NBA's Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant dunks the ball in an exhibition game

NBA's Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant(notes) dunks the ball in an exhibition game with Filipino basketball players during the Ultimate All-Star Weekend at Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City Metro Manila on July 23, 2011. The proceeds from the exibition game will help Philippine sports and develop Filipino athletes into becoming world-class competitors. (Photo by Noel Celis/AFP/Getty Images)



Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant(notes) clings to the ring after scoring during an exhibition match between the All Star NBA players and the All Star Philippine Basketball Association in suburban Quezon City, north of Manila, Philippines, Saturday, July 23, 2011. The NBA All Star won 131 against 105.