Smith's radio program,
Bryant expressed anger over a Lakers"insider" who claimed that Bryant was responsible for Shaquille O'Neal's departure from the team,
and publicly stated,"I want to be traded.
With former Lakers legends Magic Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal watching from courtside,
Ball got off to a rusty start, turning the ball over twice and firing an airball on his first shot attempt from behind the 3-point arc.