Kobe Bryant Injury: Updates on Lakers Star's Shoulder and Return

Los Angeles Lakers veteran Kobe Bryant was battling a sore shoulder but has since returned to action. 

Continue for updates.

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Bryant to Play vs. Warriors

Sunday, March 6

Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times noted Bryant's return against Golden State.

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Bryant Has Struggled to Find Consistency with Shot in Final Season

Bryant, 37, has still managed to post 16.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, though he's shot a career-worst 35.1 percent from the field.

Without question, he's earned his long curtain call. He won five NBA titles with the Lakers and was a two-time NBA Finals MVP, a one-time league MVP, an 18-time All-Star and an 11-time first-team All-NBA selection.

Ultimately, the Lakers haven't minded his poor shooting percentage or the team's overall struggles, as Los Angeles is looking to keep its protected first-round pick, which will go to the Philadelphia 76ers unless the Lakers end up with a top-three selection.

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