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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Nick Young Forced To Say He Learned Fadeaway From Jordan, Not Kobe

The fadeaway jumper has been one of Kobe Bryant's best weapons ever since he entered the NBA in 1996. Kobe mimicked childhood idol Michael Jordan with the move, and the resemblance between them is uncanny. -- Have You Seen These…

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Lakers News: Jeremy Lin Disappointed In His Performances This Season

This season has been a very inconsistent one for Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin. He is averaging his least points, and shooting his worst percentage from the field in four years. He was recently moved to a bench…

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Paul George: Kobe Bryant Is The ‘Second Coming’ Of Michael Jordan

On Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's all-time scoring list. After the two made free throws, the Timberwolves organization stopped the game to honor him with the game ball. -- Have…

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Kobe On Andrew Wiggins: ‘Looking At A Reflection Of Myself 19 Years Ago’

The big story in the Los Angeles Lakers' 100-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday was Kobe Bryant passing Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's all-time scoring list. However, this was also the second matchup between one of…

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Kobe Bryant Reflects On Earning Respect From NBA Greats

Kobe Bryant added another accolade on Sunday as he passed Michael Jordan to move into third on the NBA's all-time scoring list. Many of Bryant's peers congratulated him on the accomplishment including Jordan himself. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED…

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Game Recap: Kobe Bryant Passes Jordan As Lakers Win Third Straight

The Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get their first three-game win streak of the season when they traveled to Minnesota for a Sunday afternoon game against the upstart Timberwolves. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try Me" T-Shirts?…

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Lakers Nation Draft Prospect Watch: Justin Jackson

Name: Justin Jackson Position: Small Forward School: North Carolina Height: 6’7 1/2 Weight: 201 lbs. Wingspan: 6’11 Current Position Rank: No. 27 (Chad Ford), No. 43 (DraftExpress.com) Projected Draft Position: Late First Round Current Stats (8 games): 10.4 PPG, 3.3…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Discussing Magic Johnson’s Comments

  With the Los Angeles Lakers struggling so far this season with a 6-16, thoughts of many have gone towards the off-season and how the Lakers can quickly turn things around. Everyone wants the Lakers to turn things around as…

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Kobe Bryant Believes In Seeing If Teammates ‘Can Sink Or Swim’

Thursday's practice was an intense one for the Los Angeles Lakers with a lot of trash talking. Kobe Bryant scrimmaged with the team for the first time in a couple of weeks and he was not happy with the effort…

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Kobe Bryant Unhappy At Practice, Calls Lakers ‘Soft Like Charmin’

With the Los Angeles Lakers having an awful start to the season, frustrations are bound to begin boiling over. Even after Tuesday's victory over the Sacramento Kings, the Lakers still sit at 6-16, well below what they expect. -- Have…

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