Eric Avakian

Eric Avakian is a journalist from Burbank, Calif., serving as a staff writer at Lakersnation.com. Eric was a June 2016 graduate from the Business Administration department at Cal Poly Pomona and also serves as a staff writer at DodgerBlue.com Contact: Eric@mediumlargela.com
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This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Caps Off 1969-70 Season With NBA Scoring Title

Throughout the 1960s, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the elite powerhouses in the NBA, represented by none...

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This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s No. 33 Jersey Retired

There are many NBA legends that are notably recognized during their time with the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team...

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Passes Michael Jordan As Leading NBA All-Star Game Scorer

The NBA All-Star Game had always been the ideal outlet for fans across the world to witness the elite players come...

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Earns 4th Career All-Star Game MVP

The 2018 NBA All-Star Game emphasized how a competitive environment can exponentially increase the excitement...

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant’s 45 Points Help Topple Grizzlies In Overtime

Coming off of the thrilling conquest of the 2001-02 NBA Finals victory over the New Jersey Nets, the Los Angeles...

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This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Becomes Youngest Starter In 1998 All-Star Game

The 1998 All-Star Game turned out to be an unexpected showcase for the NBA, as it displayed players during their...

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This Day In Lakers History: Minneapolis Dynasty Becomes First Team In NBA History To Complete Three-Peat

For as much as the Los Angeles Lakers have accomplished, it's important to remember the franchise's history traces...

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Lakers Vs. Grizzlies TV Info & Preview: Facing One Of NBA’S Worst Teams Presents Opportunity To Snap Losing Streak

As the Los Angeles Lakers enter their final 11 games of the season, they do so seemingly fighting new injuries by...

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Lakers Vs. Pacers TV Info & Preview: Julius Randle Primed For Big Game As Road Trip Begins

The Los Angeles Lakers have shown tremendous resiliency since the month of February as injuries have robbed them...

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Lakers Vs. Heat TV Info & Preview: Injuries Remain Story For L.A.

Injuries have become an unfortunate theme to the 2017-18 campaign for the Los Angeles Lakers, especially during...

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