Dan Duangdao

Dan Duangdao was the managing editor at Lakers Nation (2013-16, 2018-20). He is currently the founder at LA Sports Media, Lake Show, Raiders Nation, Rams Nation, Kings Nation, Galaxy Nation, and MMA Rumors. Born and raised in Southern California and a lifelong Los Angeles sports and mixed martial arts fan, his first NBA game was Kobe Bryant and the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors with Michael Jordan in attendance during the 1998-99 NBA season. He was previously a contributor at HOOPSWORLD (now Basketball Insiders) and an NBA editor at ClutchPoints. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @DanDuangdao.
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Lakers News: Julius Randle On D’angelo Russell’s Career-high Vs. Nets
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Lakers News: Julius Randle On D’Angelo Russell’s Career-High Vs. Nets

After losing eight consecutive games, D'Angelo Russell exploded for 39 points as he led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 107-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets...

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Lakers News: Vlade Divac Almost Prevented Kobe Bryant Trade In 1996
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Lakers News: Jordan Clarkson On How Stephen Curry Inspires Him

After winning his first Most Valuable Player award and championship last season, Stephen Curry has established himself as the face of the NBA...

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Byron Scott Has Not Spoken To D’angelo Russell, Julius Randle About Benching
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D’Angelo Russell, Byron Scott On Lack Of Leadership Without Kobe Bryant

After a three-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home where they hosted the Memphis Grizzlies...

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Lakers News: Vince Carter Motivated Kobe Bryant During High School
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Lakers News: Vince Carter Motivated Kobe Bryant During High School

After Michael Jordan retired from the Chicago Bulls in 1998, the NBA was looking for the next face to carry the league...

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Tarik Black Hosts Movie Event For 500 Los Angeles Students And Athletes
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Tarik Black Hosts Movie Event For 500 Los Angeles Students And Athletes

To commemorate Black History Month, LakersNation.com partnered with Los Angeles Lakers forward Tarik Black and Ella Bee Media Group...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant On What Will Motivate Him After Basketball

With this being Kobe Bryant's 20th and final season with the Los Angeles Lakers, there are 24 games remaining in his farewell tour...

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Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, Lakers
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Kobe Bryant Believes Stephen Curry Toughest NBA Player To Guard

In his 20th and final season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant has enjoyed his farewell tour and has been able to reflect on his future Hall of Fame career...

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Byron Scott Discusses Larry Nance Jr., Julius Randle’s Practice Battles
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Lakers May Shut Larry Nance Jr. Down For Rest Of 2015-16 Season

At the 2015 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers surprised most by selecting Larry Nance Jr. with their 27th overall pick...

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Lakers Rumors: L.a. ‘not Frontrunners For Kevin Durant’ In Free Agency
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Lakers Rumors: L.A. ‘Not Frontrunners For Kevin Durant’ In Free Agency

With 26 games remaining in the 2015-16 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers are headed to the draft lottery for the third consecutive season...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Dislocates Middle Finger Against Spurs
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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Dislocates Middle Finger Against Spurs

In the first game back after All-Star Weekend, the Los Angeles Lakers remained competitive against the San Antonio Spurs, but ultimately fell 119-113...

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