That's right, Kobe was not as explosive as he was before the injury, the injury really changes his career
Any serious injuries are the main enemy for legendary players(like Kobe) and any other players because each of them is losing the opportunity to play at the same high level after that.
he can even play at 40s in a strong built and established a new record of the most active age player in the NBA which I think being hold now by Vince Carter at 43 years old.
I guess Lebron won't try to break this record.