I have it on good authority that the Laker season will not be affected at all with Kobe's trial. Kobe's defense team will ask the trial judge to delay trial until summer 2004. I have to laugh at the talking heads that are saying Kobe can't possibly play this season or how will he play while standing trial. In the meantime Kobe continues to bring in big bucks on his endorsements and prepares to go for his 4th NBA ring.