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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Kobe Bryant Called Michael Jordan About Retirement During Summer

Prior to the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center, Kobe Bryant announced he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season. While Kobe stated numerous times he would not make a decision until the…

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Kobe Bryant: ‘My Legs Aren’t What They Used To Be’

In the 108-96 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Kobe Bryant finished with 21 points, two rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes. While the Los Angeles Lakers guard was able to get to the free throw line seven times,…

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CJ McCollum On Kobe Bryant: ‘He’s A Guy I’ve Looked Up To’

After losing four starters this past off-season, the Portland Trail Blazers were looking for help alongside All-Star point guard, Damian Lillard. Despite adding young pieces via trades and free agency, C.J. McCollum, their 10th pick from 2013, is having a…

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Kobe Bryant Calls Damian Lillard ‘One Of The Best Players In The League’

Since entering the NBA in 2012, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has had some of his best games against the Los Angeles Lakers. In just his rookie season, Lillard went head-to-head against Kobe Bryant and finished with 38 points…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott On Dealing With Negative Fan Reaction

Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, there was optimism for the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans. After suffering the worst win percentage in franchise history, the Lakers landed D'Angelo Russell to go along with the returns of Kobe Bryant…

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Lakers News: Byron Scott Still Senses Support From Front Office

Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, there was optimism for the Los Angeles Lakers with a nice blend of veterans to go along with their young core. Unfortunately, the Lakers are currently 2-12 and will play nine of their next…

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Lakers Planning To Improve Julius Randle’s Jump Shot

After a leg injury that ended his rookie season, Julius Randle has shown flashes of his potential after being selected seventh overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2014. With a unique ability to handle the basketball for his size,…

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Lakers News: Charles Barkley Believes Kobe Bryant Should Retire

With Kobe Bryant off to a poor start for the Los Angeles Lakers, there has been a lot of discussion on if he should retire at the end of his 20th NBA season. While Kobe will go down as one…

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Anonymous NBA Player On Kobe Bryant’s Play: ‘It’s Disgusting’

After returning from a season-ending shoulder injury, Kobe Bryant set a new NBA record for most seasons played with one franchise. While it is an extremely rare accomplishment in any sport, the five-time champion has struggled to regain his form…

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Byron Scott Has Not Considered Reducing Kobe Bryant’s Minutes, Role

14 games into the 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers season, Kobe Bryant has struggled to regain his form in his 20th season. Although Kobe is averaging 15.2 points, he is shooting a career-worst 31.1 percent from the field and 19.5 percent…

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