When will Kobe Bryant be back on the court? That is one of the biggest questions heading into the NBA this season. Coming off that torn achilles injury has clouded the timetable for when Kobe would make his debut, but the Lakers have also not disclosed any information at all about their plans with Bryant.
While over in China getting ready for an exhibition game, Kobe made some very interesting statements to the media, saying that if there was a playoff game right now he would be out on the court playing. He also said that he was going to hit the practice court with his teammates and see how his body reacted to it. That right there makes us think that Kobe might be back a lot sooner than some think.
Read the full quote after the jump and let us know if you think if Kobe Bryant will play in the Lakers opener this season.
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“I feel pretty damn good, so I’m going to get out today and try to move around on the court,” he said.
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