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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Battle: Los Angeles — Kobe Bryant Vs. Clippers

BY: Shahan Ahmed, NBC Southern California PAGES: 1 | 2 Los Angeles is still painted purple and gold. Steve Ballmer’s personality and passion are undeniable, but his presence courtside will not immediately have any impact on Los Angeles’ allegiance to…

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Kobe Bryant Wallpaper Of The Week: Legend

Click To Download: 1280 x 800 | 1440 x 900 | 1680 x 1050 | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 | Facebook Kobe Bryant has already cemented himself as one of the greatest players…

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BREAKING: Julius Randle Has Season-Ending Surgery On Fractured Tibia

In the 2014-15 NBA season opener, the Los Angeles Lakers not only lost by 18 points to the Houston Rockets, but also lost their rookie Julius Randle to a fractured right tibia. After being transported to the hospital following the…

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Lakers Injury Update: Xavier Henry Available, Ronnie Price Probable Vs. Rockets

With the start of the 2014-15 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. This will be the first meeting between Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard since the All-Star center left the franchise via…

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REPORT: Kobe Bryant Viewed Dwight Howard Leaving Lakers As ‘A Positive’

With the 2014-15 NBA regular season quickly approaching on October 28, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Houston Rockets in their season opener. Tuesday night will mark the first time Kobe Bryant faces Dwight Howard since the All-Star center…

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Chris Paul On Kobe Bryant: ‘You Just Never Count Him Out’

With the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Houston Rockets on October 28, the spotlight has been on Kobe Bryant's return. After two consecutive season-ending injuries, Bryant performed well in the preseason, averaging 17.4 points and 4.4 assists in…

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Julius Randle: ‘I Want To Be The Next Kobe’

In the Los Angeles Lakers' 94-86 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Julius Randle had 17 points and eight rebounds. With Kobe Bryant resting, the Lakers rookie is beginning to get comfortable playing in the NBA and his confidence has…

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Jordan Hill On D’Antoni: ‘If Mike Was Here, I Wouldn’t Be Back’

After getting inconsistent minutes from former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni these past two seasons, Jordan Hill now has the opportunity to play consistent starter minutes under Byron Scott. -- Have You Seen These LIMITED EDITION "Mamba Strikes…

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Byron Scott Believes Lakers Would Be Playoff Team In East

Heading into the 2014-15 NBA season, there are low expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers as they are not expected to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season. With the Dallas Mavericks needing 49 games just to clinch the…

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VIDEO: Rare Kobe Bryant Dunk Footage From The Philippines

Entering his 19th season in the NBA, Kobe Bryant has played well as he continues to adjust his game after two consecutive season-ending injuries. In the five preseason games, the five-time champion has averaged 17.4 points and 4.4 assists in…

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