Kobe Bryant's Contract Extension Is Good Business for Los Angeles Lakers

In the mind of both parties, Kobe Bryant's two-year, $48.5 million contract extension with the Lakers felt absolutely right. This is an unsteady time when there is precious little either side can bank on. And contrary to what you might’ve heard, there isn’t much downside to this deal for Bryant and the Lakers. The Lakers, after seeing their 320-game sellout streak end two weeks ago without him, aren’t nearly ready to deal with life after Bryant. They have no idea which non-LeBron top free ...