More tragedy for the Lakers season
Los Angeles Lakers fans had plenty to be excited about, even though expectations were low going into tonight’s NBA opener against the Houston Rockets. Kobe Bryant was back and healthy, the first game of the season was in STAPLES Center, and there was hope for the new players that were joining the team this season.
Unfortunately all of that went out the window once the game was played. The Lakers got blown out and were dominated in their 108-90 loss, Kobe was uninspired by his peanut gallery cast of role players and the worst news of all, Julius Randle suffered a leg injury.
The Lakers and Rachel Nichols are reporting the official word from doctors is Randle has a fractured tibia, but no time table has been set for his return of if he will undergo surgery as of yet. The injury came on a routine play going at the basket in the 4th quarter. Nothing looked particularly extreme about it, but it seemed like he kicked himself and came down on it wrong and was carted off on a stretcher shortly after.
The entire Lakers team, including Kobe Bryant, rallied around the rookie and No. 7 pick in the draft as he was taken off the court. The team looked depleted beforehand and even worse after. It’s safe to say it’ll be a long season in Los Angeles.