The question is if the resting period that Kobe Bryant is taking now because of his injury benefits the Los Angeles Lakers. The answer is yes for 3 main reasons.

1. The Los Angeles Lakers need each player to gain confidence in their game so that when the playoffs come they will be prepared to fulfill their roles that have been given to them.


2. Kobe can recover from his injury while at the same time being fresh for the final stretch run of the regular season and playoffs.


3. A healthy Kobe Bryant poses serious problems to the rest of the NBA and improves the Lakers chance at repeating as NBA Champions.