Former tennis star Pete Sampras watches the Los Angeles Lakers play the Houston Rockets during Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference semi-final basketball playoff game in Los Angeles May 6, 2009. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

Former tennis star Pete Sampras watches the Los Angeles Lakers play the Houston Rockets during Game 2 of their NBA Western Conference semi-final basketball playoff game in Los Angeles May 6, 2009.

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  1. Andre Agassi (L) of the U.S. greets compatriot Pete Sampras after their exhibition tennis match at Venetian Macao in Macau October 25, 2009.

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  1. Hong Kong actor Aaron Kwok (C) poses with Andre Agassi (L) of the U.S. and compatriot Pete Sampras before their exhibition tennis match at Venetian Macao in Macau October 25, 2009.
  2. Andre Agassi (L) of the U.S. greets compatriot Pete Sampras after their exhibition tennis match at Venetian Macao in Macau October 25, 2009.
  3. Andre Agassi (L) of the U.S. chats with compatriot Pete Sampras during an exhibition tennis match at Venetian Macao in Macau October 25, 2009.
  4. Pete Sampras of the U.S. acknowledges spectators before an exhibition tennis match against compatriot Andre Agassi at Venetian Macao in Macau October 25, 2009.
  5. Pete Sampras of the U.S. eyes the ball during an exhibition tennis match against compatriot Andre Agassi at Venetian Macao in Macau October 25, 2009.
  6. Andre Agassi of the U.S. prepares to serve during his tennis exhibition match against compatriot Pete Sampras at Venetian Macao in Macau October 25, 2009.
  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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