Yahoo Sports Kobe Bryant's journey to recovery
1/17Los Angeles Lakers' Bryant gestures to his teammates before their game against the Golden State Warriors at the NBA Global Games in Beijing
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant gestures to his teammates before their game against the Golden State Warriors at the NBA Global Games in Beijing, October 15, 2013. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (CHINA - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)REUTERS![October 7, 2013. <span><span><span>In case u were wondering...</span></span></span>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Weibo]()
2/17August 7, 2013
The Achilles 'Battle' Scar
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via WeiboOctober 7, 2013. In case u were wondering...Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Weibo![<strong>August 7, 2013</strong><br> The Achilles 'Battle' Scar <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Weibo]()
3/17August 7, 2013
August 7, 2013
The Achilles 'Battle' Scar
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Weibo![<strong>July 9, 2013</strong><br> "Check up this am! Video update on my ig #pray4bear #believe #vino" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="https://twitter.com/kobebryant" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Twitter;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Twitter</a>]()
4/17July 9, 2013
July 9, 2013
"Check up this am! Video update on my ig #pray4bear #believe #vino"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Twitter![<strong>May 30, 2013</strong><br> "Walking in my "medical mamba" shoes made by Nike in 2 weeks with extra support for the Achilles #alterG #bootoff!" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="http://instagram.com/kobebryant#" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Instagram</a>]()
5/17May 30, 2013
May 30, 2013
"Walking in my "medical mamba" shoes made by Nike in 2 weeks with extra support for the Achilles #alterG #bootoff!"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Instagram![<strong>May 7, 2013</strong><br> "Foot on the ground! #pray4bear #standup #mambaarmy" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="http://instagram.com/kobebryant#" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Instagram</a>]()
6/17May 7, 2013
May 7, 2013
"Foot on the ground! #pray4bear #standup #mambaarmy"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Instagram![<strong>April 30, 2013</strong><br> "Stitches out! #progress" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kobe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Facebook;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Facebook</a>]()
7/17April 30, 2013
![<strong>April 23, 2013</strong><br> "Cast off today. I have zero swelling and virtually no pain. Boot now for a few months. I start therapy…" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kobe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Facebook;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Facebook</a>]()
8/17April 23, 2013
April 23, 2013
"Cast off today. I have zero swelling and virtually no pain. Boot now for a few months. I start therapy…"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Facebook![<strong>April 20, 2013</strong><br> "#sexynurse shower prepping the leg for me. Can't get stitches wet but still gotta wash my ass #countonsoap" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="http://instagram.com/kobebryant#" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Instagram</a>]()
9/17April 20, 2013
April 20, 2013
"#sexynurse shower prepping the leg for me. Can't get stitches wet but still gotta wash my ass #countonsoap"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Instagram![<strong>April 19, 2013</strong><br> "Got a few more visitors today.. Jimmy B, Mitch K and Mike D. We talked about the season, next season and more importantly about the strategy for this upcoming series #lakerfam #amnestywho?? Lol #coachvino" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kobe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Facebook;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Facebook</a>]()
10/17April 19, 2013
April 19, 2013
"Got a few more visitors today.. Jimmy B, Mitch K and Mike D. We talked about the season, next season and more importantly about the strategy for this upcoming series #lakerfam #amnestywho?? Lol #coachvino"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Facebook![<strong>April 16, 2013</strong><br> "Mi hermano Pau came by and chilled wit with me for a few hrs. We laughed and joked and talked strategy for tomorrows big game #countonpau #lakersnation #countonteamates" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kobe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Facebook;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Facebook</a>]()
11/17April 16, 2013
April 16, 2013
"Mi hermano Pau came by and chilled wit with me for a few hrs. We laughed and joked and talked strategy for tomorrows big game #countonpau #lakersnation #countonteamates"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Facebook![<strong>April 15, 2013</strong><br> "D12 and Jodi "get buckets" Meeks stopped by the crib to check on big bro #countonteamates #lakers #playoffs" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kobe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Facebook;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Facebook</a>]()
12/17April 15, 2013
April 15, 2013
"D12 and Jodi "get buckets" Meeks stopped by the crib to check on big bro #countonteamates #lakers #playoffs"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Facebook![<strong>April 14, 2013</strong><br> "Cast and elevation for next 2 weeks. I have trouble sitting still for 5 min! @ladyvb24 is taking great care of her papi :-) #sexynurse #queenmamba" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="http://instagram.com/kobebryant#" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Instagram</a>]()
13/17April 14, 2013
April 14, 2013
"Cast and elevation for next 2 weeks. I have trouble sitting still for 5 min! @ladyvb24 is taking great care of her papi :-) #sexynurse #queenmamba"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Instagram![<strong>April 13, 2013</strong><br> "#surgery #graphic #RealNoImage #mambamentality" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Facebook.com]()
14/17April 13, 2013
April 13, 2013
"#surgery #graphic #RealNoImage #mambamentality"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Facebook.com![<strong>April 13, 2013</strong><br> "Surgery prep time. Lookin like Mrs Doubtfire with a jerri curl cap lol Anesthesia next #highasakite #mambaout" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kobe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Facebook;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Facebook</a>]()
15/17April 13, 2013
April 13, 2013
"Surgery prep time. Lookin like Mrs Doubtfire with a jerri curl cap lol Anesthesia next #highasakite #mambaout"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Facebook![<strong>April 13, 2013</strong><br> "MRI time!" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="http://instagram.com/kobebryant#" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Instagram;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Instagram</a>]()
16/17April 13, 2013
![<strong>March 22, 2013</strong><br> "Whirlpool ankle therapy before practice #countontherapy" <br>Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via <a href="https://twitter.com/kobebryant" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Twitter;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Twitter</a>]()
17/17March 22, 2013
March 22, 2013
"Whirlpool ankle therapy before practice #countontherapy"
Photo and caption courtesy of Kobe Bryant via Twitter
Yahoo
After raising the possibility earlier this week, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers made it official on Friday afternoon — Bryant will return to the L.A. lineup this Sunday night at 9:30 p.m. ET against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center, just under eight months after suffering a torn left Achilles tendon.
