Bryant likely out 6 weeks with knee injury

El Segundo, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is
expected to miss the next six weeks after being diagnosed with a fracture of
the lateral tibial plateau in his left knee.

The injury comes just six games into Bryant’s return from a torn Achilles he
suffered on April 12 against Golden State.

“You hate it for Kobe,” Lakers head coach Mike D’Antoni said. “He’s worked so
hard to get back.”

The 15-time All-Star posted averages of 13.8 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.3
rebounds per game over his six games this season.

The Lakers are currently 12-13 and will host Minnesota on Friday night.