1. I hadn’t really thought about it, but there have been a TON of weight loss stories. It’s possible that no team has ever lost more weight in the off-season (normalized for personnel changes). Good?

2. I remember an article in SI this spring that talked about Kobe working (with Grover?) on strengthening his wrists and ankles. The line was something like “it won’t make you look better in your uniform, but it helps prevent the minor nagging injuries that can get to you during the long season.” I predict this is the next big thing in BBall weight training.