Out with the Black Mamba and in with "Vino."
That's right, ladies and gentlemen. "Vino" is the nickname that Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has now bestowed upon himself, as he told reporters following the team's victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Mar. 3. The reasoning is that at 34 years old, he continues to get better with age.
It's hard to dispute that argument, given the Lakers' performance as of late. Bryant has been a completely different player over that stretch, finally balancing his knack for scoring with keen passing abilities.
Over his last 10 games, Bryant has averaged 32.3 points and 6.9 assists per game. Through that stretch, Los Angeles has gone 7-3.
Look at the last four games, however, starting with the Lakers' win over the Hawks, and Bryant's numbers are more indicative of someone 24 years old as opposed to 34. More importantly, the numbers are so off the charts that one cannot help but look at them and think, "Only one player is doing all that?"
Through those four games, Bryant is averaging 36.7 points and 7.5 assists per game, and his percentages are through the roof. He has shot 52 percent f ...
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