Social Media 'Professional' Trips Up Kobe Bryant on Twitter

As FishbowlLA reported just a few months ago, Lakers star Kobe Bryant has stated he is in no hurry to join Twitter. But perhaps the threat of an NBA lockout and other factors have helped change his mind.

Late yesterday, for the briefest of moments, Bryant was suddenly one-on-Twitter @KobeBryant. But after amassing a quick 35,000 or so followers, the account was turned off; ESPN.com’s Dave McMenamin offers a possible explanation:

A source close to Bryant told ESPNLosAngeles.com

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