Kobe Bryant is greeted by former Lakers Michael Cooper, center, Magic Johnson and A.C. Green after receiving his championship ring at the Staples Center on Tuesday night. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times / October 27, 2009) (Photo originally posted at http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-plaschke-lakers28-2009oct28,0,7152736.column.)