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: Steve Nash Believes Gasol At Center Will Improve Offense

After playing in his foundation's annual celebrity soccer game in Los Angeles and scoring the winning goal, Steve Nash was asked about Pau Gasol as the interior threat this upcoming season. While the Lakers signed Chris Kaman to replace Dwight…

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NBA News: Metta World Peace Interested In Clippers

It's been an interesting turn of events since Metta World Peace was amnestied by the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, and of course, we shouldn't be surprised. -----Check out the Lakers Nation store to get your LN gear and show…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Summer League Highlights

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in their first game of the 2013 Las Vegas Summer League. The Lakers summer league team just tipped off their first game right now. You can watch live on TWC in…

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Lakers News: Nick Young Returns Home, Idolized Kobe

After the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to terms with Nick Young yesterday, Young met with the media today to discuss his reasons for signing for the veteran's minimum. When Dwight Howard decided to leave and the Lakers responded by signing…

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Lakers News: Jordan Farmar Returns, Missed Being a Laker

At least one free agent understands what it means to be a Los Angeles Laker. Although it took three seasons for him to realize it, Jordan Farmar returns to the Lakers as a different man and is clearly excited about the…

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PHOTOS: Lakers Fan Shows His Pride in Oklahoma City

Everywhere the Lakers play, there are always fans in Kobe uniforms. There are even instances when the home crowd turns against their team to cheer for the Lakers -- who remembers the Boston Celtics crowd chanting "M-V-P, M-V-P" for Kobe?…

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Memorial Service For Former Laker Flynn Robinson Held Saturday

On May 23, former Laker and member of the 1971-72 championship team, Flynn Robinson passed away at the age of 72-years-old. Robinson was a key reserve for the Lakers, averaging 10 points per game and earning the nickname "Mr. Instant…

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Lakers News: Shaq Defends Mike D’Antoni, Criticizes Dwight Howard

Since Dwight Howard's arrival in Los Angeles, Shaquille O'Neal has been highly demanding and critical of him. Throughout the season, O'Neal demanded "28 points and 15 rebounds" and applied a lot of pressure on Howard to perform. After deciding to…

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Lakers News: Twitter Reacts to Dwight Howard’s Departure

After days of speculation, Dwight Howard has decided to sign with the Houston Rockets with a four year, $88 million deal. Here are the top 10 Twitter reactions: 1. Sam Amick of USA Today was the first to report Dwight…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard Takes Indirect Shot at Mike D’Antoni

Before Dwight Howard made his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers for the Houston Rockets, one major concern was his relationship with head coach Mike D'Antoni. It has been rumored for months that Howard has voiced his displeasure with…

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