The Most Interesting Facts About the Legendary Kobe Bryant

Shatters Bones in His Knee

After returning to the game following his Achilles tendon recovery, Kobe broke bones in his left knee in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was benched for another six weeks to recover again. The break occurred just a week after he came back from his six-month hiatus.

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