Russell Valenzuela

Russell Valenzuela graduated from UC Irvine and writes for Lakers Nation. As a Laker fan since childhood, he follows and tracks statistics for a variety of sports.
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Kobe Bryant To Appear On Sina As Guest Analyst For NBA Finals

  After two straight overtime thrillers, the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers prepared for Game 3 of the NBA Finals with the series tied at one game apiece. The two games have been an entertaining delight, and the viewership…

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Lakers News: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, ‘Men Lie, Women Lie. Numbers Don’t’

After hosting Emmanuel Mudiay over the weekend, the Los Angeles Lakers continued to hold pre-draft workouts Monday. The team expected to bring in Ohio State guard D'Angelo Russell later in the day but invited a number of prospects earlier in…

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VIDEO: Basketball Fans On The Clippers Playing In The 2015 NBA Finals

The NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers began Thursday night with an overtime thriller. After LeBron James missed the potential game winner at the end of regulation, the Cavaliers couldn't find their footing in the extra…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Talks Off-Season Improvements, Working Off The Ball

Nick Young came into the 2014-15 season with high hopes after signing a new four-year deal in the off-season. However, the year started with him sidelined with a thumb injury while a knee injury caused him to miss additional games…

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Karl-Anthony Towns On Lakers, Timberwolves: ‘I Don’t Care Where I Play’

As the NBA Draft draws closer, Karl-Anthony Towns remains among the top prospects available. The Minnesota Timberwolves hold the No. 1 pick while the Los Angeles Lakers own No. 2. It would be hard to imagine Towns falling past the…

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INSTAGRAM: Nick Young Celebrates 30th Birthday, Proposes To Iggy Azalea

Nick Young had plenty to celebrate Monday. Not only was it his 30th birthday, it became the night he proposed to longtime girlfriend, Iggy Azalea. -- Have you seen the 'Lakers Nation' phone case? -- While Young, Azelea, and others…

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Shaquille O’Neal Picks Kobe Bryant Over LeBron James

The NBA Finals are set to begin Thursday with the Golden State Warriors hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. It marks fifth straight year LeBron James had reached the championship round. James will have the opportunity to win his third title and…

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VIDEO: Karl-Anthony Towns, Willie Cauley-Stein Workout In Los Angeles

The 2015 NBA Draft is only weeks away, and NBA teams are holding workouts evaluating prospects and adjusting their draft boards. Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to be taken first and will only interview with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles…

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Calls Team’s No. 2 Pick ‘Best Surprise’

After winning the second overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves with plenty of optimism entering next season. The team registered the worst winning percentage in franchise history and hoped to keep their protected…

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Lakers News: Julius Randle Cleared For Full-Contact 2-On-2, 3-On-3 Drills

Coming into the 2014-15 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers held some optimism after drafting Julius Randle. It went away during the team's first regular season game when Randle suffered a fractured tibia which forced him to sit out the…

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