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
Lakers News: Yi Jianlian Confident He Can Stretch The Floor, Shoot Threes

Mitch Kupchak: Yi Jianlian Needs To ‘Earn His Way’ Onto Lakers Roster

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the 2016-17 season with an optimistic outlook…
Lakers News: Shaquille O’neal Eligible For 2016 Hall Of Fame Class

Lakers News: Larry Nance Jr. Focused On Improving Defense, Three-Point Shooting

Heading into the 2016-17 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have worked hard to improve their game steadily while adjusting to head coach Luke Walton’s newly implemented system…
Lakers Rumors: L.a. Trades For Veteran Point Guard Jose Calderon

Lakers News: Jose Calderon Says He’s ‘Excited’ For Back-Up Role

Coming into the 2016 season, the Los Angeles Lakers built their roster around the needs of head coach Luke Walton…
Breaking: Lakers Draft Brandon Ingram Second Overall In 2016 Nba Draft

Luke Walton: Brandon Ingram Will Start If He’s ‘Best Player On The Court’

The Los Angeles Lakers open up the 2016-17 season with their annual media day, coming together as a collective unit…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: What Rotation Changes Need To Be Made?

Lakers News: Ronnie Price Says Kobe Bryant And Russell Westbrook Are ‘Very Similar’

While the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans say their final farewells to Kobe Bryant, his everlasting legacy will remain a part of the NBA. The ferociousness and intensity the 18-time All-Star played with is rarely matched in the NBA today…
Lakers News: Metta World Peace Says ‘everybody’s Soft’ In Today’s Nba

VIDEO: Lakers Forward Metta World Peace Goes Undercover At Modell’s Sporting Goods

When it comes to Metta World Peace, you truly never know what you are going to get…
Lakers News: D’angelo Russell’s Work Ethic Making An Impression

Lakers News: Head Coach Luke Walton Labels D’Angelo Russell As ‘Leader’

The point guard is often referred to as the coach’s extension on the court…
Lakers Summer League Preview: A New Beginning

Lakers News: Tarik Black Marvels At Luke Walton’s Passing Ability, Coaching Atmosphere

Often times the younger generation of millennials feel disconnected from those who proceeded them. Growing up in such a different generation, there aren’t many comparisons or intertwining subjects younger players can connect on with their coaching staff…
Lakers News: Aftermath Of Nick Young, D’angelo Russell Incident

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Views Luke Walton As ‘Big Brother Figure’

With the new era of basketball about to begin, how can the Los Angeles Lakers not be excited? The young core tacked on another season under their belts, with rookie Brandon Ingram and head coach Luke Walton set to join the future…
Lakers News: D’angelo Russell Raves About Luke Walton

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell ‘Relishing’ Opportunity With Luke Walton And New Staff

A change of scenery can be quite the upgrade…