FILE - In this May 8, 2008 file photo, San Antonio Spurs' Kurt Thomas (40) looks to pass against the New Orleans Hornets during the first quarter in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals basketball game in San Antonio. A Bucks official, who requested anonymity, with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday June 23, 2009, that Milwaukee plans to trade scoring forward Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Thomas and Fabricio Oberto, giving them a veteran cast and financial flexibility. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

FILE - In this May 8, 2008 file photo, San Antonio Spurs' Kurt Thomas (40) looks to pass against the New Orleans Hornets during the first quarter in Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals basketball game in San Antonio. A Bucks official, who requested anonymity, with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday June 23, 2009, that Milwaukee plans to trade scoring forward Richard Jefferson to the San Antonio Spurs for Bruce Bowen, Thomas and Fabricio Oberto, giving them a veteran cast and financial flexibility.

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  2. Houston Rockets' Garrett Temple (2) is defended by San Antonio Spurs' Ian Mahinmi (28) during the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  3. San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina, left, is defended by Houston Rockets'' David Anderson, of Australia, during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  4. Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza (1) is defended by San Antonio Spurs' Richard Jefferson (24) during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. Houston won 99-85. Ariza scored 9 points.
  5. San Antonio Spurs' Ian Mahinmi (28) is defended by Houston Rockets' Chuck Hayes (44) during the second quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  6. Houston Rockets' Chuck Hayes (44) and San Antonio Spurs' Ian Mahinmi compete for a rebound during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  7. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Chris Andersen of the Denver Nuggets pulls on the net during the first half of Game 3 of their NBA Western Conference semi-final playoff basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Texas, May 9, 2009.
  8. In this photo released by Major League Soccer, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer star Landon Donovan holds his 2009 MLS most valuable player award presented to him on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Los Angeles. Donovan scored 12 goals and had six assists during the regular season, helping the Galaxy rally for the best record in the Western Conference and a trip to the MLS Cup final this weekend in Seattle.
  9. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham carries his son Cruz off the field after celebrating the team's victory over Houston Dynamo during the Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  10. Los Angeles Galaxy David Beckham puts his arm around teammate A.J. DeLaGarza after defeating the Houston Dynamo during Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  11. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham (L) celebrates with teammate Sean Franklin after his free kick led to a goal in overtime against the. Houston Dynamo during Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  12. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham takes a free kick in overtime against the Houston Dynamo during Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  13. Milwaukee Bucks' Kurt Thomas, right, and Detroit Pistons' Ben Gordon, left, battle for the loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Milwaukee.
  14. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, center, is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks forward Carlos Delfino, of Argentina, left, as he goes up for a shot in between Delfino and forward Kurt Thomas, right, in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Oklahoma City won the game 108-90.
  15. San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan looks to shoot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Kurt Thomas during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.
  16. Dallas Mavericks' Drew Gooden (90) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks' Kurt Thomas (40) as he goes up for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in Milwaukee.

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