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 Vs. Raptors Preview: L.A. Continues Road Trip In Toronto

After suffering a 111-91 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Los Angeles Lakers travel to face the Toronto Raptors on the second night of a back-to-back. While Kobe Bryant (gastroenteritis) did not play in the fourth quarter, he is…

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Kobe Bryant Informed Byron Scott Of Retirement During Game

With Kobe Bryant officially announcing his retirement at the end of the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers season, the farewell tour is in full effect. The Lakers are currently on an eight-game road trip and there have been ceremonies from the…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Ranks His Five NBA Championships

With Kobe Bryant officially announcing his retirement at the end of the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers season, he has received praise from former and current players. During the team's eight-game road trip, fans have shown their respect for one of…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. Would Trade Young Core For Stars In Off-Season

With the Los Angeles Lakers preparing for life without Kobe Bryant, they have drafted D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle and Jordan Clarkson in the past two NBA Drafts. During the 2015-16 NBA season, all three prospects have shown their potential and…

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Kobe Bryant On Coaching: ‘Funniest Thing I’ve Ever Heard’

With Kobe Bryant announcing he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers season, many are wondering what he will do post-basketball. In 2014, the five-time champion announced his new company, Kobe Inc. and has invested in…

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Lakers Rumors: L.A. ‘Extremely Unlikely’ To Fire Byron Scott

After the worst win percentage in franchise history last season, the Los Angeles Lakers improved the talent on their roster, highlighted by drafting D'Angelo Russell and trading for Roy Hibbert. While there were expectations the Lakers would improve, they are…

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Byron Scott: Lakers ‘Going To Live And Die’ With Kobe Bryant’s Shooting

After Kobe Bryant recently announced he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers season, the farewell tour officially began in his hometown. Prior to the game, the Philadelphia 76ers had a special ceremony for Kobe, which…

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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Calls Kobe Bryant ‘One Of The Greatest’

After making his announcement about retiring at the end of the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers season, Kobe Bryant has received praise from former and current players. During the 2007-08 NBA season, Pau Gasol was traded to the Lakers and immediately…

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LeBron James On Kobe Bryant: ‘I Wanted To Be Just Like Him’

Since Kobe Bryant announced this will be his final NBA season on Sunday, current and former players have praised what the Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard has accomplished in his 20 seasons. With the Lakers embarking on an eight-game road…

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Magic Johnson On Kobe Bryant: ‘Closest Thing We’ve Seen To Michael Jordan’

Heading into his 20th season with the Los Angeles Lakers, there were questions if Kobe Bryant would retire at the end of his two-year, $48.5 million contract. While the five-time champion stated numerous times he would not make a decision…

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