The past few years of Los Angeles Lakers basketball hasn't quite resembled the brand that made the franchise so famous. A team that has spent most of the past two seasons near the bottom of the Western Conference, it's been without its star, NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Yet on Thursday, Bryant's arrival at the Lakers' practice facility gave basketball fans hope they'll see No. 24 thrive on the court once more as team general manager Mitch Kupchak addressed Bryant's status and outlook before the 2015-16 season.
Recovering from a shoulder injury that required surgery, Bryant was forced to miss 47 games last season. Kupchak spoke with the Los Angeles Daily News' Mark Medina on the matter (via InsideSoCal.com): "He looks great. He assured me he’s working out every day. Over the years, we’ve gotten to he point where he takes care of himself and when he comes to camp, he’ll be ready. But as far as what level of play and how many minutes and how will he play on the team remains to be seen."
Still, at 37 years old and having played just 41 games over the past two seasons, it might be too much to ask of ...
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