Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Reveals Origin Of ‘Black Mamba’ Nickname
After the sexual assault allegations back in 2003, Kobe Bryant adopted the nickname/alter ego, Black Mamba, as a way of coping with the ordeal that almost derailed his career as a superstar in the NBA. -- Celebrate March Madness With…
Shootaround Report: Lakers Finish Home Stand Against Knicks
With the win against the Orlando Magic on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers ended their four-game losing streak. Tonight, the Lakers are set to take on the New York Knicks. Winning eight of their last 10 games, the Knicks are…
Kobe Bryant: ‘I Don’t Just Have That Obsession To Be A Great Coach’
Battling two serious injuries in consecutive years, torn Achilles and knee fracture, Kobe Bryant has had more time doing the rounds fielding questions about all sorts of different topics. One topic of discussion that has come up more and more…
Lakers News: Phil Jackson Not Expected To Attend Lakers-Knicks Game
Phil Jackson has been the President of the New York Knicks for one week and tonight his new team will be at Staples Center to take on the struggling Lakers. It will be the first time the Knicks and Lakers…
Lakers News: Metta World Peace Talks About Time With Lakers, Kobe
With the Los Angeles Lakers set to face the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, Metta World Peace, a former player for both franchises, went on the "Max and Marcellus Show" on ESPN radio to talk about his tenure with…
Lakers News: NBA Commissioner Urges Jeanie Buss To Be Aggressive
The Lakers' struggles this season have been well documented. The Lakers on track for their worst year in franchise history, and as a result, face an important off-season this summer. Over the last week, Lakers president Jeanie Buss made various…
Gary Vitti Suggests Pace Of Triangle Offense Minimized Risk
Over the past two years, head coach Mike D'Antoni has basically been public enemy number one in the city of Los Angeles. Although Dr. Jerry Buss had the final say in the hiring of D'Antoni over Phil Jackson, the run-and-gun…
PHOTOS: Steve Nash Purchases $4.8M Manhattan Beach House
The 40-year-old Steve Nash has been around the league for 17 seasons. After Nash admitted that he's not retiring because of the money, most have criticized him about his extremely honest answer. -- Celebrate March Madness With 25% Off The…
VIDEO: Kobe Bryant Scores 34 As Lakers Beat Knicks On Christmas Day
Before Mike D'Antoni came to the Lakers, he served as head coach for the New York Knicks for five years. The Lakers then hired D'Antoni after firing Mike Brown five games into the 2012-2013 NBA season. The Lakers came into…
This Week In Lakers History: 1972 Team Caps Off 69 Win Season
The 1972 Los Angeles Lakers are considered by many to be one of the greatest teams ever assembled in the history of the NBA. Led by Jerry West, Gail Goodrich, and Wilt Chamberlain, the team was able to withstand the…
