Kobe Bryant back in his business.

The facade finally cracked, 10 days and 4 games after the quest began. In his interview session of the N.B.A. finals, Kobe Bryant smiled and chuckled and made a joke. His chin and jaw were back in their normal moves.


“I’m just really happy to be in this moment right now,” Bryant said Saturday, his mood clearly enhanced by the proximity of a fourth championship.