NBA Commissioner David Stern talks to reporters before a basketball game between the New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) shoots over New Orleans Hornets center Robin Lopez (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. With the basket, Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to break 30,000 points. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) shoots over New Orleans Hornets center Robin Lopez (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. With the basket, Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to break 30,000 points. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) is greeted by point guard Chris Duhon (21) at the end of the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to break 30,000 points during the half. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives to the basket in front of center Dwight Howard (12) and New Orleans Hornets guard Greivis Vasquez (21) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Los Angeles Lakers ing guard Kobe Bryant (24) dunks in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni challenges an official in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The Lakers won 103-87. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (12) drives to the basket against New Orleans Hornets center Robin Lopez in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Hornets guard Greivis Vasquez (21) drives to the basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The Lakers won 103-87. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Hornets forward Ryan Anderson (33) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace (15) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The Lakers won 103-87. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Austin Rivers (25) loses control of the ball as he drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill (27) in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The Lakers won 103-87. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Hornets point guard Brian Roberts, right, goes to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers center Jordan Hill in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The Lakers won 103-87. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

New Orleans Hornets small forward Al-Farouq Aminu, left, battles for the ball with small forward Lance Thomas, bottom right, and Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, top right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The Lakers won 103-87. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Jodie Meeks, top center, battles under the basket with New Orleans Hornets power forward Jason Smith and point guard Brian Roberts right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The Lakers won 103-87. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Performer Steven Tyler watches the second half of an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The Lakers won 103-87. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Performer Steven Tyler watches the second half of an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. The Lakers won 103-87. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Fans greet Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant (24) as he walks off the court after an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012. Bryant became the youngest player in NBA history to surpass 30,000 points. The Lakers won 103-87. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)