Monday night, we got him back.

Early in LA’s exhibition matchup against the Nuggets, Bryant went to work down low. He airballed his first shot, but got his confidence back by taking the Nuggets’ guards down low on the block.

No matter how you feel about Bryant, it was at least an indicator that regular season NBA games are near with No. 24 back on the floor.

For Lakers fans, Bryant’s return also means their team might at least be palatable this season.

(Source: @CJZero)