Russell Valenzuela

Russell Valenzuela graduated from UC Irvine and writes for Lakers Nation. As a Laker fan since childhood, he follows and tracks statistics for a variety of sports.
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Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Releases Statement On Donald Sterling Scandal

Please enable Javascript to watch this video UPDATE (12:56 PM PT): Following Adam Silver's ruling on Donald Sterling, Jeanie Buss released a statement via Lakers.com: “In my statement yesterday, I said I had full confidence in Adam Silver and how…

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Kobe Bryant Responds To Donald Sterling’s Alleged Comments

UPDATE (8:55 AM PST): Kobe Bryant took to Twitter on Monday morning and believes Donald Sterling should not continue owning the Clippers and says this is where fans need to appreciate the Buss family: In times like this is where…

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Lakers News: Jerry Buss’ Los Angeles Mansion Sold For $5.1 Million

The Lakers finished the 2013-14 season with the most losses in franchise history. Losing seasons rarely come for the Lakers. Under the ownership of Jerry Buss, the Lakers became a championship basketball team as well as one of the most…

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VIDEO: Lakers Physical Therapist Judy Seto Is Kobe’s ‘Secret Weapon’

Before tearing his Achilles late in the 2012-13 season, Kobe Bryant rarely suffered from any long term injuries. One of the reasons Bryant has been able to remain healthy is his relationship with physical therapist, Judy Seto. In an interview…

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Farmar Says He Won’t Be In Nick Young’s Ear Regarding His Decision

The Laker season came to an end Wednesday night with a win over the San Antonio Spurs 113-110. With the season finally behind them, the Lakers' attention now shifts to the off-season. Most of the roster will be free agents…

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Lakers News: Players Take To Twitter To Reflect On The Season

Following the Los Angeles Lakers 113-100 win over the San Antonio Spurs, some of the players on the team took to Twitter to reflect on the past season. Kendall Marshall: got love for every dude in that locker room. Throughout…

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Game Recap: Lakers Season Comes To An End With A Victory Over Spurs

First Quarter The Lakers began the game strong and took an early 12-4 lead. Danny Green helped the Spurs get back by hitting two threes in a row. Following a timeout, Laker baskets continued to fall behind a pair of…

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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Scores 39 In Game 5 Of The Western Conference Finals

http://youtu.be/JTAVcuC1SI4 During the 2007-08 season, the Lakers took part in a mid-season trade that would land them Pau Gasol. With the move, the Lakers gave Kobe Bryant the help he desperately needed to win another title. The Lakers finished the…

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Lakers News: Jodie Meeks Credits D’Antoni’s ‘Postive Energy No Matter What’

With two games remaining in the season, the Lakers are ready to put this tough season behind them. The Lakers finished their home schedule with another loss by falling to the Memphis Grizzlies 112-90. The loss was the 55th of…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Highlights

http://youtu.be/0p_mehMdMlM The Lakers were back in action Sunday Night to take on the Memphis Grizzles. Sunday's game marked the final home game for the Lakers this season. Before the game, the Lakers announced Pau Gasol would not return in the…

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