Former Los Angeles Lakers Jerry West, foreground, and Elgin Baylor embrace following the unveiling of a bronze plaque at the Los Angeles Coliseum's peristyle Court of Honor, honoring their achievements when the Lakers played at the adjacent Sports Arena, at a ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009. Baylor and West are the first basketball players with a plaque in the Court of Honor, which commemorates people and events with ties to the Coliseum and Sports Arena. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

Former Los Angeles Lakers Jerry West, foreground, and Elgin Baylor embrace following the unveiling of a bronze plaque at the Los Angeles Coliseum's peristyle Court of Honor, honoring their achievements when the Lakers played at the adjacent Sports Arena, at a ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009. Baylor and West are the first basketball players with a plaque in the Court of Honor, which commemorates people and events with ties to the Coliseum and Sports Arena.

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  1. 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.

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  1. 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.
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  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Elgin Baylor, right, and his wife, Elaine, wave to the crowd as Elgin Baylor Court was dedicated before the Fresno State-Seattle NCAA college basketball game in Seattle on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Baylor and other former Seattle players were recognized.
  9. In this Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, photo, Seattle University men's basketball coach Cameron Dollar, right, stands with his father and assistant coach, Donald Dollar, at the school in Seattle. Once a West Coast power with a history that includes Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor and a national championship game appearance more than 50 years ago, the Redhawks are headed into their second year of transition back to the top level of college athletics after dropping from Division I nearly three decades ago. This season brings a full schedule against Division I teams with tests against the likes of Oklahoma State, Utah, Oregon State and Washington.
  10. In this Oct. 27, 2009, photo, Seattle University men's basketball coach Cameron Dollar directs players at practice in Seattle. Once a West Coast power with a history that includes Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor and a national championship game appearance more than 50 years ago, the Redhawks are headed into their second year of transition back to the top level of college athletics after dropping from Division I nearly three decades ago. This season brings a full schedule against Division I teams with tests against the likes of Oklahoma State, Utah, Oregon State and Washington.
  11. In this Oct. 27, 2009, photo, Seattle University men's basketball coach Cameron Dollar directs players at practice in Seattle. Once a West Coast power with a history that includes Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor and a national championship game appearance more than 50 years ago, the Redhawks are headed into their second year of transition back to the top level of college athletics after dropping from Division I nearly three decades ago. This season brings a full schedule against Division I teams with tests against the likes of Oklahoma State, Utah, Oregon State and Washington.
  12. In this Oct. 27, 2009, photo, Seattle University men's basketball assistant coach Donald Dollar directs players during practice in Seattle. Once a West Coast power with a history that includes Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor and a national championship game appearance more than 50 years ago, the Redhawks are headed into their second year of transition back to the top level of college athletics after dropping from Division I nearly three decades ago. This season brings a full schedule against Division I teams with tests against the likes of Oklahoma State, Utah, Oregon State and Washington.

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