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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VIDEO: Magic Johnson Recalls Learning Of Lakers Intentions To Draft Kobe

When the Lakers traded starting center Vlade Divac for the rights to a high school kid named Kobe Bryant, no one knew what to think. Many were shocked since Divac had been a very good player for the team, and…

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Names Tim Duncan As His Favorite Current Player

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, and many consider him the greatest center of all-time. Kareem was unstoppable in his prime, and the greatest scorer this league has ever seen. -- Think…

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Miami Heat Surpass Lakers As NBA’s Most Popular Team In ESPN Poll

The Lakers are one of the premier franchises in all of sports. Even though they struggled through a difficult season, there are still a number of loyal fans who back the team. -- Think You're The Biggest Lakers Fan? Take…

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Lakers Nation Roundtable: Which Power Forward Should The Lakers Draft?

Please enable Javascript to watch this video The Lakers have holes everywhere on their roster, but the frontcourt is arguably the team's biggest need that must be addressed this off-season. Pau Gasol, Jordan Hill, and Chris Kaman are all unrestricted…

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NBA News: Phil Jackson Talks To Derek Fisher About Knicks Coaching Job

Now that his season and likely his career is officially over, Derek Fisher can begin looking at other opportunities. -- Think You Know Everything About The 2000's Lakers? Take The Ultimate Fan Quiz! -- He has been linked to both…

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PHOTO: Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan Have Private Dinner

Many believe that Kobe Bryant is the closest thing to Michael Jordan that fans have ever seen. The two have a number of similarities in their games as well as having an extraordinary work ethic and unreal focus. -- Think…

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NBA News: Donald Sterling Agrees To Sell, Drops Lawsuit Against NBA

After weeks of not knowing what the next step would be, it finally looks as if the Donald Sterling saga will come to an end. According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Sterling has agreed to sell the Clippers to former Microsoft…

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2014 NBA Draft: Tyler Ennis Says Steve Nash ‘Not Going To Give Up’

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Steve Nash remains one of Canada's greatest athletes ever and definitely the best basketball player to ever come out of the country. This draft however, includes a couple of major prospects who hail…

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2014 NBA Draft: Marcus Smart Believes People Misconceive His Character

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Marcus Smart is considered one of the best point guards in this draft class. Many believe he would have been a top-3 pick in last year's draft had he decided to come out,…

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Jurgen Klinsmann Uses Kobe Extension To Explain Cutting Landon Donovan

UPDATE: For The Win reports that Jurgen Klinsmann apologized to Bryant, saying his quotes are being taken out of context and that he is a big Kobe Bryant fan: I have to say that I think there are some people…

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