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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Zach LaVine Talks About Playing Against Kobe Bryant For First Time

Before the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, Zach LaVine talked about Kobe Bryant and how the five-time champion was his childhood hero. In his first game against Kobe and the Lakers, the Minnesota rookie exploded…

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Kobe Bryant: ‘We Were Shooting Ourselves In The Foot’

After leading by double digits against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers lost their focus in the second half as Kobe Bryant missed a potential game-winner at the buzzer. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Try…

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Jordan Hill Compares Playing For Byron Scott, Mike D’Antoni

Fifteen games into the 2014-15 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers are 3-12 as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at Staples Center. While the team has struggled, Jordan Hill has been one of the few bright spots as he…

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Craig Sager’s Message To Kobe Bryant: ‘Keep On Shooting’

Over the past six months, the NBA and fans have missed TNT sideline reporter, Craig Sager. The 63-year-old was forced to miss the entire 2014 NBA playoffs after being diagnosed with leukemia. On Thanksgiving Day, it was reported that Sager…

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Lakers Rumors: Team Working On One-Year Deal With Earl Clark

Fourteen games into the 2014-15 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have been decimated by injuries. The team has lost Steve Nash, Julius Randle and Xavier Henry to season-ending injuries and as a result, were awarded two disabled player exceptions.…

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Byron Scott Says He Might Shorten Kobe Bryant’s Minutes

Through 14 games, Kobe Bryant is averaging 26.7 points while shooting 38.1 percent in 35.7 minutes. To start the season, Kobe's shooting percentage has dipped in the second half of games as a result of extended minutes. -- Have You…

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Nick Young On Shooting Struggles: ‘Still Trying To Find My Rhythm’

Since Nick Young has returned from injury, the Los Angeles Lakers have split their four games. While Young shot the ball fairly well against the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets, he has only shot 21 percent in his last two…

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Kobe Bryant Addresses Recent Trash-Talking Of Dwight Howard

On opening night between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets, Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard got into a scuffle early in the fourth quarter which resulted in the five-time champion calling his former teammate "soft." In addition to being…

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Kevin Durant Reportedly Tells Dwight Howard: ‘You’re A P—-‘

In the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Houston Rockets, Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard were involved in an altercation when the former Laker swung his elbows repeatedly and eventually connected with the five-time champion. Following the incident, Kobe…

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Kobe Bryant’s Minutes A Major Concern In Lakers Slow Start

"I have to make sure that when he’s up to those minutes, that’s it, no matter what the game situation is, as much as I want to win, as much as he wants to win, I’m not going to sacrifice…

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