Dan Duangdao

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Dan Duangdao was the managing editor at Lakers Nation (2013-16, 2018-20). He is currently the founder at LA Sports Media, Lake Show, Raiders Nation, Rams Nation, Kings Nation, Galaxy Nation, and MMA Rumors. Born and raised in Southern California and a lifelong Los Angeles sports and mixed martial arts fan, his first NBA game was Kobe Bryant and the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors with Michael Jordan in attendance during the 1998-99 NBA season. He was previously a contributor at HOOPSWORLD (now Basketball Insiders) and an NBA editor at ClutchPoints. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @DanDuangdao.
Shaquille O'Neal, Lakers

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Ties NBA Finals Record For Most Blocks Vs. 76ers

After sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers (3-0), Sacramento Kings (4-0), and San Antonio Spurs (4-0), the Los Angeles…

This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Scores Most Overtime Points In 1970 NBA Finals Vs. Knicks

After stealing homecourt advantage from the New York Knicks in the 1970 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers returned…

This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Eliminates Nuggets Behind 44-Point Win, Sends Message To Celtics For 1985 NBA Finals

After losing Game 7 of the 1984 NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers returned for the 1984-85…
Magic Johnson, 1980 NBA Finals

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Starts At Center Vs. 76ers In Game 6 Of 1980 NBA Finals

After going back and forth through the first four games of the 1980 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers won…
Kobe Bryant, Lakers

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Makes Two Clutch Free Throws With Torn Achilles

On April 12, 2013, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made two clutch free throws after a torn Achilles injury against…
LeBron James, Lakers

LeBron James Pushes Back On Report Of Executives, Agents Wanting To Cancel 2019-20 NBA Season

With the 2019-20 NBA season hiatus approaching two months, the reality is the coronavirus (COVID-19) will dictate what…
Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Lakers

Lakers News: Pau Gasol Reveals Kobe Bryant Called Him ‘Pablo’

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Pau Gasol during the 2007-08 NBA season, they became a championship contender…

NBA Considering Walt Disney World Resort As Location To Finish 2019-20 Season

Since the 2019-20 NBA season was suspended on March 11, Adam Silver and company are navigating through uncharted…
Adam SIlver, NBA, Lakers

NBA Allowing Teams To Open Practice Facilities On May 1 Depending On Local Government Laws

Since the 2019-20 NBA season hiatus on March 11, commissioner Adam Silver and company have been navigating through…
Adam SIlver, NBA, Lakers

Adam Silver: NBA ‘Not In Any Position To Make Any Decisions’ Amid 2019-20 Season Hiatus

Since March 11, the NBA has been navigating through uncharted waters as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) that has…