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Lakers and Kobe Bryant announce his return Sunday ... on Facebook

Good times

By Michael Rand

December 6, 2013 at 9:41PM

Ah, a sign of the times. A two-minute video to make one simple announcement: Kobe Bryant is returning from his injury and is expected to play Sunday against Toronto.

Keep in mind: the Wolves play the Lakers on Dec. 20.

Here is the dramatic video:

Post by LA Lakers.

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Michael Rand

Columnist / Reporter

Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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