Kobe & LeBron talked right before Bryant’s passing

While many are talking about the big three, I am paying more attention to the little things that don’t show up.

First, Rui’s midrange shots and overall shooting has become deadly. Something we haven’t had in a long time.

Second, Marcus Smart is bringing in a Dennis Rodman type of defense, only without the rebounding. But what Rodman does in rebounding Smart does it in steals. In other words, Rodman is a better rebounder, Smart is a better thief.