Lakers release statement on Kobe Bryant injury

Kobe against the Pelicans, where he tore his rotator cuff.

The Lakers released a statement on Monday (early Tuesday morning in Manila) regarding Kobe Bryant and his rotator cuff injury:

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, who injured his right shoulder in last Wednesday night’s game against the Pelicans in New Orleans, was examined this morning by Dr. Neal ElAttrache of the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Dr. ElAttrache confirmed an earlier diagnosis of a torn rotator cuff, and advised Bryant to have surgery to repair the shoulder. Bryant has agreed, and surgery has been scheduled for Wednesday morning. A timeline estimate for Bryant’s return will be issued following the surgery.

A couple of days earlier, Kobe, in his capacity as Editorial Director at The Players Tribune, posted this video illustrating his meeting with team physician Dr. Steve Lombardo.



It is most likely that the soon-to-be Hall of Famer will be out for the remainder of the season.