Daniel Buerge

Daniel is the former Managing Editor of LakersNation. He has also written for SLAM, ESPN and other various publications. Follow Daniel on Twitter @danielbuergeLA
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Magic Tweets – Then Deletes – About Lakers and Dwight Howard

Laker legend Magic Johnson tweeted that the Lakers should contact the Orlando Magic, presumably concerning Orlando center Dwight Howard. After the tweet, however, Johnson erased it from his account. This has started several conspiracy theories as to why Johnson deleted…

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Kobe Bryant No. 6 Amongst U.S. Athletes in Annual Earnings

Kobe Bryant has moved up on Sports Illustrated's annual list of top earning athletes, jumping one spot from last season. This takes into account salary, winnings, endorsements and appearance fees. Bryant is the second highest earning NBA player, behind only…

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Las Vegas Favors Heat, Lakers in 2012 NBA Title Chase

Even though we're still less than 24 hours removed from the conclusion of the 2010-11 NBA season it's not too early to start looking ahead to next year. The folks in Las Vegas certainly aren't waiting, as they have released…

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Dirk’s Game 6 Performance in Miami Reminiscent of Kobe’s Game 7

The NBA season came to an end last night in Miami when the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Heat to win their first championship in team history. They beat one of the most publicized and scrutinized team in history, and did…

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Fair or Not, Excessive Criticism is what LeBron, Heat Signed Up For

The last two days since Game 3 of the NBA Finals have seen a large amount of bizarre criticism. The team that won has faced more scrutiny than the team that lost. The player that made the winning play has…

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Kobe Bryant to Start Nonprofit Foundation to Reduce Homelessness in Los Angeles

Lakers star Kobe Bryant has teamed up with his wife Vanessa to create the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization that will attempt to reduce homelessness in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. Bryant will hold a…

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Lakers Announce Intentions to Retire Shaquille O’Neal’s Number

After Shaquille O'Neal broke down Twitter this afternoon with his retirement announcement much speculation ran rampant concerning his place in history, particularly with the Lakers. There's no doubt he had a legendary career in Los Angeles, but the way he…

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Compilation of Shaquille O’Neal’s Greatest Off-Court Moments

In honor of the retirement of Shaquille O'Neal here's a look back at some of the best quotes from Shaq's career. As he once called himself, MQE (Most Quotatious Ever). httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIy2xUCmSMo&feature=fvst httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWqPnEGzfK8 httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoyiR3ob7yk httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVTjVzAPNnE httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmkRTNfqNnk

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Shaquille O’Neal Leaves Lasting Legacy With Lakers and NBA

On a day that was supposed to focus around reactions to Game 1 of the NBA Finals one man stole the spotlight as he has so many times in his legendary career. Shaquille O'Neal announced via Twitter that he is…

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Former Laker Shaquille O’Neal Announces Retirement Via Twitter

Former Laker big man and long time NBA prankster Shaquille O'Neal has announced his retirement via Twitter this afternoon. To see the complete video check out O'Neal's video announcement. httpvhd://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWqPnEGzfK8

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