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 Rumors: Jordan Hill’s Team Option Likely Exercised Next Season?

The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling this season, but one of the few bright spots has been the play of Jordan Hill. While Hill has been perhaps the second-best Laker behind Kobe Bryant, the two-year, $18 million contract he received…

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VIDEO: KOBE BRYANT’S MUSE Launch Trailer

With Kobe Bryant 31 points away from surpassing Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's all-time scoring list, the five-time champion released the trailer to his revealing documentary film, KOBE BRYANT'S MUSE on Friday. Before the Los Angeles Lakers take…

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Lakers Rumors: Earl Clark Closing In On Lucrative Deal In China?

With three players out for the entire 2014-15 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team has worked out numerous players over the last couple of weeks. Since the team has two disabled player exceptions from Steve Nash and…

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Kobe Bryant And Michael Jordan: When Destiny Meets Greatness

Heading into tonight's game against the Sacramento Kings, Kobe Bryant is 63 points away from passing Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's all-time scoring list. If Kobe continues to average about 25 points, the five-time champion will pass Jordan…

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Mitch Kupchak: Indications Are Kobe Bryant Will Retire In 2016

Heading into the 2014-15 NBA season, there were question marks about Kobe Bryant after two consecutive season-ending injuries. While the 36-year-old isn't as efficient as he has been in the past, the five-time champion is averaging 25.2 points, 5.1 rebounds…

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Kobe Bryant: ‘If This Was The Titanic, I’d Go Down With That S—‘

After a disappointing three-game road trip, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to Staples Center where they hosted the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite inserting Ed Davis and Ronnie Price to the starting lineup in place of Carlos Boozer and Jeremy Lin,…

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Lakers News: Ed Davis, Ronnie Price Will Move Into Starting Lineup

After the 113-96 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott said he would make lineup changes 20 games into the season. When asked about Scott's decision to make a change a quarter into…

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PHOTOS: Kobe Bryant And Rajon Rondo Have Breakfast In Boston

After losing to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Boston Celtics on Friday. While both teams have struggled this season, it is always a battle between the two greatest franchises in NBA history, regardless…

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Mike D’Antoni Talks About His Time With Kobe Bryant, Lakers

After suffering the worst record in franchise history since moving to Los Angeles in the 2013-14 season, head coach Mike D'Antoni resigned from the Los Angeles Lakers during the off-season and the team eventually hired former player, Byron Scott. --…

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NBA And Adidas Unveil 2015 NBA All-Star Uniforms

On Tuesday morning, the NBA and adidas unveiled the uniforms for the 2015 NBA All-Star Game that will take place in New York City this season on February 15, 2015. While the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled this season, Kobe…

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