Did New Technical Rule Cost Lakers a Win?
During last night's game versus Phoenix the Lakers got a taste of the NBA's new rules involving technical fouls. After receiving a technical in the second quarter for leaving his hands in the air too long following a foul call,…
Pau Gasol: No Ordinary Sidekick
Written by: Alex Torres Pau Gasol is the second best player on the Los Angeles Lakers and plays in the shadow of Kobe Bryant: one of the greatest and most beloved Lakers of all time. He could easily be a…
Best of the Week: November 7 – November 13
Here is a quick look back at some of the biggest stories and articles from the past week: Phil Jackson has had a career that has defied logic. We look back and explore what has made his time in the…
Happy Birthday Ron Artest!
In what seems to be a weekly tradition these days, the Los Angeles Lakers are celebrating another birthday. This time it's small forward Ron Artest who will be cutting the cake. Artest has had a long, strange journey to get…
Top 5 Things Kobe Tells ‘Melo
Embattled Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony has been the source of much speculation and trade talk these days. One week it seems that Anthony is headed out of Denver, and the following week it sounds like he will stay with…
Weakness Turned Strength: The ‘Renegades’
Written by: Ryan Regan Remember when you used to dread that time around the 2-3 minute mark of the 1st quarter? You'd think, 'Well, our bench will lose the next 5 minutes by 6 or 8 points and the starters…
Can Kobe Bryant Expect a Decline at 32?
Written by: Fernando Rea It is hard to imagine a profession where someone in their early 30’s is considered to be towards the end of their career and in some cases, completely washed up. By all intents and purposes, someone…
Heat Lose to Jazz, Still No.1 in Hollinger Rankings
Yesterday we had a large debate concerning John Hollinger's PER Diem power rankings, where he listed the Miami Heat (5-2) ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers (7-0). After last night's games Hollinger released a new set of rankings. Sort of.…
Phil Jackson: Stranger Than Fiction
The year was 1987. In the city of Chicago there was a buzz surrounding a budding superstar named Michael Jordan. He had all the tools and talent to be the best player in the league, but had so far floundered…
Everyone Loves a True Lakers Fan
The Los Angeles Lakeres are known for their championships, their purple and gold colors, and their Hollywood connections. On any given evening at Staples Center, there are dozens of celebrities there to see the game. In a city that houses…
