In this photo taken on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, San Antonio Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto, of Argentina, takes the floor before facing the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver. Last week, Oberto underwent a heart procedure aimed at correcting the electrical impulses causing the atrial fibrillation and could resume strenuous exercise in about a month. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

In this photo taken on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, San Antonio Spurs forward Fabricio Oberto, of Argentina, takes the floor before facing the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver. Last week, Oberto underwent a heart procedure aimed at correcting the electrical impulses causing the atrial fibrillation and could resume strenuous exercise in about a month.

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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. Washington Wizards' Caron Butler (3) and Fabricio Oberto (21) help Randy Foye (15) off the court during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.
  14. Washington Wizards' Fabricio Oberto of Argentina (C) gets boxed in by Phoenix Suns' Jared Dudley (L) and Jason Richardson during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Washington, November 8, 2009.
  15. Washington Wizards' Fabricio Oberto of Argentina puts up a shot in front of Amare Stoudemire of the Phoneix Sun in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Washington, November 8, 2009.
  16. Washington Wizards center Fabricio Oberto (21), of Argentina, fights for a loose ball against Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic (2), of Slovenia, during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Washington. The Suns won 102-90.

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