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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Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Talks About Emulating Michael Jordan

It is unquestionable that Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant are two of the biggest basketball players to ever play the game, but it goes beyond just basketball skills that made them both so special...

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Stars In New Gatorade Commercial

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell is the star of Gatorade's new commercial, promoting the company's new Flow Thirst Quencher...

NBA News: All-NBA Teams Will Be Announced Before Draft

Under the new NBA collective bargaining agreement, there is a Designated Player Exception, which means that if players qualify for an All-NBA team, they are able to sign a maximum extension with their current team that winds up being up…

Lakers News: Magic Johnson To Represent Los Angeles At NBA Draft Lottery

The Los Angeles Lakers had another rough season in 2016-17, as they finished 26-56, which was the third worst record in the NBA. To keep their first round pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, the Lakers pick will need to…

Chris Bosh Believes He Can Return To Play In The NBA

Since signing with the Miami Heat in 2010, All-Star power forward Chris Bosh has gone through some ups and downs...

Dodgers Pass Lakers As L.A.’s Favorite Team According To LMU Survey

Since the "Showtime" era, the Los Angeles Lakers have not only been the most popular team in the city of Los Angeles, but one of the most popular teams in the entire country and world, as players in Magic Johnson,…

Lakers News: Luol Deng Says 2016-17 Season Left A ‘Bitter Taste In His Mouth’

Last offseason the Los Angeles made a bit of a head-scratching move, signing veteran forward Luol Deng to a four-year, $72 million contract...

Lakers News: Tarik Black Opens Up About Exit Meeting With Front Office

The Los Angeles Lakers' season came to an end Wednesday night, meaning exit interviews were conducted throughout the day Thursday, with players also having their exit meetings with president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka...

Lakers News: Timofey Mozgov Thinks Role Will Change Next Year After ‘Hard’ 2016-2017 Season

The Los Angeles Lakers did not waste any time in free agency last offseason, as just minutes after it began they inked a four-year, $64 million with former Cleveland Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov...

Lakers’ Larry Nance Jr. Ranks High On Top 10 Dunks Of The Season List

When the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Larry Nance Jr. with the 27th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Wyoming, it came evident right away that he has a leaping ability better than most players in the league...