L.A. Lakers’ Kobe Bryant Has Torn Rotator Cuff
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Thomas Northcut/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — Lakers star Kobe Bryant has a tear in his right rotator cuff, the team announced on Thursday. The 16-time All-Star will return to Los Angeles from San Antonio and be examined by team doctors on Friday.
The 36-year-old Bryant injured his shoulder during the second half of the Lakers’ 96-80 loss to the Pelicans Wednesday night in New Orleans when he went for a two-handed slam dunk.
In 35 games this season, Bryant is averaging 22.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. Last season, he played in just six games because of injuries to his knee and Achilles.
Bryant has won five NBA championships during his 19-year career with the Lakers.
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