Kobe Bryant Dislocates Finger, Gets It Popped Back in and Returns Like Nothing Ever Happened

Kobe flipped off reporters and will not get away with it.

Feb 20, 2016
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Kobe Bryant has been called many things throughout his 20-year career, and after the Los Angeles Lakers' 119-113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, head coach Byron Scott provided a new one for KB. 

Byron Scott called Kobe Bryant "a tough hombre."

— Baxter Holmes (@Baxter) February 20, 2016

Late in the fourth quarter of last night's game, Bryant dislocated the middle finger on his shooting hand and athletic trainer Gary Vitti didn't waste any time, popping the finger back in. 

What it's like to watch Kobe Bryant get his finger popped back in: pic.twitter.com/SnvgicMzSF

— Deadspin (@Deadspin) February 20, 2016

And Bryant didn't waste any time getting back onto the court and immediately contributing for his team. 

Despite the losses @kobebryant hasn't lost his sense of humor. KB24 updates us on the condition of his middle finger pic.twitter.com/VvAag73rB6

— Mario Solis (@MarioNBCLA) February 20, 2016

The X-rays on Bryant's dislocated finger came back negative, per ESPN's Baxter Holmes. During the postgame press conference, Kobe seemed to not only be in good spirits, but he was able to crack a pretty hilarious joke with reporters. 

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