Kobe Bryant, New Lakers Coach Mike Brown: 6 Reasons They Won't See Eye-to-Eye

Since Mike Brown was announced as the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers last week, there has been plenty of speculation concerning if he was the right hire.

While it certainly isn’t fair to compare Brown to Phil Jackson, the team is still expected to be in championship contention every year. After all, this is Hollywood, and Kobe and the Lakers are the marquee show in town.

Here are six reasons why Kobe Bryant and Mike Brown may not see eye-to-eye next season.

6. Will Kobe Bryant Possibly Not Practicing Become an Issue?

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EL SEGUNDO, CA - MAY 11: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks during a news conference at the Lakers training facility on May 11, 2011 in El Segundo, California. The Lakers were swept out of their best of seven series with the Dallas Maverick

According to the SportingNews, Kobe Bryant did not start practicing with the rest of the team until after losing to the Miami Heat on Christmas Day, in an effort to protect his injured knee.

Considering there will likely be new plays and schemes to learn, Kobe may not have the luxury of taking off practice as much next season.

5. Mike Brown Never Played in the NBA

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It would be hard for any coach to take over the Lakers, considering their predecessor. It may be a little more arduous for Mike Brown, however.

Mike Brown never played in the NBA. Coaches who weren’t players usually have to work a little harder to earn their players' respect.

4. Kobe Bryant Has Lost His Sensei

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EL SEGUNDO, CA - MAY 11: Phil Jackson, coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, speaks during his last official Lakers news conference at the team's training facility on May 11, 2011 in El Segundo, California. The Lakers were swept out of their best of seven ser

Kobe became the player we all see today, under Phil Jackson’s guidance. There will understandably be a tough adjustment with a new coach coming in.

3. The Lakers Didn't Consult Kobe Bryant Before Hiring Mike Brown

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According to Yahoo Sports, the Lakers didn’t consult Kobe before hiring Brown.

ESPN reported, the Lakers’ management now regrets the decision.

A team should never feel obligated to talk to players about a potential hire, considering players should play hard for whoever is coaching them.

Considering Kobe’s status in the organization, I think the Lakers probably should have in this case.

Why risk ticking off Kobe for no good reason? It will probably be a non-issue, but if the Mamba isn’t happy, there isn’t anyone happy.

2. What Will the Team's Offense Look Like?

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DALLAS, TX - MAY 08: Guard Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers wipes his face during play against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 8, 2011 at American Airlines Center in Dall

With the hiring of Mike Brown, it appears as though the organization is moving on from Phil Jackson’s triangle offense.

Brown has always been known as a defensive-minded basketball coach. For a team whose struggles came primarily on the offensive end of the floor last season, it will be interesting to see what Brown has in mind for the team’s offense.

1. Mike Brown Has Very Little Playoff Success

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SAN ANTONIO - JUNE 07: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks down as head coach Mike Brown looks over at him in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the 2007 NBA Finals on June 7, 2007 at the AT&T Center in San Antonio

Despite a 2007 appearance in the NBA Finals, Mike Brown is best known for his playoff shortcomings as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

For a player as competitive and obsessed with winning as Kobe, Brown’s lack of big-game success may not bode well for the Lakers come playoff time.