JJ Baccari

J.J. earned his degree in Sports Media from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2014. He played baseball collegiately for four years and is now interning with Lakers Nation and Sports City. J.J. is a die-hard Los Angeles Lakers and USC Trojans fan and a currently suffering Los Angeles Angels fan.
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Lakers News: Pau Gasol Shrugs Off Latest Trade Rumors

When the Los Angeles Lakers began this season, they thought, along with everyone else, that Pau Gasol would be able to be the main focal point of the offense and lead the team to moderate success while the Lakers were…

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VIDEO: Lakers Lookback: Top 5 Bill Sharman Lakers Moments

Lakers Nation takes a look back at the top five moments of Hall of Fame Lakers head coach Bill Sharman during his six years of coaching the purple and gold. Sharman coached the Lakers from 1971-1976. Sharman spent his years…

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Lakers Lookback: Top 5 Kurt Rambis Lakers Moments

Lakers Nation takes a look back at Kurt Rambis' top five moments during his time wearing the purple and gold. Rambis hs spent the majority of his career in Los Angeles, spending time not only as a player but also…

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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Will Take A Back Seat To Jim Buss

After a long and tying summer for the Lakers, summer is almost over. We are halfway through August, which means that season is a little more than two months away. All seems well in Laker Land as they are set…

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Lakers News: Kurt Rambis Talks Jim and Jeanie Buss Dynamic

http://youtu.be/jhHEpevkD1E On Monday morning, the Lakers introduced their newest addition to the coaching staff. Laker legend and fan favorite Kurt Rambis was officially welcomed as the newest member of Mike D'Antoni's coaching staff. Rambis previously served in the Lakers organization…

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Lakers News: Trevor Ariza Wearing A Kobe Bryant Jersey In Philadelphia

When Dwight Howard left for Houston, it was a shock to everyone that finally someone had willingly left the great franchise that is the Lakers. Now, we are seeing players like Jordan Farmar wanting to come back to the Lakers.…

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Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Says Chris Kaman Will Fit In Well

Since the departure of center Dwight Howard, the Lakers have made a significant amount of free agent signings that have Laker fans applauding General Manager Mitch Kupchack. At the beginning of the summer no one would have said that the…

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NBA News: New York Knicks Agree To Terms With Metta World Peace

Not even a week after clearing waivers, Metta World Peace has found his new team. The former Los Angeles Laker defensive stopper and new free agent had discussed the possibility of retirement, possibly playing overseas in China, or even attempting…

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Lakers News: Lakers Plan To Use Nick Young At The Small Forward

With the recent news that the Lakers will use their amnesty provision on fan favorite and now former starting small forward Metta World Peace, there is a gaping hole at the starting small forward spot. Although he might not have…

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Lakers News: Kobe To Host A Diabetes Awareness Event In The UAE

Despite being injured, Kobe Bryant seems to not have lost a step. He seems to moving all around the globe for reasons that have nothing to do with basketball. The seventh annual Kobe Basketball Academy started Wednesday on the campus of…

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