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Jim Buss not shutting door on Kobe Bryant's return

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Jim Buss says it will be Kobe Bryant's decision on whether he continues his career when his contract runs out after the 2015-16 season.

Given Kobe Bryant's age and injury-riddled past, there is great intrigue about the star guard's health entering this upcoming season, but there is just as much intrigue -- if not more -- about whether it will be Bryant's final season with the Los Angeles Lakers -- or in the NBA.