Carter appeared in all six matches in the cup tournament, playing at right-back.
Carter, who has often upset his veterans, appeared to be harmlessly revisiting season-long issues.
Carter appeared to swipe at Bryant with his left hand after he was fouled.
When Carter appeared in court for sentencing last Monday he was got a $15,000 fine, three years of probation and 600 hours of community service.
The 2008 season saw Carter appear in all 16 regular-season games for the fourth straight season.
Carter, who scored 35 points, appears to be asserting his will on offense and he is doing it with ease.
Carter did not appear to be nearly as ready as his former fans for what was awaiting him at the start of the game.
By taking 33 shots, Carter did not appear to have taken opportunities from his fellow starters.
After each of those games, Carter put much of the blame on himself and appeared uncharacteristically down.
A year later, she and Carter also appeared on an episode of All That.