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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Kobe Bryant Once Told Shaquille O’Neal He Would Be The ‘Will Smith Of The NBA’

In the same off-season that the Los Angeles Lakers signed the most dominant center in the NBA, Shaquille O'Neal, away from the Orlando Magic, they also traded center Vlade Divac to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the draft rights…

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Shaquille O’Neal Calls Kobe Bryant And Dwyane Wade Future Hall Of Famers

The Los Angeles Lakers of the late 1990s and early 2000s featured one of the best duos in NBA history in center Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant...

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Lakers Video: Shaq’s Comical Scene In Leaves With Bear Grylls

Since retiring from the NBA in 2011, Shaquille O'Neal has found a new passion, and that is entertainment...

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Lakers News: Tarik Black Shares His Favorite Kobe Bryant Moment

This past season was the last for Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, as he closed out his 20-year career in the purple and gold...

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Pat Riley Calls Shaquille O’Neal The Heat’s Biggest Acquisition

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by head coach Phil Jackson and superstars Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant, won three straight NBA titles from 2000-02, forming one of the most dominant dynasties in NBA history...

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Lakers News: Luke Walton ‘Thrilled’ With Development Of Brandon Ingram, Ivica Zubac

The Los Angeles Lakers had what was considered a successful draft by many this past June, as they were able to hold onto their top-three protected pick, landing the No. 2 pick and drafting Duke forward Brandon Ingram...

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Anxious For Start Of Training Camp

A lot has changed for the Los Angeles Lakers since the start of last year's training camp, as the focus is off retired legend Kobe Bryant and now onto the young core of players and coaching staff...

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Lakers News: Jose Calderon Retires From Spanish National Team

The 2016 Summer Olympics have come and gone, and for the third consecutive time the USA Men's Basketball Team took home the gold medal, defeating rival Spain in the semi-final game and Serbia in the gold medal game...

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Lakers Video: D’Angelo Russell Motion Captures For NBA 2K17

With the NBA season just around the corner, 2K Sports is set to release its new video game, NBA 2K17, on Sept. 20...

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Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Takes Part In Dodgers Team Photo Day

Up until this past June, former Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson had a ceremonial vice presidential role with the team...

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