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: Fans Praise Kobe After LeBron’s Manila Tour

For the last couple of years, Kobe Bryant has developed a great relationship with the people of Asia as a result of his "Kobe Asia Tour" and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He is by far the most popular athlete in…

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Lakers Lookback: Top 5 Shaq Lakers Moments

Lakers Nation takes a look back at Shaquille O'Neal's top five moments in purple and gold. During his time in Los Angeles, O'Neal delivered three consecutive championships and also earned three Finals MVP awards at the beginning of the decade.…

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Paul George Thinks Leaving Pacers for Lakers “Wouldn’t Be A Smart Move”

After spending time with Colin Cowherd on ESPN 710AM to discuss the possibilities of joining the Lakers last week, it seems like Paul George can't escape the continuing speculation that will only intensify throughout the season. -----Check out the Lakers…

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VIDEO: Nick Young Earns Player of the Week Honors at the Drew League

After Nick Young signed with the Lakers for the veteran's minimum this past week, Young took his talents to the Drew League in Los Angeles where he was named the "Week 10 Player of the Week." In his first appearance…

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NBA News: Metta World Peace Discusses Being Amnestied By The Lakers

Many wanted the Lakers to amnesty Metta World Peace, but when it finally happened, there was sadness in Los Angeles as we all remembered his greatest moments in purple and gold. Although World Peace signed a two-year deal with his…

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Las Vegas Summer League: Lakers vs. Bucks Recap

The Los Angeles Lakers (3-1) defeated the Milwaukee Bucks (2-2) in a thrilling 72-68 victory to advance to the quarterfinals of the NBA Summer League 2013 Championship. After the Bucks went on a 6-0 run with less than three minutes…

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Mitch Kupchak Believes Wes Johnson Could Be Ariza, Cooper Type

While Mitch Kupchak is at the Las Vegas Summer League, Lakers spokesperson John Black shared with the media a private conversation he had with Kupchak after signing Wesley Johnson at his introductory press conference. ----Want to show off your Kobe…

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Lakers News: D’Antoni Thinks Howard Needed to Accept His Role

After Dwight Howard departed Los Angeles to join the Houston Rockets, Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni has been fairly quiet. Many believed before the start of free agency that D'Antoni's perimeter-oriented offense would be the reason why Howard would leave…

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NBA News: Paul George Discusses Upcoming Free Agency, Lakers

Everyone is already talking about next summer when the Los Angeles Lakers have ample cap room to possibly sign two superstars. One free agent that will heavily be mentioned is current Pacer and Southern California native, Paul George. Although he…

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Steve Nash Foundation Showdown Photo Gallery

On Sunday, Steve Nash's Foundation Showdown made its way to downtown Los Angeles for the first time at the Red Shield Community Center. The Showdown is a charity soccer event benefiting under-served children, and included professional NBA and soccer players…

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