Bryant received experimental platelet-rich plasma therapy called Orthokine in Germany to treat the pain on his left knee and ankle, and Mike Brown replaced the retired Jackson as coach of the Lakers in the off-season.
Bryant menerima terapi eksperimental plasma kaya trombosit disebut Orthokine di Jerman untuk mengobati sakit di lutut kiri dan engkelnya, dan Mike Brown menggantikan Jackson yang pensiun menjadi pelatih Lakers diakhir musim.