Corey Hansford

Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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Lakers Nation Debate: D’Angelo Russell’s Statistical Expectations

Topic: We wonder what rookie point guard D'Angelo Russell needs to average in order for his first season to be a successful year? Context: The Los Angeles Lakers were fortunate enough to move up to the second overall pick and…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Will Playing Small Forward Help Or Hurt Kobe Bryant?

As Kobe Bryant heads into what looks to be his final season, he will do so having to do something he hasn't had to do since his first couple of seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Byron Scott…

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INSTAGRAM: Gilbert Arenas Compares Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan

The Debate...Who's Better?!?! we have to break down the two players..ALL Stats and rules removed....you have a (self made man) #KOBE standing at 6'6 with a 38 inch vert..a work ethic of a Man who seemed #Machinelike...the basketball IQ of…

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Jordan Clarkson On Byron Scott: ‘If You Mess Around, Mad Byron Comes Out’

In his first season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, Byron Scott wasted no time in showing that he is a hard-nosed coach who has no problem calling out players. His training camps are notably grueling and as…

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Ronny Turiaf Expresses ‘Gratitude’ Toward Lakers Paying For His Heart Surgery

Ronny Turiaf was never a major player for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he did spend his first three seasons in the NBA with the team and became a fan favorite due to his non-stop motor and excellent celebrations on…

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Phil Jackson On Kobe Bryant: ‘Quite Often I Could Feel His Hatred’

At this point, it is well known that Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and former coach Phil Jackson had some ups and downs during their time together with the team. Everything is well now and the two are always…

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Lakers News: James Worthy Reveals His All-Time L.A. Starting Lineup

In recent weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers' all-time lineup has been in the news recently as Shaquille O'Neal and Scottie Pippen got in a pretty heated beef over which team's starting five would win in a seven-game series. With the…

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Lakers Nation Debate: Roy Hibbert Returning To All-Star Form?

Topic: We wonder if Roy Hibbert can return to his All-Star form of 2013 with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Context: The Los Angeles Lakers are basically taking a one-year chance on center Roy Hibbert this season. After missing…

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VIDEO: Brandon Bass On Helping Young Players, Lakers-Celtics Rivalry

The Los Angeles Lakers believe they have their power forward of the future in Julius Randle, but since he's basically a rookie, however, the Lakers felt they needed to solidify the position. They did so in bringing in 10-year veteran,…

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VIDEO: Lou Williams On Sixth Man Role With Lakers, Playing In The West

The Los Angeles Lakers were able to help their scoring punch and backcourt depth by bringing in reigning Sixth Man of the Year, Lou Williams. A combo guard who can score as well as anybody, Williams will some veteran leadership…

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