I'll quote my own post back in October 23rd. The team won without Kobe hitting the floor. This time against the league-leading Warriors.
I'm not saying not to play Kobe anymore. But limit his time, instead of playing him 35.4 minutes per game.
The Spurs are doing that with their Big 3, which proved to be effective.
When Scott told Bryant about perhaps sitting him out, Bryant’s reply to Scott was: “Whatever you want to do.”
That’s a veritable cry for help from a control freak and achiever such as Bryant.
Byron Scott's Kobe Bryant Plan Leaving Los Angeles Lakers in Dangerous Position | Bleacher Report