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Mitch Albom says there's no shame for Kobe Bryant in finishing a close second to Michael Jordan in Phil Jackson's opinion.

Kobe Bryant's presence of mind following his season-ending injury is worthy of emulation, says Henry Abbott.

Lester Munson discusses the charges facing former NBA player Javaris Crittenton.

The burning question for this week's Hot Button: Who needs to adjust more upon his return to the lineup, Kobe or his teammates?

This week's LA Hot Button answers the burning question: Where will Kobe Bryant be in 2015? ESPNLA Now Host Mark Willard makes his prediction.

Kobe wins our No. 1 ranking after scoring 41 and 40 points with 12 assists in consecutive games, Tiger Woods is our runner-up after winning his 17th World Golf Championship. Bernard Hopkins wins our Bronze after winning a unanimous decision Saturday.

Henry Abbott on what sets apart Stephen Curry this year, from years prior.

Henry Abbott on Kobe Bryant surpassing 30,000 points in his career.

ESPN LA's Mark Willard breaks down which L.A. NBA team would be hurt worse by an injury to their point guard, the Clippers' Chris Paul or the Lakers' Steve Nash?

ESPN NBA Insider David Thorpe talks about what the Lakers needs are heading into next season