Brown said it's important to make Bryant sit out when it's necessary

Brown said it's important to make Bryant sit out when it's necessary.

"I remember in training camp last year he turned his ankle really bad and I told him to go sit down," Brownrecalled. "He tied his shoe, and when I wasn't paying attention, he was back on the court playing. He's just weird like that."

This time, Bryant sat in the locker room and underwent further treatment.

He also held an extended and very lighthearted session with reporters.