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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Lakers Great Shaquille O’Neal Compares Himself To LeBron James In MVP Voting

Former Los Angeles Lakers great Shaquille O'Neal was immortalized forever outside of the Staples Center on Friday evening as he was given a statue alongside other Lakers greats like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West and broadcaster Chick Hearn...

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Lakers Video: Kobe Bryant Debuts ‘Canvas City: Musecage’ On ESPN

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant decided to call it a career after the 2015-16 NBA season after spending 20 seasons in the purple and gold...

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Lakers Video: Shaq’s Statue Unveiled In Star Plaza At Staples Center

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchise in NBA history, winning 16 NBA Championships, behind star...

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Lakers Great Kobe Bryant Calls Shaquille O’Neal ‘Most Dominant Player I’ve Ever Seen’

Fridy was a monumental day for the Los Angeles Lakers franchise and the city of Los Angeles, as Staples Center unveiled...

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Lakers Vs. Clippers Preview: Young Core Looks To Build Off Sunday’s Performance

Despite it being their fifth straight loss, the Los Angeles Lakers played the defending NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers tough Sunday night, leading for most of the game...

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Game Recap: D’Angelo Russell’s Career Night Not Enough As Lakers Fall To Cavaliers

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the defending NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday night, looking for their 21st win of the season...

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Game Recap: Lakers Lose Close Game At Home To Philadelphia 76ers, 118-116

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Philadelphia 76ers Sunday night looking to build off Thursday night’s win over the Phoenix Suns...

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Lakers News: GM Rob Pelinka Won’t Set Timeline Of Returning Team To Contention

Three years ago Los Angeles Lakers part-owner and former executive vice president of basketball operation Jim Buss said...

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Lakers GM Rob Pelinka: ‘We Have To Get Better Talent’ Through Free Agency

The last few offseasons have been difficult for the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans, as they have attempted to bring in various superstar free agents...

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Lakers News: GM Rob Pelinka’s Goal Is To Make The Franchise The Best In All Of Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers and president of basketball operations Magic Johnson held a press conference Friday afternoon to announce the hiring of their new general manager, Rob Pelinka...

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