Kobe Byrant says his knee is f****** fine.

This summer Kobe had his knee sliced open for the third time in his career. Which means his health has become a much debated component of what will be the most competitive NBA season in decades.

While Kobe usually has pretty tough skin for dealing with the media (that whole rape thing taught him a lot), it’s clear the constant questions over his health are starting to bother him. After last night's win over Golden State a reporter from some California rag called the Orange County Register questioned Kobe about his knee to which he replied with a smile, “Leave me alone about my f****** knee.” The reporter, who’s clearly got some balls, shot right back that even coach Phil Jackson had said Kobe’s knee is not 100 percent, especially not on defence. What does Kobe say right back? ‘ It’s 100%. I don't give a s*** what he says. I’m fine.’ 

With a response like that, it obviously isn’t.