Height/Weight: 6-6/205
| Birthdate: 08/23/1978
| Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA
| Team: Los Angeles
| College: No College
| NBA Experience: 15
| Owned/Started%: 100/98 | Average Draft Position: 10.84
Kobe outshined at MSG: Lakers guard Kobe Bryant posted a great game on Friday night against the Knicks, but was outdueled by New York's Jeremy Lin. Bryant faced and beat double and triple teams to score 34 points and grab 10 rebounds. Bryant shot 11 for 29 from the field, going 1 for 5 from downtown, and converting 11 of his 13 foul shots. The veteran added a steal and an assist in his 42 minutes of action. New York would go on to beat Los Angeles, 92-85. (Updated 02/11/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Bryant did everything in his power to keep his team in the game on Friday night, but it wasn't enough. He's averaging 27.0 points, 5.4 boards and 4.2 assists per game over his last five outings. Bryant says his right wrist his healed and so far there is no reason to doubt him. Fantasy owners in all formats should continue to keep Bryant active as he's an elite Fantasy option. (Updated 02/11/2012).
02/11/2012 02:42 Knicks' Lin storms out of nowhere to make Garden, NBA fun again
Games rarely live up to the hype. This one, somehow, surpasses it. Knicks sensation Jeremy Lin outduels Kobe on an electric night at the Garden, and Ken Berger says he's the 'fun' the NBA is sorely missing.
02/10/2012 22:57 Lin continues tear as Knicks beat Lakers
Jeremy Lin had the most astounding performance of his remarkable week, scoring a career-high 38 points and outdueling Kobe Bryant as the New York Knicks held off the Los Angeles Lakers 92-85 on Friday night.
02/10/2012 13:14 Postups: As Howard mulls future, Magic aim to avoid repeating history
As March 15 nears, the Magic play their ace: 85-year-old, wheelchair-bound owner Rich DeVos pays Dwight Howard a visit. As both try to avoid repeating Shaq history, Ken Berger says Howard may stay put for now.
02/10/2012 01:56 With time running out on Celtics-Lakers, both give us fine flashback
The young guys are coming. The aging Celtics and Lakers can feel it, which means time is of the essence. After a tough 88-87 overtime win for the Lakers, Ken Berger says this games serves as a fitting throwback.
02/09/2012 22:54 Gasol, Lakers survive Celtics in overtime
Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night.
Kobe Bryant put together another solid year in 2010-11, despite dealing with several injuries. He was once again bothered by ankle, knee and finger issues, but somehow managed to play in all 82 games and averaged 25.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per contest. While that was Bryant's lowest scoring output since 2003, he still finished in the top five among all guards in terms of Fantasy points and did so while averaging nearly three minutes less than his career average. However, there are big changes expected in Los Angeles this season, as Phil Jackson and the triangle offense are officially retired and Mike Brown is in. Still, Brown made it perfectly clear that this is Bryant's team and he will continue to get the ball in the sweet spots of the court. Brown will try and run the offense through 7-footers Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol more often, but Kobe will still get his touches and should have no problems retaining his status as an elite option. The 15-year veteran did have another procedure on his troublesome right knee during the offseason, although that shouldn't surprise many people. Bryant's knee may not ever be at 100 percent at this point in his career, but the one thing we have learned is never doubt Kobe. He always seems to find a way to stay on the court and be productive not matter what is ailing him, proven by the fact that he has started all 82 games three of the last four seasons. While he might be getting a little long in the tooth, Bryant remains a must-start option worthy of a first-round pick on Draft Day. (Updated 8/29/11)
