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Lakers guard Kobe Bryant greets actor Mark Wahlberg before Game 2 on Sunday at Staples Center.
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Lakers courtside: Celebrities at Staples

Kobe Bryant, Mark Wahlberg

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant greets actor Mark Wahlberg before Game 2 on Sunday at Staples Center.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Toby Mcguire, Kevin Connolly, Sophia Bush

Actors Tobey Maguire, Kevin Connolly and Sophia Bush laugh courtside during Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Staples Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Magic Johnson

Former NBA player Magic Johnson attends Game 1 of the NBA Finals at Staples Center.   (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Jack Nicholson and daughter Lorraine Nicholson

Actor Jack Nicholson and daughter Lorraine Nicholson attend Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Kanye West

Rapper Kanye West attends Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic at Staples Center.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio watches action between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.  (Chris Carlson / Associated Press)

Lauren Conrad and Kyle Howard

Actors Lauren Conrad and Kyle Howard attend Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic at Staples Center.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Joel Madden

Musician Joel Madden attends Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic at Staples Center.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

MIA, Ben Brewer

MOM IN ATTENDANCE: M.I.A., with fiance and fellow musician Ben Brewer at Game 5 of the Lakers-Nuggets series, gave birth days after performing at this year’s Grammys.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Zac Efron

NO CURBING HIS ENTHUSIASM: Zac Efron gets into the excitement of Game 5 of the Lakers-Nuggets series at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Taraji P. Henson

QUEENIE AND HER COURT: Taraji P. Henson, nominated for an Oscar as best supporting actress in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” takes in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals between the Lakers and Denver Nuggets.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Tom Cruise

CRUISE- ING ALONG: Tom Cruise gives a pat on the shoulder to television analyst Mark Jackson during Game 2 of the Lakers-Nuggets series.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Teri Hatcher

NOT SO DESPERATE: Teri Hatcher was not only courtside for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, but her team actually won. Yes, she roots for the Denver Nuggets.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Will Ferrell

MORE PASSION, WILL: Maybe if he were in Sacramento he could throw in some cowbell, but Will Ferrell seems to be holding back a bit with his applause while sitting courtside for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Leonardo DiCaprio

SOUND CHECK? Either Leonardo DiCaprio is using his collar to wipe some wayward beverage from his beard or he’s signaling security that paparrazi is getting aggressive courtside at the Lakers-Nuggets Game 2. Or perhaps there’s another reason for the tug.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

David Arquette

KICKIN’ BACK: David Arquette is all smiles courtside at Staples Center during Game 1 of the Lakers-Nuggets series.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Jack Nicholson, daughter

TWO NICHOLSONS: Jack Nicholson, enjoying Game 1 of the Western Conference finals with his daughter, Lorraine, has a few words for Denver point guard Chauncey Billups as he heads toward the Nuggets bench.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Justin Timberlake

WHERE’S JESSICA? Justin Timberlake takes in Game 1 of the Lakers-Nuggets Western Conference finals from his courtside seat at Staples Center. No girlfriend in sight, either.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Drew Barrymore

GIVING ‘EM A HAND: Drew Barrymore applauds the effort of the Lakers during Game 1 of their Western Conference finals series against the Denver Nuggets.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

John Mayer

SINGING THEIR PRAISE? John Mayer, right, chats during Game 1 against the Nuggets.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Spike Lee

DOIN’ THE FAN THING: Spike Lee roots for the Nuggets in Kobe Bryant‘s house during Game 1 at Staples Center.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Denzel Washington

IN YOUR FACE: Denzel Washington, center, has an appetite for basketball and popcorn at the Lakers-Rockets Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA playoffs at Staples Center.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

George Lopez and David Arquette

TALKING FASHION? Comedian George Lopez and actor and new clothing designer David Arquette watch from their courtside seats at the Lakers-Rockets game.  (Andrew Gombert / EPA)

Val Kilmer

ICEMAN: Val Kilmer gives a smile at the Lakers-Rockets game at Staples Center.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Mindy Kaling

AWAY FROM THE OFFICE: Actress Mindy Kaling, of “The Office,” watches the Lakers-Rockets game.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Russell Brand

LAKERS BRAND: Comedian Russell Brand, right, attends Game 7 between the Lakers and Rockets.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Leonardo DiCaprio

LEO THE LAKER: Leonardo DiCaprio takes in the Lakers-Jazz Game 2 at Staples.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Kevin Connolly

HE LOVES L.A.: Entourage’s Kevin Connolly looks past a Lakers cheerleader to the action at the Lakers-Jazz Game 2 at Staples.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Biel, Timberlake

IN SYNC: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have fun watching Game 2 of the Lakers-Jazz matchup at Staples.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Eddie Murphy

PURPLE AND GOLDEN CHILD: Actor Eddie Murphy, in sunglasses, watches the Lakers-Jazz Game 1 of the first-round playoff series at Staples.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Kelsey Grammer

DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE: Camille and Kelsey Grammer enjoy each other’s company at the Lakers-Jazz Game 1 at Staples.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Hudgens, Efron

HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEARTS: Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron, both of “High School Musical,” take in Game 1 of the Lakers-Jazz matchup at Staples.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Adler, Nicholson

JACK’S BACK: Music producer Lou Adler and courtside staple Jack Nicholson catch the Lakers-Jazz playoff opener at Staples.  (Andrew Gombert / EPA)

Adam Levine

GOLD, PURPLE AND MAROON: Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine watches the Lakers-Jazz playoff series opener at Staples.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Maria Shriver

FIRST LADY OF HOOPS: Maria Shriver watches the Lakers-Jazz Game 1 at Staples.  (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

Ryan Seacrest

BASKETBALL IDOL: Ryan Seacrest watches the Lakers-Jazz Game 1 at Staples.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Jeremy Piven

CELEB ENTOURAGE: Actor Jeremy Piven takes his seat at Lakers-Jazz Game 1 at Staples.  (Paul Buck / EPA)

Harvey Levin

CELEBRITY FAN: TMZ’s Harvey Levin takes in the Lakers-Jazz playoff opener at Staples.  (Noel Vasquez / Getty Images)

Diane Keaton

HAPPY HOOPLA: Diane Keaton watches a Lakers-Nuggets showdown at Staples.  (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)

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