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
381 Articles

Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash: A Perfect Marriage

Well, it is September which means that it's the slow stage of the NBA year. Signings and trades are hard to come by as the summer signings of free agents and big-time trades are just about complete. School is back…

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The Lakers 89th Ranking as ‘Ultimate Franchise’: Is It Fair?

Well, it's that time of year again when ESPN releases their results in their search for the ultimate professional sports franchise. This marks the 10th year ESPN the Magazine has ranked pro franchises that gives the fans a look at…

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The Three Most Influential Differences Made By the Lakers This Off-season

The Lakers are definitely in a completely different position as they were last summer. Fans, players, and the teams actually know they have a full season ahead of them, since there is no lockout preventing that from happening. Unlike last…

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Andrew Goudelock’s Future With the Lakers in Jeopardy?

As we creep up to the start of training camp and the beginning of a regular season filled with high expectations for the Lakers, the final roster is reaching its final edit. This off-season has been quite a whirlwind for…

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The Lakers’ Tradition of the ‘Big Fella’ Continues With Dwight Howard

The Los Angeles Lakers have done an amazing job at building a brand rich of tradition, legacy and history. Whether you are or are not a Laker fan, you can agree that the narrative the Lakers have created from its…

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The Potential of Chris Duhon and Earl Clark on the Lakers

Lakers Nation is still on a high from the moves that management was able to pull off this summer. After getting ousted from the post-season in the second round for two straight years, Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak reminded the…

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Will Lakers Ask For A Bigger Role in the Future for Devin Ebanks?

Lately I have been writing about the "smaller" deals and moves that Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss have made thus far this summer. After all, the role players have the ability to be the difference makers in games, especially when…

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The 2012 Lakers Draft Picks Chance of Securing a Roster Spot

It is pretty much safe to say that every member of Lakers Nation is ready for the season to start. After one of the best off-seasons in Lakers history, expectations are extreme and Laker fans around the world are eager…

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Antawn Jamison: A Big Key to Lakers Success Next Season

Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss have absolutely put together a great, improved roster this summer. In fact, many have debated that this has been the most successful offseason in Laker history. The additions and changes that Lakers management has made…

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What the Dwight Howard Deal Represents to the Lakers

For all the frustration and confusion that occurred in almost a year of what was known as the Dwightmare, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to come out on top once again. Some speculated if the Lakers could afford Howard…

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