Pau Gasol look-alike Michael Fanter of Lancaster walks outside Staples Center before the start of the Lakers opening game of the 2010-11 season. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Thanks to her custom jersey, Desiree Engle won two free tickets to the Lakers’ season opener against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Arthur Tafoya of Albuquerque stands outside Staples Center before the start of the Lakers opener. (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)
Rapper Snoop Dogg makes his way to his seat during the Lakers season opener against the Houston Rockets. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Fans explode with excitement as Lakers MVP Kobe Bryant takes the floor to receive his championship ring during a ceremony at Staples Center. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
