Cuts on the head always seem to bleed out of all proportion to their size. Even small cuts bleed profusely. Stitches just make sure it doesn't come open (unless he gets hit pretty hard in the same spot...watch out for Kobeelbows, KT ) and helps it heal much faster.
Battier had one on the top of the head early in the season vs. the Magic, got hit with a elbow, blood showered his head and upper forehead. Got stitches, and came back to play.
I got hit in the forehead with a heavy object. Was lying on the floor in shock (didn't realize it at the time). Didn't even realize anything was that wrong until I felt the blood filling up my ears, hahahaha. Egads the blood!
Actually didn't think it was too bad and drove myself to the hospital holding a towel to my head. (Dumb!) 17 stitches in two layers. Doc did a really nice job. Right at the hairline and can hardly see it.