Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant returns to the court after shoulder surgery

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has revealed that he has returned to the court for shooting practice for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery.

The 36-year-old had an operation to repair his rotator cuff in January, which ruled him out for the second half of the 2014-15 season.

However, he has now stepped up his recovery ahead of the 2015-16 season, which he conceded could be his last in his career.

First day back on the court shooting! Bout damn time!! #shoulderrecovery #20thseason @drinkbodyarmor #lakers

A photo posted by Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) on Aug 22, 2015 at 1:59pm PDT

Bryant has been named an NBA All-Star 17 times in his career.