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: D’Angelo Russell Reveals Best Advice He Has Received In Rookie Season

Through the first 14 games of the 2015-16 NBA season, D'Angelo Russell has already experienced highs and lows with the Los Angeles Lakers. With the Lakers struggling and other rookies having the opportunities to play major minutes, some have been…

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D’Angelo Russell On Playing During Blowout Losses: ‘That Would Be Great’

After suffering the worst win percentage in franchise history, the Los Angeles Lakers selected D'Angelo Russell with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. With Kobe Bryant nearing the end of his career, many have high hopes Russell…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Discusses His Shot Selection

Heading into his 20th NBA season, there were questions about how much Kobe Bryant had left in the tank for the Los Angeles Lakers. At the age of 37 and coming off three consecutive season-ending injuries, he has struggled in…

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Kobe Bryant On Luke Walton: ‘Told Him He Was The Next Phil’

During the 2015 off-season, former Los Angeles Lakers champion Luke Walton joined the Golden State Warriors as an assistant under head coach Steve Kerr. However, with Kerr taking a leave of absence to recover from back surgery, Walton was named…

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Byron Scott Compares D’Angelo Russell To Chris Paul, Kyrie Irving

After being selected with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, D'Angelo Russell is averaging 10.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists. While Russell has struggled finding minutes in the fourth quarter, he has looked more comfortable in…

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Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell On His Improved Offensive Performance

After another fourth quarter collapse, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their 10th loss of the season to the Toronto Raptors. While the focus was on Kobe Bryant playing 37 minutes at this stage of his career, D'Angelo Russell had a…

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Byron Scott On Playing Kobe Bryant 37 Minutes Vs. Raptors

Heading into his 20th NBA season, there were questions about Kobe Bryant and how his minutes would be managed by head coach Byron Scott. Prior to his season-ending shoulder injury, Kobe was among the league leaders in minutes as the…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant ‘Preaching’ Ball Movement With Teammates

After playing well for three quarters, the Los Angeles Lakers suffered another fourth quarter collapse and fell to the Toronto Raptors, 102-91. While D'Angelo Russell had a career-high night with 17 points, Kobe Bryant played 37 minutes, which exceeded his…

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Time Warner Cable SportsNet Goes One-On-One With Kobe Bryant (VIDEO)

Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, there were questions surrounding how much Kobe Bryant had left in the tank and if this would be his final season. With his 20th season underway, Bryant has appeared in eight of the 11…

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NBA Rumors: Rockets Part Ways With Head Coach Kevin McHale

After reaching the Western Conference Finals last season, the Houston Rockets were expected to be contenders after improving the point guard position. By acquiring Ty Lawson from the Denver Nuggets, the move was expected to provide them with another playmaker.…

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