The Lakers got the ball to Bryant one last time, and he dribbled while being careful not to step out of bounds before launching a 3-pointer from the right sideline that missed as time expired.
Even if that response failed to provide Mr Milosevic with the desired result, he would almost certainly not step down for the time being - on the grounds that his current term does not run out until next summer.
"The car was definitely inconsistent throughout the weekend, " said the 25-year-old German, who had appeared to make a step forward after taking third last time out in Silverstone.