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 Lookback: June 14, 2009 – Lakers Win 15th Championship

Four years ago today, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86 to capture their 15th championship in franchise history. It doesn't quite feel like yesterday, but everyone still remembers Kobe Bryant's celebration and his long embrace with Derek…

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Lakers News: NBA 2K14 Video Features Kobe, Lakers, and LeBron

After the unveiling of Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4 this week at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, 2K Sports also debuted its next-generation footage of NBA 2K14. The footage impressively features its newest cover athlete, LeBron James…

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Seven-Time NBA Champion Robert Horry Picks Kobe Over Duncan

If the San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat in this year's Finals, Tim Duncan will have the same number of championships as Kobe Bryant. The series is currently tied at 1-1, but it hasn't stopped anyone from comparing both…

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Robert Horry Says Dwight Howard Would Have No Chance Against Olajuwon

After Charles Barkley questioned Dwight Howard's mental toughness to be a franchise-caliber player, former Laker and seven-time champion Robert Horry discussed numerous topics including Dwight Howard in an interview with HoopsHype. During his 16-year career, Horry has played with Hakeem…

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Video: Shaq Loses To Two-Year-Old Titus In Shooting Competition

It's becoming a trend as past and current Lakers centers are losing shooting contests this off-season to amateurs. After Dwight Howard recently lost a free-throw shooting contest to an Arizona housewife, Shaquille O'Neal appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live  to challenge…

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NBA Legend Julius Erving Picks Kobe, Spurs Over LeBron James

Before the special premiere of his documentary "The Doctor" last night, the Hall-of-Famer and former 76ers legend, Julius Erving, discussed numerous topics with reporters which included him saying that the 76ers traded for "damaged goods" in Andrew Bynum. As LeBron…

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Los Angeles Lakers Kicks of the Week: First Round Playoff Edition

With the season over we still we be keeping up with the coolest Lakers kicks. Later on, we will have a Summer League edition and a few blasts from the past. However, until then be sure to check out the…

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This Week in Lakers Kicks: April 14 – April 20

Having Steve Nash going out always puts a small damper on our weekly piece, but the show must go on. Also, with the Lakers having a short rotation we don't get to see what all the other players are wearing…

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