Dog Whisperer whispering to L.A Lakers?

Okay, I really have no idea what is going on this picture, but I ran across this Reuters shot of 'Dog Whisperer' Cesar Millan meeting with Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson on December 20, 2005. I could find no mention of why this odd meeting occurred nor any news items to explain this.

Is Cesar going to improve the Lakers' performance by whispering to the players? Perhaps a team mascot isn't behaving well? Who knows! If you can explain this, please let us know!

For the record, Cesar's television show 'The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan' launches prime time on the National Geographic Channel on January 6, 2006.

Image: REUTERS/Max Morse/File