Don't worry about the Lakers, Kobe's fine

Kobe Bryant tweaked his back the second play of the game Sunday in Utah and is currently getting ready for Wednesday's game 5 against the Jazz at Staples. It appeared to be a minor strain that got considerably worse as the game wore on.

Too many Laker fans think this is extremely bad news, but to me it looks like something right out of a movie script. The entire year seems to be one big choreographed movie that culminates with the Lakers winning the title in a game 7 at the Boston Garden on a last second shot in the 5th overtime.

I also laugh at the people that would have taken Kobe out, as if that were an option. Imagine if Red Holzman would have said to Willis Reed in 1970, "That's okay big fella, we don't need you tonight." We would have been robbed of history and this is no different. Look for Kobe to come out and put up 40 on the Jazz and squelch any rumors of being incapacitated. Most minor back injuries heal in about two-three days. With the advanced "secret" technologies used in sports today, and the extra day rest, there is no doubt number 24 is playing and playing well on Wednesday.