shooting so far.
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The Lakers have four home games remaining, including their season finale April 13 against the Jazz — Bryant's anticipated final game. They also will play at Utah, New Orleans, Houston and Oklahoma City in addition to one "away" game against the Clippers in Staples Center.