Lakers-Hornets Open Thread

What up, sexy commenters? Game time approacheth. Here are some roster updates, news nuggets and items of possible historical interest to get you ready.

• Peja Stojakovic won't play tonight, as he continues to deal with family matters.
• Today is World AIDS Day, in observance of which Kobe Bryant will wear red shoelaces.
• On UCLA's 2006 Final Four team, Jordan Farmar was the starting point guard, and Darren Collison was his backup.
• The Phoenix Suns got housed by the Knicks tonight, so with a win the Lakers take over the NBA's best record.
• The Hornets were the franchise that drafted Kobe out of high school, but promptly traded him to the Lakers for Vlade Divac. Hee hee! Fun times.

Everybody in the house say yeah!