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: Team ‘Pondering’ Drafting Power Forward Or Point Guard

With the June 26 NBA Draft quickly approaching, there have already been numerous rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers and their seventh pick. While it was recently reported that the team was leaning toward keeping the pick, it was revealed…

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Lakers News: Kobe Bryant ‘Very Happy’ For Spurs’ Fifth Championship

Kobe Bryant is currently in Brazil to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup where the home team took on Mexico in the Group stage. While the five-time NBA champion did not really speak after suffering his second season-ending injury, Bryant…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Says He’s ‘100 Percent’ For Next Season

Please enable Javascript to watch this video Kobe Bryant has been in Brazil to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup and during his time, he has done numerous interviews and was even playing street soccer. With the San Antonio Spurs…

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Charles Barkley Discusses Kobe, Jordan After LeBron’s Third Final Loss

http://youtu.be/rdho2AoISkQ On Sunday, in what was just a five game series, LeBron James and the Miami Heat lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA Finals. Since arriving in Miami four years ago, James has been to the…

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NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Leaning Toward Leaving For Bulls, Rockets

On Friday night, Carmelo Anthony met with Knicks officials and remained uncertain about how quickly Phil Jackson can turn the franchise back into a championship contender. As a result, Anthony is leaning toward leaving New York according to Yahoo! Sports'…

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Lakers News: Derek Fisher Discusses Team’s Vacant Coaching Job

On Tuesday morning, Derek Fisher was announced as the head coach of the New York Knicks. With the former Laker joining Phil Jackson in New York, the duo looks to turn the franchise back into a championship contender once again.…

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NBA Rumors: Kyrie Irving Will Be Offered Max Contract By Cavaliers

Leading up to the NBA draft lottery, there were reports the Cleveland Cavaliers were not going to offer Kyrie Irving a max contract extension and were fielding calls for the All-Star. According to Terry Pluto of The Plain Dealer, the…

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VIDEOS: Kobe Bryant Training Videos With Nike Pro Answers

For 18 seasons and counting, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant remains one of the best players in the NBA. With his rivals coming and going, the five-time champion has been able to maintain his high level of play because…

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Kobe Bryant Says Players Should ‘Not Be Forced To Drink League Sponsors’

After Game 1 of the 2014 NBA Finals where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat 110-95, all the talk was about the air-conditioning failure and LeBron James sitting out late due to cramps. -- Think You're The Biggest…

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NBA Rumors: T-Wolves Discussing Kevin Love Trade Scenarios

With the NBA Draft quickly approaching on June 26, all the talk has been about teams using their lottery picks to pursue Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star, Kevin Love. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! -- While…

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