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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Kobe Bryant, Rajon Rondo Had A ‘Basketball Geek’ Conversation

The rumor mills began churning vigorously yesterday morning when pictures surfaced of Kobe Bryant meeting Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo for breakfast yesterday morning. The two rivals are actually good friends and have maintained a mutual respect for each…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Making Changes To The Rotation

With the NBA season nearly a quarter of the way through and the Los Angeles Lakers having one of the worst records in the Western Conference, the time may have come for the Lakers to consider making some changes to…

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Kobe Bryant On Playing Past 2016: ‘If I Want To Play, I’ll Play’

Kobe Bryant has one more year left on his current contract, which will expire after the 2016 season. That will be his 20th in the NBA and many assume that Kobe will retire at the end of the deal. --…

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Kobe Bryant: ‘Always Welcomed The Comparison’ To Michael Jordan

For the majority of his career, Kobe Bryant has been compared to Michael Jordan. It makes sense given the fact that both are shooting guards, built similarly, with an unrivaled passion towards winning and being the best. -- Have You…

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Kobe Bryant On Michael Jordan: ‘He Was Really Like A Big Brother’

Michael Jordan is considered by many to be the best player in the history of the NBA. Ever since he has retired, fans have been looking for the 'next Jordan' and no one has come as close or in some…

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Kobe On Kareem’s Record: ‘I Don’t Even Know How Many Points He Has’

As the Los Angeles Lakers have been less than stellar as a team this season, many people's attention have focused on Kobe Bryant and his pursuit of the NBA's all-time scoring title. A record held by Laker great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar…

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Kobe On Patience: ‘The Idea Of Me Having No Patience Is Misunderstood’

Kobe Bryant is one of the most fierce competitors the NBA has ever seen. He works harder than nearly anyone and he expects his teammates to put in the same amount of work to get better. If they don't, he…

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VIDEO: Nick Young Interviews Jordan Hill After Lakers Win

http://youtu.be/MjcISs71J_A In a season that has gone the way the Los Angeles Lakers has, it is important to enjoy the victories when they do come. The Lakers have done just that, and nobody exemplifies that more than Nick Young. Young…

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Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Detroit Pistons NBA Highlights

After defeating the Toronto Raptors on Sunday with a triple-double performance by Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers begin their three-game road trip against the Detroit Pistons. Last season, the Lakers swept the season series and will look to get…

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VIDEO: Nick Young Jokes He Will Score 46,000 Points By 20th Season

Last night was another milestone night for Kobe Bryant against the Toronto Raptors. Most importantly, the Lakers were able to get their fourth victory over the season, but Kobe once again proved his greatness. Finishing with 31 points, 11 rebounds…

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