There was plenty of star power on hand at Los Angeles' Staples Center to see the Lakers retire Kobe Bryant's No. 8 and No. 24 at halftime on Monday night.

The NBA TV broadcast mentioned Ice Cube, Jack Nicholson, Kevin Hart, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and many other celebrities, but did not point out that Cincinnati Reds All-Star first baseman Joey Votto - a known Lakers and Kobe fan - also was in the house (unless it was his doppelgänger, with fantastic seats).

Unlike Bryant, who left with his family before overtime between the Lakers and Warriors started, Votto (or doppelgänger) was spotted still in his seat during the extra period, won by Golden State.

Hopefully while Votto is in Southern California, he's keeping an eye out for a place where former teammate Zack Cozart can live with his family and donkey.

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