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An angry Kobe Bryant points at Rajon Rondo during a contentious 2009 game between the Lakers and Celtics. Ray Allen, acting as peacemaker in this photo, has left Boston to play with LeBron James and the Heat. In their latest roundtable, SI’s experts think the addition of Allen make Miami the favorite to repeat this season. (AP) NBA ROUNDTABLE: The NBA’s best and worst teamsGALLERY: Rare Rajon Rondo Photos | Kobe Bryant

An angry Kobe Bryant points at Rajon Rondo during a contentious 2009 game between the Lakers and Celtics. Ray Allen, acting as peacemaker in this photo, has left Boston to play with LeBron James and the Heat. In their latest roundtable, SI’s experts think the addition of Allen make Miami the favorite to repeat this season. (AP)

NBA ROUNDTABLE: The NBA’s best and worst teams
GALLERY: Rare Rajon Rondo Photos | Kobe Bryant

Dwight Howard is a Laker. Finally. After nearly a year of drama surrounding Howard’s uncertain future, the Magic unloaded their disgruntled center in a four-team trade that will net them Denver guard Arron Afflalo, Denver forward Al Harrington, Philadelphia small forward Moe Harkless, Philadelphia center Nikola Vucevic, three future first-round picks and multiple second-round picks. The 76ers will receive Lakers center Andrew Bynum and Orlando guard Jason Richardson; and Denver would get Sixers forward Andre Iguodala. (Fernando Medina/Getty Images) AMICK: Lakers land Howard in four-team tradeJENKINS: Lakers remake franchise with Howard acquisitionGALLERY: Rare Photos of Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard is a Laker. Finally. After nearly a year of drama surrounding Howard’s uncertain future, the Magic unloaded their disgruntled center in a four-team trade that will net them Denver guard Arron Afflalo, Denver forward Al Harrington, Philadelphia small forward Moe Harkless, Philadelphia center Nikola Vucevic, three future first-round picks and multiple second-round picks. The 76ers will receive Lakers center Andrew Bynum and Orlando guard Jason Richardson; and Denver would get Sixers forward Andre Iguodala. (Fernando Medina/Getty Images)

AMICK: Lakers land Howard in four-team trade
JENKINS: Lakers remake franchise with Howard acquisition
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Dwight Howard

Kobe Bryant looks to pass the basketball while driving to the hoop against Dikembe Mutombo during Game 4 of the 2001 NBA Finals between the Lakers and 76ers. Bryant, who has won five NBA titles in 16 seasons, still has plenty of goals including winning a second gold medal, says SI’s Ian Thomsen. (Manny Millan/SI)   THOMSEN: Kobe still has goals, including a second gold medalGALLERY: Future Olympic Basketball All-Stars | Rare Kobe Pics

Kobe Bryant looks to pass the basketball while driving to the hoop against Dikembe Mutombo during Game 4 of the 2001 NBA Finals between the Lakers and 76ers. Bryant, who has won five NBA titles in 16 seasons, still has plenty of goals including winning a second gold medal, says SI’s Ian Thomsen. (Manny Millan/SI)  

THOMSEN: Kobe still has goals, including a second gold medal
GALLERY: Future Olympic Basketball All-Stars | Rare Kobe Pics

On this day in 2000, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to their first of three consecutive championships with a 116-111 victory over Indiana in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. O’Neal would win MVP honors after averaging 38 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks during the series. (John Biever/SI) GALLERY: Rare Photos of Shaquille O’Neal | Kobe Bryant

On this day in 2000, Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to their first of three consecutive championships with a 116-111 victory over Indiana in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. O’Neal would win MVP honors after averaging 38 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks during the series. (John Biever/SI)

GALLERY: Rare Photos of Shaquille O’Neal | Kobe Bryant


Kobe Bryant soars to hoop over Tim Duncan during Game 4 of the 2001 Western Conference Finals in Los Angeles. While the Lakers remain at home watching the playoffs, Duncan has his Spurs two wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals. (John W. McDonough/SI) GALLERY: Rare Photos of Kobe Bryant | Tim DuncanMcCALLUM: San Antonio’s boring label is misleadingAMICK: Duncan is guiding force for Spurs’ success

Kobe Bryant soars to hoop over Tim Duncan during Game 4 of the 2001 Western Conference Finals in Los Angeles. While the Lakers remain at home watching the playoffs, Duncan has his Spurs two wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals. (John W. McDonough/SI)

GALLERY: Rare Photos of Kobe Bryant | Tim Duncan
McCALLUM: San Antonio’s boring label is misleading
AMICK: Duncan is guiding force for Spurs’ success

Clippers forward Joe “Jellybean” Bryant blocks a shot during a 1980 game against the Lakers. Bryant may be best known as Kobe’s father, but he played eight seasons in the NBA before moving overseas to play in Italy. In this week’s Sports Illustrated, Chris Ballard profiles Kobe Bryant and the influence his father had on his life. (Richard Mackson/SI) BALLARD: Where does Kobe’s greatness come from?GALLERY: Rare Photos of Kobe Bryant 

Clippers forward Joe “Jellybean” Bryant blocks a shot during a 1980 game against the Lakers. Bryant may be best known as Kobe’s father, but he played eight seasons in the NBA before moving overseas to play in Italy. In this week’s Sports Illustrated, Chris Ballard profiles Kobe Bryant and the influence his father had on his life. (Richard Mackson/SI)

BALLARD: Where does Kobe’s greatness come from?
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Kobe Bryant