Lakers Ron Artest a True Character by Any Name

Mr. Wolf from Pulp Fiction said it best, "Just because you are a character doesn't mean you have character." When I apply this quote to Lakers small forward Ron Artest I sit back and wonder. Clearly Ron-Ron is one of…

Brian Champlin

5 Things Shannon Brown Needs To Improve to Help Lakers

In the 2009-2010 season, Shannon Brown became an immediate fan favorite for his thrilling dunks and pure athleticism.  Whenver Brown was running down the court during a fast-break, the Staples and at home audience held their breath awaiting what Brown…

Elizabeth Benson

Lamar Odom Most Likely To Be Dealt

Although the Lakers did not make any major moves on draft day, Mike Bresnahan believes forward Lamar Odom will most likely be dealt. Rumors about Odom getting shipped from the Lakers started at the beginning of the off-season, and the most…

Ramneet Singh

Elgin Baylor: An Overlooked Laker Legend

Written by: Tim David Harvey "He was one of the most spectacular shooters the game has ever known"-Jerry West, HOOP Magazine, 1992. This years All-Star weekend was big for all of the NBA, right down to the logo. Los Angeles…

Contributing Writer

Top 5 Lakers Draft Picks Since 2000

The NBA Draft has come and gone, and the Lakers came away with four second round draft picks. Only time will tell if any of these choices will actually help and benefit the Lakers organization in the long run. Since…

Alex Torres

2011 NBA Draft Review: Picks, Trades and Analysis

Last night marked the last official NBA event before a potential lockout. At the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey the league held it's annual amateur draft. The event is usually held in New York's Madison Square Garden, but was…

Daniel Buerge

Picture Contest: Lakers Nation Nike 3 on 3 Tournament Team Giveaway

Many Los Angeles residents have grown accustomed to the Nike 3 on 3 basketball tournament, which has become an annual event at L.A. Live during the summer. This year Lakers Nation is proud to announce that we have teamed up…

Daniel Buerge

Lakers Trade Chukwudiebere Maduabum to Nuggets

The Lakers have traded their rights to Chukwudiebere Maduabum to the Denver Nuggets for a future second round pick. Maduabum was the Lakers third pick in the draft and the 56th pick overall out of the Bakersfield Jam of the…

Daniel Buerge

Lakers Draft Madaubum and Majok with 56th and 58th Pick

With the 56th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft , the Los Angeles Lakers selected Chukwudiebere Madaubum from Nigeria. Madaubum last played for the NBA D-League with the Bakersfield Jam. In the D-League, he averaged less than a point and less than…

Ramneet Singh

Lakers Select Andrew Goudelock With 46th Overall Pick

With the 46th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Andrew Goudelock from the College of Charleston. During his senior year with the Cougars, Goudelock averaged 23.7 ppg and 4.2 apg. This pick was the…

Ramneet Singh