Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West, Kobe Bryant #24 and general manager Mitch Kupchak of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on May 29, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 29: Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West, Kobe Bryant #24 and general manager Mitch Kupchak of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on May 29, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 100-92. 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 Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)