Kobe Bryant progressing steadily in recovery for Lakers | Inquirer Sports

Kobe Bryant progressing steadily in recovery for Lakers

/ 03:04 PM November 02, 2013

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to his teammates during a preseason game between the Lakers and Golden State Warriors at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China, Friday, Oct. 18, 2013. AP

LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant says he’s making steady progress in his injury recovery, although the Los Angeles Lakers star is likely still weeks away from a return to the court.

Bryant said before Friday’s game with the San Antonio Spurs that he’s running on flat ground and improving the flexibility in his ankle.

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Bryant isn’t predicting a return date, but has said he would need about three weeks of conditioning work before returning to practice. He thinks this week counts toward that total.

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The fourth-leading scorer in NBA history tore his Achilles tendon in April.

Bryant says he’s spending his time on the shelf mentoring his young teammates, specifically Nick Young, Wes Johnson and Xavier Henry.

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