Daniel Starkand

Daniel Starkand is a graduate from Chapman University with a degree in journalism and broadcast journalism. He grew up in Burbank, Calif. and played baseball at Burbank High and his first two years at Chapman. Along with serving as the managing editor for LakersNation.com, Daniel also serves as a senior writer, editor and social media manager for DodgerBlue.com Contact: daniel@mediumlargela.com
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Video: Lonzo Ball, Rest Of Ball Family, Go Sneaker Shopping In Los Angeles

The Ball family, whose brand Big Baller Brand recently released their first signature shoe, the “ZO2,” recently went sneaker shopping with Joe La Puma of Complex at Flight Club in Los Angeles...

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Lakers Draft News: Lonzo Ball Unsure If He Will Workout With Other Teams

On Wednesday the long awaited Los Angeles Lakers workout of UCLA product Lonzo Ball took place at the Lakers practice facility in EL Segundo...

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Lakers Draft News: Lonzo Ball Emphasizes Needing To Add Strength

Former UCLA basketball star Lonzo Ball finally worked out with the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday morning, the team that is the favorite to take him in the upcoming NBA Draft...

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Lakers Draft Rumors: L.A. Open To Trading Down From No. 2 Pick

When the Los Angeles Lakers earned the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery it gave president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka plenty of options. One of those options is to draft a…

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Lakers Video: Kobe Bryant Trolls Jalen Rose In Hilarious ESPN Commercial

Los Angeles Lakers Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has begun his life after basketball, as he officially retired after the 2015-16 season, going out in style as he scored 60 points in his last career game...

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Chicago Bulls Star Jimmy Butler Addresses Lakers Rumors On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Chicago Bulls All-Star Jimmy Butler recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live in Los Angeles, and naturally the rumors about him coming to the Los Angeles Lakers came up...

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NBA Rumors: Chris Paul Will Give Spurs ‘Serious Consideration’ In Free Agency If He Leaves Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star point guard Chris Paul is set to hit free agency this offseason, and after losing in Game 7 of the first round to the Utah Jazz...

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Lakers News: Gunnar Peterson Focused On Adding Lower-Body Strength To Brandon Ingram

The Los Angeles Lakers recently hired Gunnar Peterson to be their new Director of Strength and Endurance Training, taking over for Tim DiFrancesco...

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Believes LaVar Ball Will ‘Settle Down’ Once Lonzo Gets Drafted

LaVar Ball, the father of former UCLA star and upcoming draftee Lonzo Ball, has been in the news a lot lately because of his desire to speak his mind...

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2001 NBA Champion Lakers Players Comment On Warriors Current Run

The 2001 Los Angeles Lakers playoff run is widely known as the greatest of all-time, as the team went 11-0 to earn a spot in the NBA Finals...

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