Nick Barbarino

Nick is currently a Lakers Nation intern and a sophomore at USC. From the Los Angeles Area, Nick grew up an avid Lakers and Trojan fan. He has written for the Daily Trojan, covering a variety of Trojan athletics. Nick is glad to share his passion for the purple and gold with the fellow Lakers Supporters! Follow Nick on twitter: @nsbarbarino
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Lakers News: D’Antoni Looking At ‘Small Victories’ In Losing Season

Following a 145-130 loss to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night, the Lakers officially set the record for most losses in the franchise's history since moving to Los Angeles. Most coaches would be irate over such a poor record, especially…

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Lakers Injury News: Nash, Gasol Considered Doubtful Against Warriors

The Lakers are expected to have only nine healthy bodies available for their game against the Golden State Warriors tomorrow night. Injuries have been a constant nag for the Lakers this season as they have simply not been able to…

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Throwback Thursday: Kobe Becomes Fifth Player To Score 30,000 Points

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydzoWL8Kt-E In honor of Steve Nash becoming third on the all-time NBA assists list, we look back to another Laker great's amazing accomplishment. Just over a year ago, Kobe Bryant became just the fifth player in the history of NBA…

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PHOTO: Nash’s Milestone Hilariously Met With Retirement Ad At Staples

Despite having a stellar night in which he moved into third on the all-time NBA assists list, Steve Nash does not know if he will play another game this season. Nash suffered yet another setback with his nerve issues that…

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Lakers Injury Update: Pau Gasol ‘Unlikely’ To Return For Final Games

Pau Gasol has been forced out of action in seven of the past eight games due to lingering effects of vertigo. Despite attempting a comeback last week against the Portland Trailblazers, Gasol admitted that he may have returned too early, and…

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2014 NBA Draft: Joel Embiid To Announce Intention To Declare For Draft

UPDATE (12:20 PM PT): Joel Embiid has officially announced he will enter the 2014 NBA Draft according to Fox Sports Hoops: #Kansas freshman C Joel Embiid announces he will enter the 2014 NBA draft.— FOX Sports: Hoops (@HoopsonFOX) April 9,…

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Flashback Friday: Kobe Bryant Scores 62 Points In Three Quarters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1McrAD5JGc Kobe Bryant has had some outstanding shooting performances in his 18-year career. But none may be better than the time Kobe outscored a team in three quarters. Fortunately for the Dallas Mavericks, Kobe sat out the entire fourth quarter.…

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NBA Rumors: Derek Fisher Denies Being Linked To Knicks Job

From his late, clutch-hitting threes to his veteran leadership, Derek Fisher had always been a fan favorite during his two stints in Los Angeles. Fisher, now a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, is expected to retire following the completion…

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Lakers News: Jodie Meeks Wants To Remain With Team Next Season

When Jodie Meeks signed with the Lakers last off-season, he was expected to help add some outside shooting off what was a weak bench. Unfortunately, Meeks struggled to find his rhythm last season and averaged only 7.9 points on 38…

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Throwback Thursday: Magic Starts At Center In Game 6 Of 1980 Finals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au7WJbus5BM For this throwback Thursday, we look back to one of the greatest moments in Laker History. With the Lakers leading the Philadelphia 76ers 3-2 in the series, the team headed to Philadelphia in hopes of ending the series. Unfortunately…

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