As the Lakers wrapped up practice Monday, veteran forwards Metta World Peace and Thomas Robinson stood next to each other on the sideline.
While 10 of their teammates scrimmaged, World Peace tapped Robinson on the shoulder and directed his eyes away from the action. Robinson nodded for a second, as if it were a teaching moment. Then they each broke out in laughter, and were left smiling as a late-game scenario played out in front of them.
There was good reason for the pair to loosen up, if only for a day or two.