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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D’Angelo Russell On Lakers-Celtics: ‘That Rivalry’s Never Gonna Die’

In his first game against the Boston Celtics, rookie D'Angelo Russell finished with 16 points, six rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant On If Celtics Selected Him In 1996 NBA Draft

With the Los Angeles Lakers traveling to face the Boston Celtics, it will mark the final time Kobe Bryant plays at the TD Garden. While both franchises are currently rebuilding, it will be interesting to see what kind of reception…

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Kobe Bryant Leads First Returns For NBA All-Star 2016 Voting

With Kobe Bryant officially retiring at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season, one debate is whether he should play at the 2016 NBA All-Star Game...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant On Dealing With Losing In His 20th Season

After winning his fifth championship in 2010, Kobe Bryant was in prime position to tie Michael Jordan's six championships...

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Kobe Bryant Has ‘Zero’ Thoughts About Rethinking Retirement

After a poor start to his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant was heavily criticized for his shot selection and how he should take a step back for the young core of D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and…

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Kobe Bryant Discusses Early Struggles In His 20th Lakers Season

To start the 2015-16 NBA season, there was plenty of excitement surrounding Kobe Bryant's 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Kobe Bryant On Top Players He Has Faced In Lakers Career

With Kobe Bryant officially announcing he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers, the five-time champion has been able to reflect on his accomplishments...

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Kobe Bryant On How Lakers Move On From Him After 20 Seasons

After 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant announced he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season...

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Not Concerned With Sore Shoulder

After struggling to start the 2015-16 NBA season, Kobe Bryant has regained his form for the Los Angeles Lakers...

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak ‘Hoping’ Young Core Can Attract Free Agents

With the Los Angeles Lakers traveling to face the Oklahoma City Thunder, all the attention will be on Kevin Durant, who will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season...

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