VIDEO: Kobe On New Restrictions, Trusting Scott ‘Implicitly’

Kobe Bryant played 32 minutes in the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the Phoenix Suns Sunday night, restrictions Lakers head coach Byron Scott has been talking about with Bryant throughout the week.

After taking three games off to rest, Bryant dawned a facilitator role, shooting 4-10, for 10 points with eight rebounds and seven assists.

After three games off, what was it that made Bryant decide to come back against Phoenix?

Cause my body wasn’t killing me, honestly,” Bryant told reporters after the game.

Post-game, Bryant discusses his new minute restrictions and whether they are set in stone for the future. Plus, Bryant details the relationship and level of trust he has with his coach, Byron Scott.

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Explains Why He Took Just One Shot In 4th Quarter, Plus Scott Talks Fighting Temptation To Play Bryant More

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