PHOTOS: Kobe Bryant, Lakers vs. Seattle Sonics through the years

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Seattle SuperSonics v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics drives on Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter on November 3, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) (Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Lakers v Supersonics SEATTLE - APRIL 2: Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics drives against Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers on April 2 2004 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Seattle SuperSonics v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket between Mickael Gelabale #15 and Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics on November 3, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) (Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Seattle SuperSonics SEATTLE - JANUARY 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by Trevor Ariza #3 after hitting the winning shot in overtime against the Seattle SuperSonics at Key Arena January 14, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. The Lakers defeated the Sonics 123-121. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Seattle SuperSonics v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Kob e Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Jeff Green #22 of the Seattle SuperSonics on November 27, 2007 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 106-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) (Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Seattle SuperSonics v Los Angeles Lakers LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands next to Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics on November 3, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) (Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Seattle SuperSonics SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 5: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against the Seattle Sonics during the game on November 5, 2006 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 117-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Seattle SuperSonics SEATTLE - JANUARY 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Wally Szczerbiak #3 of the Seattle SuperSonics at Key Arena January 14, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Seattle SuperSonics SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 05: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics on November 5, 2006 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics defeated the Lakers 117-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Seattle SuperSonics SEATTLE - MARCH 31: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts a breakaway basket against Rashard Lewis #7 of the Seattle SuperSonics at Key Arena on March 31, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Seattle SuperSonics SEATTLE - MARCH 31: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits for a pass against Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle SuperSonics at Key Arena on March 31, 2006 in Seattle, Washington. The Lakers defeated the Sonics 106-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Seattle SuperSonics SEATTLE - JANUARY 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots the winning shot in overtime against the Seattle SuperSonics at Key Arena January 14, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. The Lakers defeated the Sonics 123-121. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Sonics v Lakers LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 28: Ray Allen #34 of the Seattle Sonics moves the ball as he is covered by Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game on January 28, 2004 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers 96-82. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agress that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) (Harry How/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers v Seattle SuperSonics SEATTLE - JANUARY 14: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays up a shot against Jeff Green #22 of the Seattle SuperSonics during the game at Key Arena on January 14, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. The Lakers won 123-121. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) (Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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