• by Amy Corr  @MediaPostOTL, December 11, 2013

The NBA launched a TV spot this week to mark the return of Kobe Bryant of The Los Angeles Lakers after an eight-month absence with a torn Achilles tendon.  “Welcome Back” tells the story of Bryant’s career, via Bryant’s trademark rituals and mannerisms before taking a shot. Watching this montage made me realize just how long Bryant has been playing basketball. It’s been a while. Watch it here, created by Goodby Silverstein & Partners.