Magic has five championships. I have five championships. I'm pretty sure we both know what we're doing.

I focus on one thing and one thing only - that's trying to win as many championships as I can.

We got some pretty good looks down the stretch, ... They didn't go down for us.

It never bothered me when people would say, 'You only win championships because you're playing with Shaq.' It bothered me when he said it.

I've pretty much done all I can here and, you know, God will carry me the rest of the way, so I'm pretty comfortable with that.

[OK, maybe he's not exactly smiling. But Bryant sure seems to be taking his severe ankle sprain in stride. Instead of gnashing his teeth, the 26-year-old Lakers star (and fiery competitor) has sounded philosophical and upbeat in TV interviews.] I think eventually it'll make us a better team, ... It's a positive thing.