Call him Magic Kobe. Mr. triple-double.

Kobe Bryant has been taking in a more facilitator role in his return following a two-game rest, according to the Los Angeles Lakers news. And while the turnovers leave much to be desired, the Black Mamba continues to prove that his game is still evolving to become a threat anywhere on the floor even at 36 years old.

Byron Scott, however, said that it's nothing new for Kobe Bryant to be able to pass when the man is open.

"When you guys say this is a new Kobe, this is not a new Kobe. This is a guy who's been doing this for 19 years. Against Denver [on Tuesday] there were times they were coming and double-teaming him and we kept our spacing, which was great, and made some great passes to guys who made shots," he said.

During the Los Angeles Lakers win over Denver on Tuesday, Kobe Bryant registered 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.

"I don't think it's a new Kobe at all. It's just an old Kobe doing the same old things he's been doing," said Byron Scott, who was a teammate of Magic Johnson-considered to be the greatest point guard ever-during the Los Angeles Lakers Showtime era.

In other Los Angeles Lakers news, Kobe Bryant said that resting his body and legs gave him more time to reflect on what he needs more to improve on his game, said a report.

"The Lakers are a much better team when Kobe facilitates the ball and only dominates on the offensive end when the team needs to score," the Lakers Nation said.

Beat reporter Serena Winters offered Los Angeles Lakers news in a tweet about the Black Mamba's evolution: "Kobe said his time off also gave him 'a chance to reflect...on breaking down [his] game.' 'I know exactly where I want to go.'"

She added: "Kobe also said knows he needs to 'make adjustments,' says it's time to 'perfect another area.'"