Lakers History: Kobe Bryant’s 81-Point Game Against Toronto
(Republished from May 13, 2013) I've been asked to come up with a weekly column highlighting a historic box score, via basketball-reference.com. So, for the inception of this new column, I decided to feature the box score of Kobe Bryant's…
A Very Lakers Christmas Wish 2016
All I want for Christmas is for the Lakers to beat the Clippers So I can see a happy Luke Walton and a sour-faced Doc Rivers...
Lakers’ Depth Could Propel Them Into The Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers could make the playoffs this season. Yes, I know. I'm probably just hyped up because the Lakers defeated the Sacramento Kings in a 101-91 comeback road victory on Thursday night, and I should chill...
Don’t Expect D’Angelo Russell To Rack Up The Assists, And That’s Perfectly Fine
https://youtu.be/4XqfF7gjiys This is the introduction Los Angeles Lakers fans will hear for D'Angelo Russell this upcoming season, and possibly for years to come. "From Ohio State, 6'5", at guard -- D'Angelo Russell!" What we know? He's a guard. What we…
Shaquille O’Neal’s Larger Than Life Impact On The Lakers
https://youtu.be/2nlCB_WiZnk After a truly remarkable career, Shaquille O’Neal is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next week. Born in “Brick City,” New Jersey, O’Neal not only had a legendary career as an NBA player,…
What I’ll Miss Most When Kobe Bryant Retires
Well, it’s official. This will be Kobe Bryant’s last season in the NBA. Bryant made the announcement via ThePlayersTribune.com yesterday in a heartfelt poem, saying goodbye to the game of basketball. For anyone keeping up with Kobe’s play this season,…
Why Kobe Bryant Playing In 2016 Rio Olympics Would Be Perfect
Last year, when Tom Thibodeau offered Kobe Bryant a spot on the Men's 2016 USA Olympic Basketball Team, the Black Mamba declined. Last week, however, USA Basketball Executive Director Jerry Colangelo said Bryant still has a chance at making the…
Lakers’ Draft Pick And Salary Cap Changes Set Stage For Comeback
Let's rewind a few weeks to the night of the NBA Draft Lottery: Most Lakers fans were on pins and needles at the thought of the team losing its top-five pick, as there was a 17.2 percent chance that could…
Five Things For Lakers Fans To Look Forward To In The 2015 Off-Season
Well that was a depressing season, to say the least. If you're a Lakers fan, usually around this time of year you're gearing up for the playoffs to begin. You remember the feeling, right? Lakers flags are perched on top…
Jordan Clarkson Gives Lakers And Fans Hope Going Forward
For years, Los Angeles Lakers fans have longed for the point guard of the future. They may have unsuspectingly gotten their wish in Jordan Clarkson. Magic Johnson is obviously the purple and gold standard when it comes to Lakers point guards,…
