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Kamenetzky Brothers: "I must have watched about 50 or 60 movies. And a lot of Modern Family. I started Game of Thrones." Kobe, on post injury time. BK Twitter @KamBrothers

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Injuries 

Bryant tweeted out a photo via Instagram that he had his stitches removed. Since last week, Bryant has occasionally gone off crutches in favor of a walking boot. But Bryant still used crutches when he came out in the waning moments of the Lakers’ Game 4 loss Sunday to the San Antonio Spurs. Bryant also arrived on crutches at the Lakers’ practice facility Monday morning to receive treatment. Los Angeles Daily News

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Injuries 

Mike Trudell: With all the talent and skill Kobe and Nash have, Chris Duhon was astounded with how much they still devoted to daily improvement. #HOF Twitter @LakersReporter

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Chris Duhon 

Kobe Bryant: Proud of @jasoncollins34. Don't suffocate who u r because of the ignorance of others #courage #support #mambaarmystandup #BYOU Twitter @kobebryant

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There is no evidence that Bryant's arrival on the bench was anything more than an inspirational coincidence, but insiders say Bryant wasn't thrilled with Howard's behavior, and the perceived message was clear. Dwight may quit on Lakers fans, but Kobe never will. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard 

Janis Carr: Dwight on Kobe: "People twisted things -- fake fights, arguments. We maintained pretty good relationship. I'm going to be here for him." Twitter @janiscarr

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard 

Pau Gasol to me in hallway when I asked him if Kobe will go to bat for him to the front office. "Probably," Gasol said. "I think we both appreciate what we bring to the table and have great respect for what we’ve done and have been both successful together. We’ve won championships. I know no matter what he, always had my back, I always had my back. But it’s not going to come down to that. That’s something I know for sure we have going on." Sulia

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol 

Mike Bresnahan: Kobe declined comment. "I've got an exit interview (with reporters in a day or two). I don't want to talk to y'all twice." Twitter @Mike_Bresnahan

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant 

Eric Pincus: Spoke briefly to Kobe who said "of course" it's painful to watch the Lakers go down like this Twitter @EricPincus

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant 

A headache for his coach, Kobe Bryant's tweets during a Lakers playoff game were a hit at the NBA office. Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver says he thought Bryant's online commentary was "fascinating," and that he missed Bryant's live tweeting. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Adam Silver 

NBA players are prohibited from posting on social media during games. Silver says he doesn't think that rule needs to cover injured players, as long as they aren't on the bench. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Adam Silver 

Recovering from surgery, Bryant, via Twitter, had urged the Lakers to pound the ball into the post. "All these social media things about throw the ball inside -- you have to be able make shots from the outside if you're going to be able to make shots from the inside," West said. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Twitter, Jerry West 

Mike Trudell: Asked Popovich how Duncan does it at this level 16 years in. Said Tim had extremely rare commitment, physically/mentally. Just like Kobe. Twitter @LakersReporter

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Dwain Price: "We don’t look at our Twitter during the game. If he wants to tweet, he can tweet. It's his Twitter -- Dwight Howard on Kobe Bryant tweeting Twitter @DwainPrice

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard 

Dave McMenamin: Steve Nash on Kobe Bryant tweeting: "He should do whatever he needs to do to keep himself sane" Twitter @mcten

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash 

Fresh off an April 13 surgery to repair his torn left Achilles' tendon, Kobe Bryant announced via Twitter on Tuesday he is out of his cast. "Cast off today. I have zero swelling and virtually no pain. Boot now for a few months. I start therapy..." Bryant tweeted with a link to an Instagram photo. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Injuries 

Fran Blinebury: Metta on Kobe tweets: "Kobe should tweet...The whole time, everybody possession. Critique us, criticize us, chew us out." #SpursvLakers Twitter @franblinebury

Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Kobe Bryant, Twitter, Metta World Peace 

If Ginobili ever decided to Tweet during a game, he says he would confine his comments to messages of support. “I’m not going to criticize plays, or we should have run that or this,” Ginobili said. “It’s not my style.” San Antonio Express-News

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Also, Patrick asks him how he felt about Kobe Bryant tweeting during the game. D’Antoni’s too smart to say anything negative about the 800 pound gorilla of the Lakers organization. NBCSports.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Mike D'Antoni 

Kobe Bryant: I see my tweeting during the game is being talked about as much as the game itself. Not my intention , just bored as I guess #notagain Twitter @kobebryant

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