Eric Avakian

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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
Lil Wayne Advises Post-kobe Lakers To ‘just Have Fun’ This Season

Lakers Vs. Warriors Preview: Head Coach Luke Walton Faces Former Team

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Sacramento Kings for the second time during this preseason schedule…
Lakers News: Brandon Ingram Has Third Highest Odds To Win Rookie Of The Year

Lakers News: Brandon Ingram Worried Amidst Evacuation Of Kinston During Hurricane Matthew

While the Los Angeles Lakers are professional athletes, they also have their personal aspects of life to reflect upon…
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Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson Says D’Angelo Russell Is Coming Into ‘Role As Point Guard’

Through five preseason games, the Los Angeles Lakers have shown the ups and downs of a young team…
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Lakers News: Phil Jackson Calls Coaching Shaq ‘One Of The High Points’ Of His Career

While the Los Angeles Lakers transition towards their new era of basketball, revelations regarding previous championship teams provide insight…
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Phil Jackson Addresses Shaq Being Focal Point Of Lakers During Championship Era

When dealing with clashing players on a team, a head coach must entrust his process so that their players can buy into their system…
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Lakers Vs. Nuggets Preview: Young Core Attempts To Battle Nerves Second Time Around

During their preseason debut, the Los Angeles Lakers mustered an impressive fourth quarter comeback victory in Luke Walton’s coaching debut.
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Lakers News: Metta World Peace Wanted Jersey No. 60 To Honor Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers emerged victorious in their preseason opener, in a 103-84 comeback victory against the Sacramento Kings…
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Lakers Vs. Kings Preview: Luke Walton Era Begins In Preseason Opener At Honda Center

Through all the trials and tribulations, the Los Angeles Lakers now find themselves at the beginning of a new era…
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Lakers News: Brandon Ingram Suggests Luke Walton, Coach K Run ‘Similar Practices’

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten back into the preseason grind, with training camp getting underway in Santa Barbara…
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Lakers News: Yi Jianlian Prepared To Play Both Center And Power Forward

In their first season under head coach Luke Walton, the Los Angeles Lakers will implement a new system on the court, based more on ball movement, spacing, and a more uptempo pace…