Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant tries to shoot between San Antonio Spurs' Richard Jefferson, left, and Tiago Splitter during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 12, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
USA 's Chauncey Billups drives past Brazil's Tiago Splitter during their World Basketball Championship preliminary round match in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday Aug. 30, 2010. (AP Photo/Ibrahim Usta)
