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LeBron on Kobe's early season struggles: 'He knows he don't suck'

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Feb 10, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) and Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

LeBron has Kobe's back, despite his early struggles. Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports USA Today Sports

After the Lakers lost their third straight game to open the season, and after Kobe Bryant once again struggled to make shots, he succinctly summed up what he believed the issue was.

"I'm the 200th-best player in the league right now," he said."I freaking suck."

LeBron James, however, isn't buying it.

Speaking to Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal, James said that he believes Bryant's problems are more mental than physical.

After putting up two airballs in a loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday, Bryant is approaching the level of embarrassment that James describes. There's plenty of time left for him to make an impact in what's likely to be his final professional season, but there's no question that Bryant is off to an extremely slow start.