NBA News: Bill Russell Thanks LeBron For Leaving Him Off Mount Rushmore
A lot of talk during All-Star Weekend has focused on the mythical NBA Mount Rushmore. LeBron James initially started the discussion, naming Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, and Oscar Robertson. Kobe Bryant joined in, also naming Johnson, Jordan, and…
Lakers Nation Power Rankings: Week 16
The Contenders 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (43-12) – The Thunder come out of the All-Star break with the league's best record. 2. Indiana Pacers (40-12) – The Pacers have let the Miami Heat gain ground on the number one overall seed in the…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Wants No Part In Lakers Decisions This Summer
With two years left on his deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after signing a contract extension recently, Kobe Bryant may only have two more shots at winning a sixth NBA title. Despite the short window of opportunity, Kobe apparently…
VIDEO: Kyrie Irving Takes Dwight Howard To The Hole With Crossover
One player that Los Angeles Lakers fans would love to have wearing purple and gold in the near future is Kyrie Irving. Although it's too early to tell if Irving will end up in Los Angeles, the star point guard…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Names His NBA Mount Rushmore
Over the past week, LeBron James' comments about his Mount Rushmore of NBA greats has sparked great debate. With James picking Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and Oscar Robertson, the four-time MVP also sees himself as one of the…
Lakers Injury News: Kobe Bryant Says Rehab Has ‘Been A Slow Process’
There's still no timetable set for Kobe Bryant's return to the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Kobe has been adamant about returning at some point in the second half of the season, but still doesn't know when…
NBA News: Adam Silver Says NBA Age Limit Change On The Table
New NBA commissioner Adam Silver may be on the verge of making some drastic changes after taking over for longtime commissioner David Stern. Although it'll take some time to make these changes, Silver seems intent on altering certain restrictions and…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Was Hazed During Rookie Season In L.A.
With all the controversy surrounding Richie Incognito and Jonathan Martin of the Miami Dolphins, the practice of rookie hazing has begun to be frowned upon in most professional sports leagues in this country including the NBA. -- Lakers Nation Store…
Lakers Nation Debate: Who Is On The Lakers Mount Rushmore?
Topic Of Debate: What four individuals have distinguished themselves enough to cement their place on the Lakers' Mount Rushmore? Context: There's been a lot of hoopla after LeBron James listed the four players that he felt would be on the "Mount Rushmore"…
VIDEO: Kobe Bryant’s 37 Points Earn Him All-Star Game MVP In LA
Kobe Bryant made sure that everyone in the NBA knew that Staples Center is his territory, leading the Western Conference All-Stars with 37 points in a 148-143 victory. The Los Angeles Lakers guard had the 37 points and added 14…
