Kobe's rehab is going to slow down as they discovered his broken tibial table is not healing as fast as he'd hope. Sounds like a repeat of Nash. Kobe is finding out that his healing capacity is slowing down. He should take Hammer's suggestion and take the rest of the year off and come back in 2014 season.
In the meantime, Don'tknowi should make him a coach to continue to work with all of the young guys. He has a definite effect on the young guns on a number of levels.