Lakers star Kobe Bryant was a no-show at Friday's All-Star media availability session in Orlando, Fla.
Members of the news media waited 45 minutes for the 14-time All-Star to arrive, then were told by a Lakers spokesperson that Bryant was ill.
No further explanation was provided.
Bryant arrived in Orlando late Thursday evening following the Lakers 100-85 loss to Oklahoma City, in which he had 24 points on seven-for-24 shooting, six rebounds and three assists.
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