Michael Goldsholl

Michael Goldsholl is a junior English major at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Calif. Follow him on Twitter @PURPLEGOLDsholl
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Kobe Bryant’s Increased Shot Selection is a Momentary Necessity

It's easy to recognize the commencement of an era with a defining moment. And while that point in time might not be determined until it is possible to look back and reflect, I can safely say that the Lakers' double-digit…

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Blueprints for the Perfect NBA Center

It’s almost a rarer commodity than finding a PC in an Apple store. A unique skill set comprised of freakish height (even for NBA standards), brute strength, silky finesse and a mindset of dominance, a big man who showcases such…

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Eagle and Badge Foundation Provides Family With Autism Service Dog

Recently, the family of LAPD Detective II Ed Wilson sought after help in raising money to provide an autism service dog for their young son, Luke. The Los Angeles Police Protective League's Eagle and Badge Foundation has responded to the…

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Hunter: Season Likely to be Canceled, Still Huge Gap in Discussions

With an $800 million gap in negotiations between the NBA and the NBA Players Association, Union President Billy Hunter doesn't see much optimism in a 2011-12 NBA season. At a conference in Baltimore of the National Bar Association, Hunter stated…

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NBA, Union Set To Resume Labor Discussions

Less than a month after the NBA lockout began, ESPN sources revealed that discussions are set to resume on Monday August 1 between commissioner David Stern, union director Billy Hunter and their top officials. Both sides remain far apart on…

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True Hoop Roundtable: Kobe Overshadowed by MJ, D-Wade as Top Shooting Guard

ESPN's True Hoop network recently held a roundtable on a series of questions regarding former and current point guards. Today, they continued down the position line to discuss some of the best shooting guards of all-time, today and even the…

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Bynum Ticketed for Parking BMW in Two Handicapped Spots

Andrew Bynum's string of knee injuries may have handicapped him during his play over the past few NBA seasons, but they haven't been severe enough to warrant him special parking privileges, much to his dismay. According to an article by…

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Besiktas Reportedly Looking To Pair Kobe With D-Will

Unsurprisingly, Kobe Bryant's name has started to surface as popular target for teams overseas looking to snag some high-quality talent from the NBA during the lockout. Earlier this morning, reports began to arise that all-star point guard Deron Williams might…

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Shannon Brown Opts out of Contract, Will Still Consider Lakers

According to a Tweet that appeared in the feed of Los Angeles Times reporter Brad Turner, Lakers' backup guard Shannon Brown will exercise his player option and opt out of his contract with the Lakers, making him an unrestricted free…

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Sixers’ Quin Snyder Likely to Join Brown’s Coaching Staff

According to a report from CSN Philadelphia, the 76ers head of player development Quin Snyder will likely be the most recent name added to Lakers' new Head Coach Mike Brown's staff. If the reports are true, Snyder, who has been…

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