FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2005, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen (12) scores as Los Angeles Lakers guard Caron Butler (1) defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. Bowen retired on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, after 12 seasons in the NBA. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2005, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen (12) scores as Los Angeles Lakers guard Caron Butler (1) defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. Bowen retired on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, after 12 seasons in the NBA.

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  1. San Antonio Spurs' George Hill (3) is defended by Houston Rockets' David Anderson, of Australia, during the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  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. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. David Stern (R), commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA) holds a basketball with Taipei Mayor Hau Long-bin as they attend 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.
  12. 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.
  13. FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2007, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen, left, drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest, during the first quarter of NBA basketball in Sacramento, Calif. Bowen retired on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, after 12 seasons in the NBA.
  14. FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2007, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen (12) reacts after being fouled as Atlanta Hawks guard Anthony Johnson (8) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Atlanta. Bowen retired on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, after 12 seasons in the NBA.
  15. FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2005, file photo, San Antonio Spurs forward Bruce Bowen (12) scores as Los Angeles Lakers guard Caron Butler (1) defends during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio. Bowen retired on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, after 12 seasons in the NBA.
  16. Former San Antonio Spurs player Bruce Bowen announces his retirement from the NBA Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009 in San Antonio.

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