Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, puts up a shot as Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat, of Poland, defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, in Los ... more 

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, puts up a shot as Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat, of Poland, defends during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) less