Kobe Bryant Out For The Season, Blames Injury On Too Much Passing

At least we know that Kobe Bryant’s humor isn’t down! The Black Mamba, according to recent reports, will be shut down for the remainder of the NBA season due to a shoulder injury, so naturally, the conversation of whether or not Kobe will hang it up for good comes to light. There is absolutely no way the five-time NBA champion will go out like this, so we expect another heroic comeback for a farewell tour of sorts (similar to what Jordan did in 2003). Nike still has plans to move forward with the Kobe 10 unveiling on January 31st, and their two most recent tweets offer up a little more information regarding expectations for the highly-anticipated shoe. Get a look at some of the tweets by Kobe and Nike Basketball below.

This is what happens when I pass too much! #ShoulderShock thank u all for ur thoughts and prayers #team @DrinkBODYARMOR @Lakers #oneluv

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 23, 2015

Maximum traction and acceleration at every angle. Clutch from every spot. #KOBEX revealed 1.31. pic.twitter.com/Z2ilpHUIBW

— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) January 23, 2015

Never stop. Never surrender. Kobe’s warrior spirit always lives to fight another day. #KOBEX revealed 1.31. pic.twitter.com/dUVc5rTQ8L

— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) January 22, 2015

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