Caption: Kobe Bryant, Lakers shooting guard, stands ready to shoot a free throw during Tuesday nights pre-season game against the Golden State Warriors. Bryant was essential in bringing together a large point gap late in the second quarter, after the Warriors took the early lead. Date Photo Taken: 10/11/2005 8:21:52 PM. Byline: Sgt. Joseph A. Lee. ID: 1954. VRIN#: IMG_7144.jpg. Unit: Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps.