Lakers Kobe Bryant looks on at Staples Center before the season opener against the Phoenix Suns. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Andrew Bynum arrives at Staples Center before the game. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Ronny Turiaf runs on the court and is greeted by fans before the game. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Kwame Brown arrives at Staples Center before the game. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Andrew Bynum shoots over Suns Shawn Marion and Boris Diaw. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Smush Parker trys to take the ball from Suns Steve Nash. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Smush Parker knocks the ball from Phoenix Suns Raja Bell and causes him to call a timeout in the 2nd quarter. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Lamar Odom goes up for a shot. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Ronny Turiaf and Suns Tim Thomas battle for the ball. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Smush Parker helps up Lamar Odom after he made a big basket and was fouled. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Ronny Turiaf and Lamar Odom celebrate as the Lakers take control. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Andrew Bynum celebrates a big basket late in the game. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Kobe Bryant high fives Andrew Bynum after their win against the Suns. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
Lakers Kobe Bryant hugs a weary Lamar Odom after their 114-106 win. (Lori Shepler / LAT)
