Jerry West Joins Golden State Warriors Front Office
Longtime Laker player and executive, Jerry West, has joined the Golden State Warriors front office. The Warriors announced the move Friday, stating that West will take on an advisory role as a member of the executive board. West is best…
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Feels ‘Slighted’ Due to Lack of Staples Statue
One of the biggest, figuratively and literally, stars in Los Angeles Lakers' history is unhappy with the organization for what he feels is a lack of recognition. After the team erected a statue in honor of Jerry West outside of…
2011 NBA Draft Lottery Results
Tonight was the NBA Draft lottery that was held tonight before the beginning of the Western Conference Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 14 teams that didn't make the post-season were hoping to win the…
Lakers Bench Performance Difference Between Failure and Success
Written by: Steven Almazan A strong bench is the key to any championship team, and it was evident this past postseason that the Lakers bench did not have the strength nor the depth to support the main cast to a…
Kobe Bryant Undeserving of First Team All-NBA Honors
Kobe Bryant has long been the best player in the NBA. Despite constant arguments from pundits claiming other players had surpassed him on the court he continued to prove why he was the best. But during the 2011 season he…
Rumors: Lakers Considering Rick Adelman for Coaching Vacancy
According to sources the Los Angeles Lakers are looking into the possibility of bringing Rick Adelman in to replace Phil Jackson as head coach. With Jackson expected to retire the team will be looking for his replacement, and rumor has…
Derek Fisher and Luke Walton Endorse Brian Shaw as Lakers Coach
During their exit interviews today Derek Fisher and Luke Walton endorsed former Laker and current assistant coach Brian Shaw as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Phil Jackson's imminent departure leaves an opening on the team for…
Lakers Embarass Themselves, Organization In Series Finale
The Lakers didn't just lose yesterday. They were humiliated. The Dallas Mavericks completed the sweep of the defending champions in impressive fashion, sending the 2011 Lakers into oblivion with a barrage of three pointers that set several NBA records. After…
Kobe Bryant Voted to All-Defensive First Team
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was voted to the All-Defense first team this year by the NBA coaches. Bryant was chosen along with Rajon Rondo, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, and Dwight Howard. This is the ninth first team All-Defense selection for…
Despite Faint Glimmer of Hope, Lakers Must Look to Future
It's been about twelve hours since the end of Game 3 in Dallas and I still feel the same way I felt going into the game. The Lakers never had a chance. For a team that was supposed to cruise…
