Kobe Bryant won't have surgery on his injured finger

The Lakers guard will report to training camp as scheduled when it begins later this month.

By Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
6:30 PM PDT, September 9, 2008

Kobe Bryant will forgo surgery on his right pinkie finger and report to training camp as scheduled when it begins later this month, the Lakers guard and reigning NBA most valuable player announced Tuesday on his website.

Bryant said on that he consulted with "numerous hand specialists" before making his decision, and opted not to endure a post-operative recovery period that would cause him to miss the start of camp on Sept. 27...read full article