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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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…

Player Development Coach Looking To Help Johnson, Young Get Shots

The Lakers recently named Larry Lewis as their new Player Development Coach after two years on the Los Angeles D-Fenders staff. Two years ago those D-Fenders had eight players get called up to the NBA. Now as a new member…

Lakers News: Phil Jackson Tweets Rapper Kendrick Lamar

Rapper Kendrick Lamar has made the social media world shake in the past 24 hours due to his verse on a new Big Sean song entitled 'Control'. In Lamar's verse, he proceeded to call out almost every big name artist in…

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