Dan Duangdao

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.
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Lakers News: Nick Young Excited To Finally Be A Laker

On Wednesday, Nick Young hosted his third annual back-to-school giveaway at Robertson Park for the first time as a Los Angeles Laker. The six-year veteran donated school supplies and barbecue to a park full of children. During his giveaway, Young…

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NBA News: NBA 2K14 Official Trailer Released

Yesterday, 2K Sports released a photo and video of its latest installment featuring the two greatest Lakers, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant. Today, the 2K Sports franchise revealed its official current-gen trailer which features this year's cover athlete, LeBron James.…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson Featured In NBA 2K14

The latest installment of NBA 2K is a month away from release, but the 2K Sports franchise has released a photo and video of two Laker greats, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant. Here's the photo of Magic Johnson with a…

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Lakers News: NBA Scout Believes Lakers Are Playoff-Caliber Team

This off-season, ESPN's Forecast panel predicted the Los Angeles Lakers will finish 12th in the Western Conference and will encounter the most turmoil this upcoming season. Unfortunately, it seems like most are in agreement as there is a lot of uncertainty…

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Lakers News: NBA Scout Believes Kobe Will Be Back At All-Star Level

During this off-season, much of the discussion has centered around Kobe Bryant's return from Achilles surgery and if he'll be able to play at a high-level once again. Despite the fact that Bryant is ahead of schedule in his recovery…

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NBA News: Lamar Odom Reportedly Missing For Nearly 72 Hours

Over the last couple of days, TMZ has reported about Lamar Odom's alleged drug addition and how the former Laker has been using crack cocaine or OxyContin for over the past two years. Since the news broke about his alleged…

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VIDEO: Nick Young Showcases His Sneaker Collection

Kicks on Court caught up with the newest Laker, Nick Young, where he shows off his collection of shoes. Not only does he have a closet full of Kobes, Jordan, and vintage LeBrons, but Nike also made him a few…

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Learning Life Lessons From Kobe Bryant’s Career

At the "Kobe Up Close" event this past week, a fan informed the Lakers superstar and future Hall-of-Famer, "Whenever I think I can't achieve a goal, I think 'WWKD' - What Would Kobe Do?" The statement received mixed reactions from…

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Wilt Chamberlain’s Lakers Career Photo Gallery

Wilt Chamberlain only spent five seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, but delivered a championship in 1972 and was also named the Finals Most Valuable Player. During his time with the Lakers, Chamberlain averaged 17.7 points and 19.2 rebounds while…

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Lakers News: Jodie Meeks Preparing For Second Opportunity With Lakers

The last game of the 2012-13 season featured Darius Morris and Andrew Goudelock as the starting backcourt for the Los Angeles Lakers. After adding three perimeter players to the roster this summer, the Los Angeles Lakers' backcourt has quickly become crowded.…

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