A Fan’s Reflective Essay: Why I’ll Be Rooting For Jordan Farmar
The grass is always greener on the other side, as they say. The biblical tale of the Prodigal Son exemplifies that euphemism. For those unfamiliar with the parable, here’s a quick synopsis: a young man asks his wealthy father for…
Count On Kobe Bryant Return For The Lakers Season Opener?
Like every other Lakers fan, I miss Kobe Bryant. A lot. With media day now over and done with, and the regular season set to tip-off in exactly a month, the yearning for Kobe Bryant’s return grows stronger. Kobe is…
Being More Receptive To Change And Giving Short Sleeves A Shot
On Christmas Day of 2002 versus the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers debuted a home white jersey, much to the scorn of long time fans who felt that the team should maintain the tradition of being the only team…
Examining The Dynamic Of The Kobe Bryant And Pau Gasol Duo
In most functional partnerships in various frontiers of life, there’s someone who is more dominant than the other. Spongebob and Patrick the starfish. Batman and Robin. John Lennon and the Beatles. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade (had to throw that…
Lakers Nation Presents: A Fan’s Open Letter to Dwight Howard
Dear Dwight Howard, By the time you read this, you would’ve had your meeting with the Houston Rockets already. And presumptively, they promised you the world. A chance to be the man again in a city where there’s no income…
The Nebulous Nature of the Term ‘Legacy’ And Its Impact on Sports
The definition of the word ‘legacy’ is something that’s handed down from an ancestor or predecessor from one generation to the next; it could be money, property or some other material item. In the NBA, the term is altered drastically. If…
Lakers Should Give It 1 More Shot: A Case For Bringing the Boys Back
Time for a quick survey - raise your hand if you thought the Lakers would be a force to be reckoned with upon acquiring Dwight Howard and Steve Nash. Vegas sure did, as they had the Lakers at 5:2 odds…
NBA Generational Greats: Kobe Bryant vs. Tim Duncan
We’ve been spoiled by the staying power of Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan. What they have both just accomplished this season, in their 17th and 16th season respectively is unimaginable. Both players were rightfully named to the All-NBA First Team last week…
Understanding What Fuels Kobe Bryant’s ‘Mamba Mentality’
Kobe Bean Bryant means something different to everyone. To most, he is the source of inspiration behind two generations (and counting) of young men who never made it in professional basketball but aspired to achieve their hoop dreams anyways. To…
Curious Case of Derek Fisher: 5-Time Champion’s Time Running Out
Remember when Harvey Dent said in the Dark Knight “you either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become a villain?" Well former Laker Derek Fisher has been dangerously tip-toeing that line since being unceremoniously dumped…
