Daniel Starkand

Daniel Starkand is a graduate from Chapman University with a degree in journalism and broadcast journalism. He grew up in Burbank, Calif. and played baseball at Burbank High and his first two years at Chapman. Along with serving as the managing editor for LakersNation.com, Daniel also serves as a senior writer, editor and social media manager for DodgerBlue.com Contact: daniel@mediumlargela.com
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Fan Puts Out NBA 2K17 Video Of Lonzo Ball Dominating For Lakers

For the third consecutive season, the Los Angeles Lakers were awarded the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft due to the lottery...

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Lakers News: Lamar Odom Makes Appearance At Practice Facility During Draft Workouts

The last couple years have been difficult for former Los Angeles Lakers great Lamar Odom, as a drug problem almost cost him his life...

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Admires LaVar Ball’s Passion For His Son, Lonzo

In recent months UCLA basketball star Lonzo Ball's dad, LaVar, has been in the news a lot as he is very outspoken and isn't afraid to speak his mind...

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Shaquille O’Neal Says LeBron James Is A ‘Mixture’ Of Himself, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, And Kobe Bryant

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James recently made history, defeating the Boston Celtics in five games in the Eastern Conference Finals to go to the NBA Finals for the NBA record seventh straight season...

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Brian Shaw Compares 2001 Lakers Postseason Run To 2017 Warriors

In 2001, the Los Angeles Lakers had the greatest postseason run of all-time, cruising through the Western Conference at 11-0...

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Scottie Pippen Does Not Believe LeBron James Has Surpassed Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has secured his seventh straight trip to the NBA Finals after dispatching of the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals...

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Lakers News: Players Have Already Begun Reaching Out To Kobe Bryant To Workout

Since Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant retired after the 2015-16 season, he is let it be known that he is just a phone call away to either give help to the organization, or to workout with players...

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Lakers Video: Teammate Of Shaquille Oneal’s Has Won Every Championship Since 1984

Former Los Angeles Lakers great center Shaquille O'Neal enjoyed a 19-year NBA career, playing for six different teams: Orlando Magic, Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics...

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Lakers Video: Shaquille O’Neal Can Still Dominate In The Paint, Jokes About NBA Comeback

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal is considered by many to be the most dominant player of all-time, as at over seven feet and 300 lbs. double and triple teams were not enough to stop him from dunking...

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Lakers News: Former Pittsburgh Star Jamel Artis To Work Out For Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Lakers recently learned at the NBA Draft Lottery that in addition to owning the 28th pick in the upcoming draft, they also own the No. 2 pick for the third consecutive season...

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