Report: Kobe medically cleared, recovery from injury complete
It's a beautiful day in Los Angeles, and it has nothing to do with the weather. Instead, it's all about Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, who, according to a report, is back to full-strength after nearly eight months of recuperation.
Via Bleacher Report's Kevin Ding:
Bryant's recovery from his latest devastating late-career injury, a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, is complete—and he currently has no physical limitations as he gears up for what he expects will be his final NBA season.
Bryant has been medically cleared for all basketball activities, according to league sources.
Earlier this week, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak told reporters that he expected Bryant to be ready for training camp. However, Kupchak also said that coach Byron Scott would try to limit the wear and tear on Bryant in practice in order to keep him fresh for the season.
And if the Lakers ask Bryant to play up a position at small forward for long stretches, those moments of rest that he can steal during training camp will be invaluable.
But first and foremost, Bryant's path to leading the Lakers back to victories starts with his health.
(h/t Bleacher Report)
