Kobe Bryant has said that he is hoping to be involved in the selection process for the Los Angeles Lakers' new coach.
Mike D'Antoni resigned from his role with the team at the end of the regular season after the Lakers finished bottom in the Pacific Division.
The shooting guard said during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live: "On the last two they didn't [consult me]. On the third one, I'm hoping they do.
"Mike was dealt a really bad hand in dealing with all the injuries that he had here. This is a tough place, man. If you're not winning, you're not going to survive, man.
"Honestly, it's not really about whether the players like the coach or not. It's really about getting results. Liking somebody and those results don't necessarily go hand-in-hand. Sometimes when a coach is driving you, you don't necessarily like it, but it's a part of the process, and then once you win, everybody is buddy-buddy after that."
Bryant played just six games during the 2013-14 season after being hampered by Achilles and knee injuries.
Sian Cowper
