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: Jodie Meeks ‘Loves Playing For’ Mike D’Antoni

Following the 112-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers set a franchise record for most losses in a single season. Many place blame on Mike D'Antoni and see him a scapegoat for the Lakers' struggles this year. --…

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Mike D’Antoni: A ‘Long Shot’ Chris Kaman Plays In Final Three Games

Following the 112-95 Laker loss to the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers have three games left in the season. Injuries hobbled the Lakers for the majority of the season and held most of the roster out of games. Through the…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors NBA Highlights

The Lakers were back in action Friday night to take on the Golden State Warriors. Friday's game marked the first time Steve Blake faced the Lakers since being traded in February. With the end of the season near, the Lakers…

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Lakers News: Steve Blake Praises His Former Teammate Kobe Bryant

The Lakers entered the 2013-14 season with high hopes. Injuries derailed the team all year and brought about the most losses since the team moved to Los Angeles. In a money-saving move, the Lakers traded Steve Blake to the Golden…

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Steve Nash On Illustrious Career: ‘Beyond My Wildest Dreams’

Late in the second quarter against the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash passed Mark Jackson for third on the NBA's all-time assists list. -- Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! -- According to…

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Lakers News: D’Antoni Offers Praise And Reflects On Nash’s Career

Despite a disappointing two years as a Laker, Steve Nash passed Mark Jackson for third place on the NBA's all-time assists list Tuesday night. Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni coached Nash for a good portion of his career in Phoenix.…

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Game Recap: Lakers Fall To Rockets Despite Nash’s Historic Night

The Los Angeles Lakers took on the Houston Rockets Tuesday night. Kent Bazemore joined the list of injured Lakers after being ruled out for the remainder of the season. The Lakers made Jordan Farmar and Steve Nash available for Tuesday's…

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets NBA Highlights

The Lakers were back in action Tuesday night to take on the Houston Rockets. While Kent Bazemore was ruled out for the rest of the season, the Lakers backcourt welcomed the return of Jordan Farmar in the lineup. Steve Nash…

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VIDEO: Andrew Bynum Posts First Career 20-20 In Win Over Rockets

http://youtu.be/QnC7syOmXPg With the retirement of Phil Jackson, the Lakers entered the 2011-12 NBA season with a new head coach in Mike Brown. Under Brown, Lakers center Andrew Bynum put up the best numbers of his career. As a focal point…

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Lakers News: Kent Bazemore To Receive MRI For Foot Monday

Coming into their matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Lakers dressed only nine players as injuries continued to sideline the roster. During Sunday's loss to the Clippers, Kent Bazemore left the game after hurting his foot in the second…

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