This is the best possible scenario for me. I hate Kobe like poison, so for them to choke away a 3-1 lead is awesome.
No one will ever remember or talk about his "clutch" shot(s) in Game 4... just the fact that LAL went on to lose that series after a commanding 3-1 lead. Priceless.
And it's funny. SI had an article about the Clippers and the Lakers facing each other in the second round. Because they share the same area, it would be intriguing, especially with Billy Crystal and Jack Nicholson watching. But that might not matter.