Suki Thind

Suki is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona and an unsigned contributing writer for Lakers Nation. Follow Suki on Twitter @TheRealSuki and Facebook. You can check out the rest of his work here.
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Why Metta World Peace Must Be The One To Step Up In Pau Gasol’s Absence

I know what you're likely thinking: "Everybody has to step up in Pau Gasol's absence--especially Dwight Howard." Or, if you've been living under a rock, you may be thinking: "What happened to Pau Gasol?" If you answered the latter, the…

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Pau Gasol May Ask To Be Traded If Lakers Retain D’Antoni, Howard

In a recent sit-down interview with Pau Gasol, the Los Angeles Times' T.J. Simers asked some very pointed questions which gave insight to Gasol's future with the team should the situation surrounding him not change. If you haven't been following…

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Lakers News: Dwight Howard To Undergo Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy

According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles, Dwight Howard will undergo a similar type of therapy Kobe Bryant famously did in Germany during the summer of 2011: "Lakers star center Dwight Howard will not play in Friday's game against…

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Lakers Find Sustainable Energy, Team Chemistry Over Past 3 Games

Normally, I try and go into depth in my articles, analyze statistics and come up with interesting numbers and tidbits that seem to be helping or hurting the Lakers. However, aside from the X's and O's and the the adjustments…

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Is Lakers’ Success Dependent On Kobe’s Newfound Passing Role?

Well, apparently the answer is an incredibly resounding "yes!" Lakers Nation took to Twitter and  posed this question to the fans: "Does Kobe Bryant need to continue this streak of 10+ assists per game for the Lakers to win? #Yes…

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NBA Power Rankings Week 14: Spurs Take Top Spot, Lakers Turn Corner

30. Orlando Magic (14-29, Last Week: 27): The Magic have lost five games straight, and have tough games ahead of them in Brooklyn and New York. 29. Charlotte Bobcats (11-32, Last Week: 29): The Bobcats have lost three of their…

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Lakers News: Steve Blake Set to Return Tuesday vs. Hornets

After being sidelined since early November with an abdomen injury, Steve Blake is finally set to return to the Lakers on Tuesday night in a matchup with the New Orleans Hornets. Here's the news straight from the point guard's Facebook:…

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How To “Fix” Lakers’ Inability To Close Games, By Using Pau Gasol

First off, I'm no X's and O's expert. Shoot, I've never even played organized basketball at any level. But, I am a fan of the game and know what I've seen from the Lakers in the past, and what they're…

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Lakers Are Stuck In A Catch-22 And Have To Mentally Get Out

It's happening again. Actually, it's been happening all season, but it's one of those "rock bottom" moments once again for the Lakers: Dwight Howard looks depressed and can't get anything going offensively. Steve Nash looks okay offensively, but can't guard…

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NBA Rumors: Phil Jackson Could Be “Face” Of Seattle Franchise

Well, it appears as though the Sacramento Kings are moving to Seattle, and will likely take the form of the Super Sonics next season. Additionally, according to Peter Vecsey via Twitter, none other than legendary head coach Phil Jackson will…

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