Following the Lakers shooting guards surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon, Kobe Bryants family and friends told reporters Friday that they are really looking forward to spending the next nine months with the NBA superstar as he recuperates from the season-ending injury. I couldnt be more excited about this, said Bryants sister Shaya, who like all of the athletes family members and close personal acquaintances expressed joy about the chance to keep the sidelined basketball star company during his rehabilitation. Its unfortunate that Kobes so banged up, but my brothers such a pleasure to be around that Im sure these next few months will just fly by. And Im looking forward to every single second of it. I honestly cant think of anyone else Id rather spend multiple hours a day with for the next year than Kobe Bryant, Shaya continued. With Bryant facing a strenuous post-surgical recovery, the people close to the Lakers captain reportedly voiced their unfettered enthusiasm about spending quality time with the future Hall of Famer in the coming months. Bryants agent, parents, personal assistant, and two daughters, who described themselves as unbelievably lucky, confirmed that they couldnt wait to just hang out with the hobbled All-Star and enjoy delightful activities such as preparing meals for the shooting guard, running his errands, and making conversation with him during his extended downtime. Family and friends expressed their elation at perpetually tending to the injured Lakers stars every need as he recoups from his tendon tear, rejoicing over the opportunity to take Bryant to doctors appointments, help him up and down the stairs of his Newport Beach mansion, and guide him through his physical therapy exercises. While family and friends admitted that the assistance would be physically and emotionally grueling, they said that Bryant would doubtlessly show his appreciation for their tireless efforts. Obviously, Kobe is pretty upset about having sustained such a serious injury in the twilight of his career, but Im sure hell be very accepting of our help, said Bryants next-door neighbor Glen Howell, adding that his good friend will require his constant attention and support over the next several months. Some people might get defensive about this kind of thing, but Kobes such a positive, kind-hearted guy that theres no way he would think about venting his frustrations on those who care about him. Thats just not the Kobe I know, Howell continued. Though Bryants recovery period will reportedly allow many people in his life to experience the pure bliss that reportedly comes in basking in his presence, none stand to benefit more than Bryants wife, Vanessa, who said that her husbands lengthy convalescence would provide her a unique opportunity to reconnect with the man who has played such a special role in her life. Kobes been the light of my world for 13 years now, but as amazing as it is to be married to him, its always difficult when he leaves for games and road trips, said Vanessa, who emphasized that she cherishes every waking moment spent with her husband. But now, and for the foreseeable future, Kobes going to be the first thing I see when I get up in the morning and the last thing I see when I go to bed. Hes going to be a constant presence in our home, and Ill be there with him every step of the way, on call to meet his every need, every single day, for nine magical months. Its really going to be something else, Vanessa added. 