Lakers News: Kobe Among Most Mentioned NBA Players In Rap Songs
Sports and music have always gone hand in hand. With so many musicians being athletes in their younger years and many athletes harboring dreams in the field of music themselves, it's not uncommon to see athletes and musicians as good…
Lakers News: Could Phil Jackson Be A Fill-In Broadcaster?
We know most of Lakers Nation is dying to see Phil Jackson back as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. While Phil is around to help the Lakers when necessary and give advice when needed, he does not have…
Throwback Thursday: Remembering Kobe Bryant’s First Game-Winning Shot
With Kobe Bryant turning 35 tomorrow, this edition of Throwback Thursday will focus on the Mamba at a younger age. Throughout his career, Kobe has established himself as one of the premier clutch shooters in the history of the NBA.…
Lakers News: Win A Chance To Play Basketball With Pau And Marc Gasol
Lakers center Pau Gasol, along with his brother Marc Gasol, have officially launched the Gasol Foundation. This charitable organization will be devoted to fighting childhood obesity and empowering children to live healthier lives. As a part of this launch, the Gasol…
Lakers News: Ronny Turiaf One-Ups Kobe, Jumps Over Monster Truck
Everyone remembers the legendary video of Kobe Bryant jumping over an Aston Martin. In case you don't, here's a reminder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIWeEFV59d4 The co-star in that video was former Lakers reserve Ronny Turiaf. Tired of being the co-star, Turiaf took matters…
Lakers News: Dr. Klapper Believes Kobe Will Be Ready For Opener
Many believe that whether or not the Lakers return to the playoffs next season or head to the lottery for the first time since 2005 will depend on when Kobe Bryant returns from a torn Achilles. Just as important is…
Lakers News: Kobe Says Chris Paul Should Be A Laker
On his 'Kobe Up Close' special that aired on AXS TV tonight, Kobe Bryant echoed the sentiments that most of Lakers Nation has been saying for years. Chris Paul should be a Los Angeles Laker. Kobe was very careful in…
Lakers News: Kobe Bothered By The Lakers Trying To Trade Gasol
When Pau Gasol joined the Lakers in 2008, the veteran forward would become the secondary piece needed to put the Lakers over the top and would eventually help lead the Lakers to back-to-back NBA titles. Along the way, Gasol and…
Lakers News: Clippers Told Kobe They Wouldn’t Draft Him
Everyone remembers back in 2004 when Kobe Bryant seriously considered leaving the Lakers to join the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers. Many don't realize that Bryant almost started his career with the Clippers. During his 'Kobe Up Close' special on…
Throwback Thursday: Minneapolis Lakers Win First Ever NBA Championship
In 1949, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL) merged to form the National Basketball Association (NBA). The original NBA started with 17 teams and at the end of the first ever NBA regular and…
