Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) loses the ball against Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (lower L), forward Kevin Garnett (L) and center Kendrick Perkins in the fourth quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts January 31, 2010. Allen was called for a foul on the play. [Xinhua/Reuters]

The Los Angeles Lakers have extended Kobe Bryant's contract for three more years, the NBA team said on Friday.

General manager Mitch Kupchak said the reigning NBA champions have secured Bryant and Pau Gasol to be with the team for the coming years.

Spain's Gasol signed his extension to last through 2013-2014 season. The contract could be worth as much as 64.7 million dollars depending on 2011 salary cap terms.

Bryant, who has helped the Lakers win four NBA championships, is averaging 27.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists this season.