PHOTOS: Kobe Bryant vs. Phoenix Suns over the years
7 Feb 2001: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits on the court with Jason Kidd #32 of the Phoenix Suns at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Suns 85-83. NOTE TO USER: It is expressly understood that the only rights Allsport are offering to license in this Photograph are one-time, non-exclusive editorial rights. No advertising or commercial uses of any kind may be made of Allsport photos. User acknowledges that it is aware that Allsport is an editorial sports agency and that NO RELEASES OF ANY TYPE ARE OBTAINED from the subjects contained in the photographs.Mandatory Credit: Harry How /AllsportHarry How/Getty Images
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 5: Shawn Marion #31 of the Phoenix Suns posts up against Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA game at Staples Center on January 5, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 107-97. 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 Jeff Gross/Getty Images)Jeff Gross/Getty Images
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 28: Kobe Bryant #8 (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers looks and points at players from the Phoenix Suns, including Shawn Marion (R) #31 as referee Bill Spooner #22 tries to seperate the players from both teams, after some physical play under the basket early in the third quarter of Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2006 NBA Playoffs April 28, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images
24 Mar 2000: Anfernee Hardaway #1 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball as he is guarded by Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Suns 109-101. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /AllsportStephen Dunn/Getty Images
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns laughs with Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at the Staples Center on December, 10 2008 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 Harry How/Getty Images)Harry How/Getty Images
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 06: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes the ball under pressure from Jared Dudley #3 and Earl Clark #55 of the Phoenix Suns during the third quarter of the NBA basketball game at Staples Center on December 6, 2009 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 06: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reaches in to knock the ball out of the hands of Amar'e Stoudamire #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first quarter of the NBA basketball game at Staples Center on December 6, 2009 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images
PHOENIX - DECEMBER 28: Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers collides into Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the Phoenix Suns as Derek Fisher #2 and Steve Nash #13 look on during the NBA game at US Airways Center on December 28, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 118-103. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Christian Petersen/Getty Images
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 17: Guard Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives with the ball against the Phoenix Suns in Game One of the Western Conference Finals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 17, 2010 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 Harry How/Getty Images)Harry How/Getty Images
PHOENIX - MAY 23: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball under pressure from Amar'e Stoudemire #1 of the Phoenix Suns during Game Three of the Western Conference finals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs at US Airways Center on May 23, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 118-109. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Christian Petersen/Getty Images
PHOENIX - MAY 25: Goran Dragic #2 of the Phoenix Suns fights for a loose ball with Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter of Game Four of the Western Conference Finals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at US Airways Center on May 25, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 27: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call in the first quarter of Game Five of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on May 27, 2010 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 Jeff Gross/Getty Images)Jeff Gross/Getty Images
PHOENIX - MAY 25: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during Game Four of the Western Conference finals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on May 25, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 115-106. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Christian Petersen/Getty Images
PHOENIX - MAY 25: Jared Dudley #3 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates in front of Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers after Dudley hit a 3 point shot during Game Four of the Western Conference finals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs at US Airways Center on May 25, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 115-106. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Christian Petersen/Getty Images
PHOENIX - MAY 25: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns drives with the ball during Game Four of the Western Conference finals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at US Airways Center on May 25, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 115-106. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Christian Petersen/Getty Images
PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on February 19, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 102-90. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Christian Petersen/Getty Images
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 29: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball past Eric Bledsoe #2 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game at US Airways Center on October 29, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-99. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Christian Petersen/Getty Images
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 29: Markieff Morris #11 and Alex Len #21 of the Phoenix Suns react alongside Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA game at US Airways Center on October 29, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Christian Petersen/Getty Images
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 29: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on October 29, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 119-99. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Christian Petersen/Getty Images