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 News: Lakers Number One In Social Media Equity

In this day social media is a part of the fabric of nearly every person, business, or corporation in America. In the NBA, social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook, and Vine serve as a way for teams and players…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Will Post First Vine Video Tonight

Vine is the new social media rage in America where people create six second videos for the world to see. Although Instagram joined in the video craze by allowing users to create 15 second  videos, Vine has still lived on.…

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Throwback Thursday: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Wins 1985 NBA Finals MVP

Arguments can be made that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greatest player that ever played the game. Being the NBA's All-Time leading scorer helps that argument, but another point to be made is the longevity of Abdul-Jabbar's dominance. In 1971 Kareem…

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Video: Nick Young, Jordan Farmar Showing Off Their Athleticism

One major complaint about the Lakers over the last few years has been their lack of young, athletic guards and wing players. The Lakers have been consistently exploited by quick point guards and athletic wings the last few years and…

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VIDEO: Nick Young Working Out At Lakers’ Practice Facility

Of all the Lakers free agent signings, the one with arguably the most potential is Nick Young. Young has already proven to be a top level scorer capable of dropping 20-plus points on any given night. Combining Young's shooting ability…

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PHOTOS: WPT Holds No Limit Hold ‘Em Tournament In Honor Of Dr. Buss

It is well known that the late, great Dr. Jerry Buss was an avid poker player who frequented tournaments on the World Poker Tour. The World Series of Poker even dedicated a spot to Dr. Buss for its Main Event…

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Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Pau Gasol Progressing In Knee Rehab

Injuries were a huge problem for the Lakers last season and absolutely crushed the team down the stretch and into the playoffs. Everyone is focusing on Kobe Bryant's recovery from a torn Achilles, and rightfully so, but Pau Gasol will…

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Pau Gasol Named Spokesman For Madrid’s 2020 Olympic Bid

Pau Gasol has always been very proud of where he came from, representing his home country, Spain, in multiple Olympic games resulting in two Olympic silver medals. Now, Gasol will have the opportunity to help his country even more. Madrid's…

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Lakers Nation Reacts: Which Kobe Championship Is Your Favorite?

Very few players in NBA history are fortunate enough to win five NBA Championships in their career. For Kobe Bryant, those five championships were five completely different championship experiences that added to Bryant's immense legacy. You have his first championship over…

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Where Does Wilt Chamberlain Rank Amongst Laker Big Men?

The Los Angeles Lakers have a legacy of great big men that is unmatched amongst any other NBA franchise. With all-time greats like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, and George Mikan you have three of the ten best centers of all-time…

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