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Kobe commits to play in 2012 Olympics

Published Nov. 2, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

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Mike Krzyzewski has a commitment from another top recruit: Kobe Bryant.

Bryant told the U.S. basketball coach that he would play in the Olympics in 2012 if the Americans want him there.

The Lakers guard was a guest on Krzyzewski's SIRIUS XM radio show Tuesday when the Duke coach asked Bryant about London.

''You guys want me there, I am there and I'm ready to defend,'' Bryant said. ''And then when you guys need me to put some points on the board I'll do that, too.''

Bryant was a starter on the U.S. team that won the gold medal in 2008 in Beijing. He sat out the world championships this summer after offseason knee surgery.

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