In a surprising turn of events, the Los Angeles Lakers have taken a devastating blow, as Kobe Bryant suffered a torn Achilles tendon in his left leg during the Lakers’ 118-116 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. He is now listed as out indefinitely, bringing his season to a heartbreaking end. How far will L.A. go throughout the playoffs remain to be seen, but one thing is for sure, Kobe will not be on the court.
According to Kobe, this is the biggest disappointment of his career and he will hope to help the team from the bench, through guidance and through film. Doctors will perform an MRI today, but injuries stemming from a torn Achilles tendon can take from three months to a year to heal. The Black Mamba says he cannot physically walk as of right now, and there is no possible chance that he returns from this.
The Lakers are on pace to make that last spot in the playoffs (even though the Jazz hold the tie-breaker), and Bryant is confident his team can carry the torch in his absence.
Check out Kobe’s Facebook letter to fans after the jump.
This is such BS! All the training and sacrifice just flew out the window with one step that I’ve done millions of times! The frustration is unbearable. The anger is rage. Why the hell did this happen ?!? Makes no damn sense. Now I’m supposed to come back from this and be the same player Or better at 35?!? How in the world am I supposed to do that??
I have NO CLUE. Do I have the consistent will to overcome this thing? Maybe I should break out the rocking chair and reminisce on the career that
was. Maybe this is how my book ends. Maybe Father Time has defeated me…Then again maybe not! It’s 3:30am, my foot feels like dead weight, my head is spinning from the pain meds and I’m wide awake. Forgive my Venting but what’s the purpose of social media if I won’t bring it to you Real No Image?? Feels good to vent, let it out. To feel as if THIS is the WORST thing EVER! Because After ALL the venting, a real perspective sets in. There are far greater issues/challenges in the world then a torn achilles. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work with the same belief, same drive and same conviction as ever.One day, the beginning of a new career journey will commence. Today is NOT that day.
“If you see me in a fight with a bear, prey for the bear”. Ive always loved that quote. Thats “mamba mentality” we don’t quit, we don’t cower, we don’t run. We endure and conquer. I know it’s a long post but I’m Facebook Venting LOL. Maybe now I can actually get some sleep and be excited for surgery tomorrow. First step of a new challenge. Guess I will be Coach Vino the rest of this season. I have faith in my teammates. They will come thru.
Thank you for all your prayers and support. Much Love Always.
Mamba Out