I'm still stunned about losing D'Angelo, but I'm happy to see Lonzo in a Laker jersey.

Luke Walton on the Open Run podcast:

I probably had too much to drink the night before. So, I came in. I was a rookie. I felt good. And they could smell some alcohol on me, and Kobe informed the rest of the team that nobody was allowed to help me on defense and that I had to guard him the entire practice.

And I was laughing at first, like, “Oh, this is funny.” But in Kobe’s mind, in his eyes, it was like, “No. I see and smell weakness. I’m going to destroy you today.” And he taught me that lesson. He taught me that lesson. I mean, he probably scored 70-something in practice that day, and I’m begging for help. None of the teammates would help.

But his killer instinct and his work ethic, they’ll stick with me forever.

Kevin Ding:

Walton killed interview with Jim Buss & Mitch Kupchak, showing all he has learned about coaching. Lakers decided to lock him up immediately.

LOVE THIS. When I started my little 21-day Keto challenge, I questioned myself if I could really give up carbs. But after trying out this recipe, for the first time ever, I thought to myself, "Maybe I can do this Keto thing."

Now I make this at least twice a week. And when I do, it's usually when I'm treating myself to a nice, juicy steak or my dad's Spicy Sweet & Sour Chicken. I get to spoil myself 100% guilt-free!

Thank you, Kobe.

We asked for your hustle. You gave us your heart.

Coming full circle. Kobe finds D’Angelo Russell and throws a consoling arm around him after the rookie’s overtime heroics fell just short, reenacting the scene between Shaq and Kobe during Bryant’s rookie season.