Lakers Nation Week In Review: Dec. 22 – Dec. 29
The Los Angeles Lakers had a busy four-game week, but fortunately for fans, the team went 3-1 in the past seven days. Los Angeles is slowly getting back on track and it seems as though the players are beginning to…
Video: Kobe Bryant Talks Lakers Win, Dwight Howard & Shaq
It was no ordinary Friday night at Staples Center for the Los Angeles Lakers. The purple and gold shared their center stage with Lakers legend Jamaal Wilkes, who had his jersey retirement ceremony at halftime. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Elgin…
Video: Mike D’Antoni Explains Antawn Jamison’s Lack of Playing Time
It was no ordinary Friday night at Staples Center for the Los Angeles Lakers. The purple and gold shared their center stage with Lakers legend Jamaal Wilkes, who had his jersey retirement ceremony at halftime. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Elgin…
Video: Steve Nash Talks Dwight Howard, Darius Morris & Energy
Following last night's victory over Portland, Steve Nash chats about the energy and athleticism of Darius Morris that's allowing him to save his legs. He also makes a point that whether or not Dwight Howard has MVP-like numbers, he can…
Video: Jamaal Wilkes on Pride, Success and His Accomplishments
At Jamaal Wilkes' press conference before the unveiling of his No.52 retired jersey, the Lakers legend shared genuine emotion and vivid stories with those of us in the room. Most notably, Wilkes opened up about his appreciation and admiration for…
Video: Kobe Said He Wants Shaq At His Jersey Retirement Ceremony
Though we may never know the full story, those who grew up in the Shaq-Kobe era will remember as much about their differences as they will the dynamic duo who won three consecutive NBA championships together. And, it seems as…
Lakers Blow Out Blazers on Jamaal Wilkes Night At Staples
Friday night, the Lakers looked to rebound from a disappointing, lifeless loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday night. Looking to get back to .500 the crew had the tough task of taking on the Portland Trail Blazers but did have…
Video: Jamaal Wilkes Jersey Retirement Ceremony At Staples Center
On Friday night at Staples Center the Lakers honored recent Hall of Fame inductee Jamaal Wilkes with a jersey retirement. Wilkes joined Jerry West, Elgin Baylor and Magic Johnson in the rarefied Staples air. Here's the video of tonight's ceremony.…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Wilkes Jersey Hanging Before Blazers
Today, basketball great Jamaal Wilkes gets his number fifty-two jersey retired atop Staples Center. Known for the “20-foot layup," he had a career shooting percentage of 49.9, and even as high as 53.5 percent at one point. Playing alongside Magic…
Shootaround Report: Lakers Defensive Problems – Effort or Confusion?
The Lakers defensive unity on Christmas Day, which led to a 100-94 win against the New York Knicks last Tuesday night, squalled the defensive criticisms for about 24 hours time. That was until the Lakers looked slow, confused, tired and…
