Gary Kester

Gary Kester is a contributor for Lakers Nation and writer for LakersOutsiders.com. He was born and raised in Idaho and currently lives in Boise. Follow Gary on twitter: @garykester
30 Articles

Jim Buss’ Past Should Warrant Trust From Lakers Fans, Not Blame

21 victories, 61 defeats. This was the final tally of the 2014-2015 season for the Los Angeles Lakers, the worst in the franchise's 67-year history. As a lifelong Laker fan, I know that if a season results in the team…

Gary Kester

Despite Blockbuster Deals Gone Awry, The Lakers Can Salvage Their Future

Championship or bust. This is the mindset year after year for the Los Angeles Lakers and their fan base. Even when the team enters a season like this one -- the worst in franchise history -- with a roster bereft…

Gary Kester

Lakers Vs. Timberwolves Preview: Lakers Aim To End Five-Game Skid

With just four games remaining in the season, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to put an end to their five-game losing streak and conclude the year on a positive note, starting with a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, who…

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Lakers Vs. Trail Blazers Preview: Lakers Look To Avoid Season Sweep

The Los Angeles Lakers finally returned home from their longest road trip of the season, only to fall to Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday by a final score of 113-92. With less than two weeks to go,…

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Lakers Vs. Thunder Preview: Lakers Begin Five-Game Road Trip

The Los Angeles Lakers won the battle of 17-win teams on Sunday when they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 101-87, behind Jeremy Lin's season-high 29 points. Now the team will hit the road for the next five games, with the injury-riddled Oklahoma…

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Lakers Vs. Knicks Preview: Lakers Aim For Second Straight Win

The Los Angeles Lakers put their five-game losing streak to rest when they completed a season sweep of the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, winning 93-85. A fantastic opportunity to earn a second consecutive victory awaits the Lakers as a familiar face…

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Lakers Vs. Grizzlies Preview: Lakers Wrap Up Three-Game Road Trip

The Los Angeles Lakers got on the team plane to head East as winners in three of their last four games. Since their departure from Los Angeles, the team has dropped the first two of a three-game road trip. After losing…

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Lakers Vs. Bucks Preview: Lakers Take On New-Look Bucks

After losing seven consecutive games, the Los Angeles Lakers have won back-to-back contests, defeating the rival Boston Celtics, followed by the Utah Jazz. After a trip to Salt Lake City, the purple and gold return home to take on the…

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Lakers Vs. Nets Preview: Lakers Return From All-Star Break

The All-Star festivities are over and the trade deadline has passed. The Los Angeles Lakers roster remains intact as no trades were made by the Thursday afternoon deadline, and now the team will gear up for the remaining 29 games…

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Lakers Vs. Magic Preview: Lakers Look To Sweep Magic

After sealing a thrilling double overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls, the first half the Grammy road trip has been disappointing for the Lakers, losing to the lowly New York Knicks, followed by the Milwaukee Bucks. They let a win…

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