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2004 NBA Finals: Pistons v Lakers
 June 2004

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Hollywoodreporter.com - Lap of luxury So where do all those celebrity VIPs go during half time at Laker games?

By Steve Cameron If you've ever seen a Los Angeles Lakers home game on television, you know that virtually every broadcast includes a close-up of the purple and gold's most famous fan: Jack Nicholson. As the telecast rolls on, however, the cameras find another movie star, then a big-name producer, a couple of rock stars and maybe even a visiting politician.

Ever wondered where all those celebrities go to hang out at half time or perhaps for a postgame cocktail?

The answer isn't all that straightforward, which is why Staples Center senior vp events and guest services Brenda Tinnen performs a fairly constant juggling act to keep her high-profile patrons pleased.

"Down at the arena level, we have the Bank of America Chairman's Room, which holds a hundred people and basically serves fans who have courtside seats," Tinnen says.

You didn't think California's strict no-smoking ban would crimp Nicholson's style, did you?

"Basically, use of that room is controlled by our teams -- (the NBA's) Lakers (and) Clippers, (NHL's) Kings and (WNBA's) Sparks," Tinnen adds. "They each have discretion on who can go to what areas, and for the most part, they reward the loyalty of their season-ticket holders."

Staples has plenty of other special-access areas, too. There are 160 luxury suites and 17 event suites, which are sold on a single-use basis. Suite holders have access to the arena club, in addition to VIP parking and a separate entrance for all public events. They also get first shot at tickets for so-called "private" events, such as the Grammy Awards or the NBA All-Star Game.

Then there's the ultraposh club on the suite level -- the Grand Reserve -- which costs $10,000 per year and is restricted to 200 members.

Tinnen adds that while events like Laker games do attract plenty of famous faces, many celebs are not necessarily looking for star treatment. "You'd be surprised how many of them actually like to come to an event just as spectators and walk out through the concourses for drinks and food like everyone else," she says. "After all, standing in line at the grocery store with a movie actor doesn't exactly startle people out here. This is Los Angeles, and things like that happen every day."