Kobe Bryant (12 images)

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant watches free throws in the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 23, 2007. The Lakers defeated the Knicks 95-90. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo) .

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant smiles in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 23, 2007. The Lakers defeated the Knicks 95-90. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo) .

Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant smiles in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 23, 2007. The Lakers defeated the Knicks 95-90. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo) .

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson (R) talks with Kobe Bryant before putting him back into the game during the fourth quarter in Chicago on December 18, 2007. The Lakers won 103-91. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)