Nathaniel Lastrapes

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Nathaniel Lastrapes was a staff writer for Lakers Nation and Dodger Blue.
Lakers News: Jose Calderon Joins Former Laker Pau Gasol In Rio For Olympics

Lakers News: Jose Calderon Joins Former Laker Pau Gasol In Rio For Olympics

The Rio Olympic Games are set to commence with the opening ceremony on Friday night…
Nba Rumors: Phil Jackson ‘badly’ Wants Out Of New York, Eyeing Return To La?

Phil Jackson: “Today’s Players Lack The Skills To Play The Triangle”

New York Knicks President Phil Jackson is regarded as the one of the best coaches of all time in any sports…
Lakers Summer League Preview: A New Beginning

Lakers News: Luke Walton To Throw Out First Pitch At Dodger Stadium

Throwing the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium is a rite of passage for important additions to the Los Angeles Lakers…
Throwback Thursday: Kobe Bryant Behind The Scenes Footage With 2008 Olympic Team

Throwback Thursday: Kobe Bryant Behind The Scenes Footage With 2008 Olympic Team

April 13, 2016 was a bittersweet day for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers when Kobe Bryant played the final game of his legendary career…
Nba Rumors: Los Angeles Likely To Host 2018 Nba All-star Game

NBA Rumors: Clippers Looking To Move Away From Staples Center

Staples Center was debuted in the 1999-00 NBA season, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal led the Los Angeles Lakers to an NBA Championship…
Heated Battles May Ensue At Lakers Training Camp

Lakers News: ESPN Projects Brandon Ingram To Finish Third In Rookie Of The Year

Excitement flooded the streets of Southern California when the Los Angeles Lakers retained the rights to their top-3 protected pick in the 2016 NBA Draft during the draft lottery…
Lakers Rumors: Los Angeles A Possibility For Larry Sanders?

Lakers Rumors: Los Angeles A Possibility For Larry Sanders?

Larry Sanders was a rising star for the Milwaukee Bucks before his sudden retirement at the age of 26 in 2015…
Lakers News: Shaquille O’neal Eligible For 2016 Hall Of Fame Class

Los Angeles Lakers Were Not Shaquille O’Neal’s Only Option In 1996

When Shaquille O’Neal ditched the Orlando Magic for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996, the foundation was built for a dynasty in Los Angeles…
Game Recap: Lakers Erase 27-point Deficit, But Fall In Nail-biter To Kings

Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson Lights Up Drew League With 33 Points

All the excitement in the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers has come to pass now that Summer League and Team USA Camp has concluded…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Drenched In Golden Slime At Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Awards

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Drenched In Golden Slime At Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Awards

Kobe Bryant has been enjoying retirement after 20 incredible seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers legend recently announced that his wife, Vanessa, is pregnant with their third daughter…