Elizabeth Benson

Elizabeth is a graduate from Arizona State University and has her master's from Duquesne University. She is currently an associate editor at Lakers Nation. To read more of Elizabeth's articles click here. You can also follow Elizabeth on Twitter @Gobibs
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Jerry West Believes The ‘Worst Is Behind’ The Lakers

The first half of the Lakers’ season was not what anyone expected. Injuries, coaching changes and a lack of team chemistry headlined the long list of problems that the Lakers were trying to desperately play through. As a result, the…

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Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard Getting on the Same Page

Lakers Nation is still on a bit of a high after the Lakers made a phenomenal 25-point comeback last night against the New Orleans Hornets. Even though the game wasn't technically a must-win, there was a feeling that the Lakers…

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Lakers News: Team Remains Positive Despite Loss to OKC

In the first half of the 2012-13 season, the Lakers seemed to lack a shared focus, as they were playing as individuals (among other problems). Over the past few weeks, and especially since the All-Star break, the team has made…

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Lakers News: Team To Play Two Exhibition Games in China

The NBA has been reaching out to international basketball fans for the past several years with the intention of marketing their league, its teams and its players. The NBA recognizes basketball's global appeal and with events like the 2008 Olympics…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant’s Dunk Over Josh Smith Sent A Message

Lakers Nation is still buzzing over that Kobe Bryant dunk over Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks last night. The dunk was clutch, powerful, vintage and just overall ridiculous. Kobe has been on a tear lately, and has been pulling…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: What One Change Would You Make To The Lakers?

Last week on Twitter, we asked the question: If you had THE Delorean and could go back and change ONE thing in Lakers history, what would you change? Tough question, right? Sure, every organization and person for that matter would take…

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Lakers vs. Hawks Pre-Game Report: Lakers Look to Get Back to .500

The Los Angeles Lakers are 4-1 since the All-Star break. Kobe Bryant is on a tear lately, as he is averaging 31.2 points, 6.4 assists and 6.8 rebounds on 55.8 percent shooting from the field and 42.9 percent three-point shooting…

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Kobe Says No To Harlem Shake Unless Team Is Celebrating In June

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know about the current YouTube sensation of the Harlem Shake. The Miami Heat released their pretty great version of the latest trend recently. Even passengers on an airplane broke out into…

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Mitch Kupchak Says Dwight Howard “Should Get More Credit”

The Lakers took a bit of a risk when they traded for Dwight Howard this summer. Dwight was coming off of major back surgery, which he hasn't fully recovered from yet, and the Lakers do not know for certain if…

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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Receives a Flagrant 2 Foul For Elbow

A lot has been mentioned this past week about Kobe Bryant's growing collection of technical fouls (currently at 13). However, two other Lakers are now on the verge of being suspended for one game. Dwight Howard already has been whistled…

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