An even longer wait between Finals, and a Kobe Bryant story

Editor’s note: This is the Wednesday, Sept. 30 edition of the Purple & Bold Lakers newsletter from reporter Kyle Goon, who is among the few reporters with a credential inside the NBA bubble. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here.LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Finals begin today.
If 10 years has felt like a long time between Finals for Lakers fans, imagine then what it might feel like for Lakers assistant coach Mike Penberthy. Tonight, he makes his Finals debut