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Kobe Bryant arrives at Staples Center in all black

The Lakers star went with the blackout look while also rocking a turtleneck.

Kobe Bryant will make his much-anticipated return to the court against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday after tearing his Achilles at the tail end of last season. There's much reason for celebration with Bryant set to make his return, but apparently the Los Angeles Lakers star was in a somber mood while dressing for the game. Or he's just really playing up the "Black Mamba" thing:

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Sweet turtleneck, Kobe:

This face, too:

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