Hung up in Kobe Bryant's wardrobe, in the Staples Center locker room, was a shirt signed by David Beckham. Champions League, AC Milan away strip, No.23, as worn by His Royal Beckness at Old Trafford last season. In return, Beckham's kids are the proud owners of Los Angeles Lakers tops signed by Bryant in a mutual admiration society which transcends their sports. Beckham, preparing for his role as Fabio Capello's celebrity cheerleader at the World Cup, missed the Lakers' 102-89 destruction of Boston Celtics here on Thursday, when Bryant topscored with 30 points in the opening instalment of the NBA's best-of-seven finals. |
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