NBA News: Ossie Schectman Dies; Scored NBA’s First Point
At age 94, an NBA legend is gone. Ossie Schectman was born March 30, 1919 and is the first person to score a basket in an NBA game. He played one season for the New York Knicks and made history against…
Dodgers To Have Magic Johnson Bobblehead Night In September
These days Magic Johnson is starting to be known more for his business accomplishments off the court as he is for his once in a lifetime skills on the court. Johnson is the face of the group that bought the Dodgers…
Lakers’ Steve Nash Says Soccer Was ‘My First Love’
After trying out for Inter Milan on Tuesday, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash talked about his passion for soccer via Roger Bennett of ESPNFC.com: “It was my first love. My first word was goal. I loved playing as a kid.…
Lakers Nation Contest: Enter To Win Exclusive Nike 3on3 Package
The Nike 3on3 Tournament at LA Live is right around the corner and you still have an opportunity to sign your team up at a discounted rate by using the discount code LAKERSNATION. You can register here. The Nike 3on3…
Lakers News: Steve Nash Not Thinking About Retirement Date
Steve Nash will be 40-years-old midway into the 2013-14 season, but the Hall of Fame bound point guard does not want to talk about his retirement. ESPN LA writes that Nash is solely focused on this upcoming season, and he…
Throwback Thursday: James Worthy’s 1988 NBA Finals Performance
This past season, LeBron James became just the second player in NBA history to record a triple-double in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Twenty-five years ago, James Worthy became the first when he put up 36 points, 16 rebounds,…
Antawn Jamison Dealt With ‘Unnecessary Nonsense’ With Lakers
Along with superstar center Dwight Howard, Antawn Jamison will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. Jamison signed a one-year deal with the Lakers in an effort to win an NBA title before calling it a career.…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Pau Gasol Set For Bounce Back Season?
With Dwight Howard heading to the Houston Rockets, Pau Gasol will shift back to the center position heading into the 2013-14 NBA season. Gasol took a backseat to Dwight last year moving over to power forward position and never really…
Lakers News: Marcus Landry Hints At Lakers Future Via Twitter
The Los Angeles Lakers have potentially locked down another roster spot, and it appears Marcus Landry may be the frontrunner to become the newest addition to the squad. Five days after the news broke that the Lakers reached an agreement…
Dodgers Phenom Yasiel Puig Visits Lakers Practice Facilities
While this summer has been hectic, and some would say disappointing, for the Lakers, the same can't be said for the Dodgers. After a slow start, the Dodgers have been the hottest team in baseball and have taken over first…
