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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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Discusses Dr. Buss and Moving Forward

The stories, insight, thoughts and feelings that are being shared from people that knew and worked with Dr. Jerry Buss only add to the proof that he was a legendary owner and man. While his presence simply can never be…

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Jerry West Shares His Thoughts On The Late Dr. Jerry Buss

The news of Dr. Jerry Buss' passing on Monday morning has placed a somber feeling around Los Angeles and among Lakers fans everywhere. While there is sadness, we are reminded of all the phenomenal and amazing moments he brought to…

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TNT’s Kenny Smith Discuss Lakers’ “Lack Of Trust” With Each Other

There has been non-stop media coverage regarding the soap opera of a season that is the Los Angeles Lakers this year. While the constant media circus around Laker Land only adds fuel to the fire, there are some issues that…

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Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard Talk About Michael Jordan’s Impact

Today, Michael Jordan celebrates his 50th birthday. Air Jordan's birthday is getting the treatment of a national holiday, with countless media coverage and television specials devoted to the honor the six-time champion's birthday. It does seem like a basketball holiday…

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Kobe Bryant Says Dr. Buss’ Impact “Is Felt Worldwide”

When news broke that Lakers' beloved owner Dr. Jerry Buss was in the hospital, battling cancer, every Lakers fan instantly felt somber. Dr. Buss has built and sustained a connection with the fans, players and coaches that not many professional…

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Kobe Bryant’s Message For Fans And Teammates For The All-Star Break

Before the game on Thursday night, Kobe Bryant addressed the Lakers' audience with a message of gratitude and hope. Kobe Bryant will make his record fifteenth consecutive start in the All-Star game in Houston on Sunday. Dwight Howard will make…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Calls The Lakers’ Defense “Nonexistent”

In Thursday night's game against the Clippers, the Lakers scored 101 points and shot 50,7 percent from the field. That's a win, right? Not if you give up a season-high 125 points on 51.7 percent shooting from the field and…

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Lakers News: Steve Nash Says “We’ve Got Work To Do”

Thursday's game against the Clippers wasn't pretty for the Lakers to say the least. While the Lakers versus Clippers battle may night be a true rivalry, the meetings between the two LA teams come with bragging rights. The Clippers, led…

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Michael Jordan Would Pick Kobe Bryant Over LeBron James

Where would basketball be without the Kobe vs. LeBron argument. Fans from either side have spent an incredible amount of time debating which future Hall of Famer is closer in comparison to the great Michael Jordan. It's fun. It's interesting.…

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Lakers’ Assistant Dan D’Antoni Explains Pick-and-Roll Issue

There has been much talk, especially over the past week, of the pick-and-roll game between Steve Nash and Dwight Howard. When Nash and Howard were acquired, many believe that the pick-and-roll game between these two would be one of the…

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