The idea was hatched by an NBA analyst who would like to see the two-time MVP traded from his struggling Phoenix Suns to a championship contending team.
One of the world's most successful athletes is the NBA's Kobe Bryant. For years he has been inspiring others to go further and continue to push their limits.
The LA Clippers power forward has become must-see TV because of his high-flying act and Monday the league's reigning dunk champion scaled to new heights making a mockery of gravity, and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Elsewhere in Washington, the Wizards hosting the New York Knicks. John Wall led the Wizards an early lead in the first quarter. He gave Washington an early double-digit advantage. 22 points and nine assists for Wall on the night.
Texas is becoming familiar territory for Chinese basketball stars in the NBA. Yao Ming was a star for Houston, and now the league champion Dallas Mavericks are about to sign veteran free agent Yi Jianlian.
Dirk Nowitzki led the Dallas Mavericks into their second match of the season. But the reigning champions were still playing without their poise after losing to Miami Heat on Christmas day. Al Harrington scored 18 points off the bench and his 3-pointer pushed the Nuggets ahead 32-23 after the first quarter.
Kobe Bryant and the Lakers took the spotlight in another NBA season opener. But the Chicago Bulls would spoil the L-A debut with a dramatic come-from-behind effort.
Chandler left Dallas to join the New York Knicks. The 29-old center will join Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire to form a powerful star trio in New York City as they meet the Celtics.