Lakers Nation Week In Review: Nov. 10 – Nov. 17
The Los Angeles Lakers went through major change in the past week with the addition of Mike D'Antoni to the bench. The former New York Knicks coach was named the Lakers' new head coach and he is expected to make…
Video: Kobe Reacts to “Death Stare” Statue
With Kareem's statue unveiling Friday evening, there were plenty of allusions to a Kobe statue after the Lakers win over the Phoenix Suns later that night. L.A. Times reporter Eric Pincus asked Kobe if he'd thought about his own statue…
Photo Gallery: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Statue Unveiling Ceremony
It was a moment long overdue, yet seemingly perfect. The unveiling of the statue of the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was truly an experience of genuine emotion and gratitude for an iconic individual. Magic Johnson, Jerry West, Kurt Rambis, and James…
Kobe Bryant Having Great Year, Increased Efficiency One Reason Why
The Lakers may be 4-5 on the season, but Kobe Bean Bryant has been as good as he's ever been. While his career-mirroring numbers (26.4 ppg, 4.7 asts, 5.5 rebs) are nothing to be surprised over, it's the relative ease…
Lakers News: Steve Nash Out At Least One More Week
The Los Angeles Lakers are patiently awaiting Steve Nash's return from injury, but it seems as though it will take longer than expected. At first, the point guard's injury was not supposed to be very serious, but all signs point…
Kobe, Metta World Peace Lead Lakers Offensive Explosion Over Suns
The Phoenix Suns headed over to Staples Center on Friday night with one thing in common with their division rivals the Los Angeles Lakers: they were both Nash-less. Steve Nash, the 38-year-old point guard who broke hearts in Phoenix after…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Kareem Gets His Statue
Kareem finally gets it. He gets the statue he's been asking for and the memento that he has deserved. Finally, the all-time leading scorer will have his legacy cemented forever outside of Staples Center. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar–born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr.…
A Regression to the Mean: Kobe Bryant Steps Up the Efficiency
Kobe's start to this season has been, by all accounts, his most efficient game yet. As of this writing, Kobe has hit 55 percent of his shots, and 44 percent of his 3-point attempts, averaging 26.4 points a game. Kobe…
A Basketball Legacy Cemented: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Gets His Due
Perhaps the most underrated NBA player of all time, the all-time leading scorer will finally have his legacy cemented forever in the form of a statue outside of Staples Center. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar--born Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr. on April 16, 1947--grew…
Video: Lakers Coach Mike D’Antoni Press Conference Highlights
Here's our favorite quotes from the Mike D'Antoni press conference. After admitting being "medicated" in the first few minutes, plenty of unforgettable quotes ensued on day one of his coaching career. Make sure to check out our press conference video…
