Bollywood meets basketball! We brought you this story earlier but now we have the pictures!   Lara Dutta and Dino Morea were spotted with Kobe Bryant! The hot couple flew out to Los Angeles, California for an all-access VIP weekend with the Los Angeles Lakers. The couple sat in the VIP box alongside Jack Nicholson and Andy Garcia!

The stars were also invited to a Lakers practice where they got to meet their favorite player, Kobe Bryant. The NBA star autographed jerseys for them. Dino Morea also got to shoot hoops with the assistant coach of the team during practice! Our photographer captured shots of the couple showing off Lakers Jerseys with their names printed across the back . 

Sources say that Dino Morea is discussing how he can promote basketball in India. Dino Morea expressed his love for the sport when he commented, 'I play a lot of basketball so this was an experience like no other- fast-paced, passionate and exhilarating. I think the passion and commitment of the NBA players will really appeal to the Indian audience and I am excited to see more NBA action back home.' Lara Dutta really enjoyed the game as well,  she remarked,'NBA basketball is world-class entertainment that offers something for everyone. The game, the dancers, the fans all combine to create an electric atmosphere.  This was a great experience and I hope to attend more games in the near future.' Lara and Dino sat courtside as Bryant and and Laker teammates took on the Sacramento Kings at the Staples center.

So will basketball gain popularity in India? Will it be more popular then cricket? Tell us your thoughts on the NBA wanting to break into India and whether or not you think it  will happen!