Lakers Tweetbag: Kobe gives himself an 'F', wants to slim down

Welcome to the Lakers Tweetbag, where we compile a handful of the most interesting tweets from the Lakers beat writers throughout the Twittersphere. This is a prime cut from the people who follow the in's and out's of the purple and gold.

By Drew Garrison Dec 9, 2013, 8:25am PST

Los Angeles Lakers Tweetbag #16

The Tweets

Pretty sure I've seen Kobe play a lot like that in preseason games before ... so yeah, not a big deal at all
— Silver Screen & Roll (@LakersBlog_SSR) December 9, 2013

Bryant said he'd give himself an "F" for the game. He's pleased w/the effort of his teammates, and said at least he physically feels good.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 9, 2013

Bryant is excited about things moving forward. He is optimistic because he said he knows exactly where/how to improve.
— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 9, 2013

Kobe: "I think the last time I had eight months off I was still in the womb."
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) December 9, 2013

Kobe is being pretty critical of himself. Lamenting his turnovers, saying he messed up. Says he will rip himself more when he watches film
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 9, 2013

Kobe says he's at 225 pounds and 8 pct body fat. After tonight, he says he thinks he needs to slim down
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) December 9, 2013

Amir Johnson (career-high 32 points): "I'm from L.A., a big Laker fan, a big Kobe fan. And I'm just happy he's back and he's healthy."
— KEVIN DING (@KevinDing) December 9, 2013