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Los Angeles Lakers center Josh Powell (21) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith (5) in the first half of a NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles.

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  1. Los Angeles Lakers center Josh Powell (21) shoots over Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith (5) in the first half of a NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  2. Los Angeles Lakers' Josh Powell is congratulated by former Laker Magic Johnson, right, during his team's championship ring ceremony before the start of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  3. Los Angeles Lakers center Josh Powell, right, puts up a shot as Charlotte Bobcats center Alexis Ajinca defends during the second half of their preseason NBA basketball game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Los Angeles.
  4. LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 01: Marcus Thornton #5 of the New Orleans Hornets attempts a pass to Hilton Armstrong #12 in front of Shannon Brown #12 and Josh Powell #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 1, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  5. LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Jeff Green #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots over Josh Powell #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Staples Center on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
  6. Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum, center, goes up for a basket past Los Angeles Lakers center Josh Powell (21) and Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar, right, during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 106 to 93.
  7. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant goes up for a dunk during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 118-110.
  8. Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest dunks the ball during the second half of their NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 118-110.
  9. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, below, goes up for a shot as Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia of Georgia defends during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 118-110.
  10. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant passes around Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman to teammate Andrew Bynum who scores in the second half of a NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 99-92.
  11. Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest (37) displays his new haircut in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 99-92.
  12. LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Jack Nicholson (L) and Lakers legend Jerry West (R) share a laugh during the Los Angeles Lakers championship ring ceremony before the season opening game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE.
  13. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  14. National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern speaks to media about the visiting exhibition game of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009.
  15. David Stern, commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), speaks during a press conference in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.
  16. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) attends a press conference with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin in Taipei on October 8, 2009 shortly before the start of a game. Denver Nuggets were to take on the Indiana Pacers in an NBA friendly here in the first-ever NBA game played in Taiwan.

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