Kobe expects a November or December return

Yunsta · Post #1 » by **Yunsta** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 9:39 pm

Kobe Bryant injury: Lakers star rehabs in Italy, expects a November or December return
By Kevin Zimmerman  @offensivelyfoul on Jul 21 2013, 2:30p 3

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Though there are murmurs that Kobe Bryant could return to the court as soon as August, he said while vacationing in Italy that November or December are realistic return dates.

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Even though Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is ahead of schedule enough where he could be ready to return to the court in August, there's still an uphill battle to overcome. On Saturday, Bryant was interviewed by Forza Milan in Italy, where he was on vacation. Bryant visited his favorite soccer team, AC Milan, but also had rehab work done on his torn Achilles tendon at the Milanello Sports Centre.

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A translation provided by the Los Angeles Times' Eric Pincus has Bryant remaining cautious.

"I'm here on vacation but I still have to work and improve on recovering from my injury," Bryant said in Italian (translated for The Times by Jason Negri of USA Basket Notizie).

"It is difficult because I can't do much, but I am getting stronger every day and I am hoping to return by November or December."
On Friday, Lakers vice president Jim Buss guessed that Bryant could be ready to play in the preseason. That guess lacks medical evidence, but Los Angeles area orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Klapper tweeted a few weeks ago that Bryant would easily return by the NBA's regular season opener.

Bryant tore the Achilles on April 12 in a game against the Golden State Warriors.

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EArl · Post #2 » by **EArl** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:11 am

Yunsta wrote:Kobe Bryant injury: Lakers star rehabs in Italy, expects a November or December return
By Kevin Zimmerman  @offensivelyfoul on Jul 21 2013, 2:30p 3

USA TODAY Sports
Though there are murmurs that Kobe Bryant could return to the court as soon as August, he said while vacationing in Italy that November or December are realistic return dates.

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Even though Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is ahead of schedule enough where he could be ready to return to the court in August, there's still an uphill battle to overcome. On Saturday, Bryant was interviewed by Forza Milan in Italy, where he was on vacation. Bryant visited his favorite soccer team, AC Milan, but also had rehab work done on his torn Achilles tendon at the Milanello Sports Centre.

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A translation provided by the Los Angeles Times' Eric Pincus has Bryant remaining cautious.

"I'm here on vacation but I still have to work and improve on recovering from my injury," Bryant said in Italian (translated for The Times by Jason Negri of USA Basket Notizie).

"It is difficult because I can't do much, but I am getting stronger every day and I am hoping to return by November or December."
On Friday, Lakers vice president Jim Buss guessed that Bryant could be ready to play in the preseason. That guess lacks medical evidence, but Los Angeles area orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Klapper tweeted a few weeks ago that Bryant would easily return by the NBA's regular season opener.

Bryant tore the Achilles on April 12 in a game against the Golden State Warriors.

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Post #3 » by **Slava** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:26 am

0:17, that's like the worst shape I've seen Kobe in. Guess not training for 4 months can even claim the great ones.

Dr Aki · Post #4 » by **Dr Aki** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:06 am

boo kobe's a bbilanista

EArl · Post #5 » by **EArl** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 2:19 am

Yeah kobe was looking a bit out of shape.

theFRANCHISE · Post #6 » by **theFRANCHISE** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:21 am

Good luck with that. January the earliest and February the latest.

True_Laker_Fan · Post #7 » by **True_Laker_Fan** » Sat Jul 27, 2013 4:17 am

Actually Jim Buss announced recently that it is possible for Kobe to return in the preseason - He is well ahead of schedule

Post #8 » by **Kilroy** » Sat Jul 27, 2013 4:19 am

I think Kobe is referring to his scheduled return date, not the revised date based on his recovery... That said, I don't expect him back much before November.

dub81 · Post #9 » by **dub81** » Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:57 am

Let Kobe enjoy life. Plus we really don't know how much out of shape he's in. I know one thing, he will get in shape quick.

Wavy Q · Post #10 » by **Wavy Q** » Sat Jul 27, 2013 11:57 am

damn Kobe do you even lift?

Kobe Bean · Post #11 » by **Kobe Bean** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 2:34 pm

Dat flab

kobe808lak · Post #12 » by **kobe808lak** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:20 pm

Kobe gots some work to do on that core 2.

louizzle · Post #13 » by **louizzle** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:21 pm

OT, but Kobe's Italian is on point

LGND2552 · Post #14 » by **LGND2552** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:59 pm

He's not that out of shape. There's sill definition in his arms and his chest. Not much fat on his face either.

He stomach...you can still see a little definition. I'm sure if he was flexing his abs it would've been completely normal looking. Dude probably just had a lot of water or just ate lunch before the interview so he's doesn't look ripped