A Basketball Legacy Cemented: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Gets His Due
Perhaps the most underrated NBA player of all time, the all-time leading scorer will finally have his legacy cemented forever in the form of a statue outside of Staples Center. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar--born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr. on April 16, 1947--grew…
Kobe Bryant Releases Videos Of Visit To Skid Row
As you may know, Kobe Bryant took on the challenge of fighting homelessness last summer, and has been extremely dedicated to his cause. Additionally, over this past summer, Bryant spent a night on Skid Row--an infamous span of four square…
With Mike Brown Out, What’s Next For The Lakers?
Just days after Jim Buss assured Lakers Nation that he, Mitch Kupchak, and Jerry Buss were 100 percent behind Mike Brown, the Lakers fired their head coach. Fans universally called for Brown's departure after a win-less preseason and a listless…
Lakers Need To Utilize Steve Nash While Their Offense Evolves
Last season, Lakers head coach Mike Brown opted to go with the "Kobe System" while his team was still figuring out the then-new offense. It didn't quite work out smoothly, as Kobe scored 40 or more points in the first…
Why Mike Brown Should Bench His Starters On Thursday vs. Kings
Well, the answer to the heading here is quite simple: prevent injuries. Or, in actuality, to let the starters get some rest and heal up before the start of the regular season. As Mike Trudell reports, Kobe Bryant sustained an…
Kobe Bryant Out With Injury Versus Clippers On Wednesday
Yesterday, Mike Trudell reported that Kobe Bryant was injured in the sixth preseason game against the Sacramento Kings. Kobe Bryant has a strained & bruised right foot, sustained in the 3rd Q last night. He didn't practice today & is…
Kobe Bryant Wants You To Walk With Him…To Fight Homelessness
As you may know, Kobe Bryant took on the challenge of fighting homelessness last summer, and has not let up since. Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, created their own foundation appropriately titled the Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation, which…
Lakers News: Dwight Howard Eyeing Sunday Debut
According to Marc. J Spears of Yahoo! Sports, one Lakers source believes Dwight Howard will make his purple and gold debut in Sunday's preseason game against the Sacramento Kings: "He is making progress. There is a good chance he can…
Lakers Could Be Eyeing Derek Fisher or Leandro Barbosa
Let me preface this article by saying this is all speculation and not news or even a rumor. As reported earlier, the Lakers have allegedly placed backup point guards Steve Blake and Chris Duhon on the trading block in an…
How Dwight Howard’s Game Will Transition Over The Next Few Years
I know what you're probably thinking: Dwight Howard hasn't even signed an extension yet, how can you assume he'll be a Laker for even one season past this one? Or, maybe you're like most fans and haven't even given that…
