Okay, somebody help me understand...
First, Kobe had what was first feared to be a season-threatening sprained ankle that might keep him out two weeks or more.
Second, Kobe was on crutches because of the severe ankle injury.
Third, the ankle injury disappeared and was replaced by a very painful bone spur.
Fourth, the bone spur is still very painful but the Brave Little Solder will soldier on through the pain.
Am I missing anything?