Mike D’Antoni Slowly Earning Lakers Fans’ Acceptance, And Rightfully So
As soon as Mike D'Antoni was named head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers last November, he was met with hostility. Had the reports of Phil Jackson's almost finalized return not surfaced, perhaps D'Antoni would've had a chance with Lakers…
Shaq: “It Don’t Get No Easier” Than Playing With Kobe Bryant
In a recent interview with Sam Amick of USA Today, former Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal had a few comments regarding Dwight Howard (doesn't he always?) and the Houston Rockets: "They could be dangerous, but he's (Howard) in his what, ninth…
Should The Lakers Trade Pau Gasol? Maybe, But There’s No Rush
It was only a matter of time before the rumors started swirling around Pau Gasol, and they've come as early as the preseason this year. In a recent report from Fox Sports' Sam Amico, it appears the Lakers are looking…
If Kobe’s Out, Which Lakers Five Will Start The Season?
When the regular season begins, there's a strong chance Kobe Bryant won't be ready to suit up, which begs the question: "What will the Lakers' starting five look like?" Well, we know two players--Steve Nash and Pau Gasol--will definitely be…
Jordan Hill Could Be The X-Factor For The Lakers This Season
As I stumbled out of Rehab (Las Vegas pool party) over Memorial Day weekend this past spring, I recognized a familiar face (and hairstyle) towering above the rest of the crowd and casually making his way through a hallway of…
How Kurt Rambis Will Help The Lakers Significantly
I recently wrote an article on how Lakers fans were stuck with Mike D'Antoni, and how we as fans might as well embrace him and see how far he can take the team in a restructuring period. Naturally, I took…
Why The Lakers Will Be Better Next Season Than Last
If you ask Lakers fans whether the team will be better or worse off than last year, you'll probably get mixed responses. Are the expectations and goals as high as last season? Certainly not. However, I personally feel that the…
Why Metta World Peace Shouldn’t Retire And Why Teams Should Be Interested
While Metta World Peace probably doesn't know himself what he plans to do after being amnestied by the Lakers last week, contemplating retirement or playing in China being just a couple options being weighed in Peace's head, I for one…
It’s Time For Lakers’ Fans To Embrace Mike D’Antoni
I'm going to get crucified and called all kinds of names for this article, but hear me out. Was Mike D'Antoni the right fit for the Lakers' team last season? Absolutely not. Would Dwight Howard still be in a Lakers…
The Recipe For Kobe Bryant Playing For 3-4 More Seasons
While fans, writers, and pundits disagreed on the topic of how many more seasons Kobe Bryant would ultimately play, the resounding answer from Kobe himself was that he didn't have much left in the tank, and that it would be…
