Turkey Beats Spain In Euros As Gasol Sits Out
The Turkish Men's Basketball team beat the Spanish squad in the 2011 European Championship, 65-57. Spain's star Pau Gasol did not play in the game since he was resting his twisted ankle. Without Gasol's presence in the middle, Spain scored only two…
Kobe and LeBron’s Quest to Pass Jordan Makes them Rivals
As far as rivalries go in the NBA, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird was the best there ever was. As far as players are concerned, Michael Jordan remains the best the game has seen. No clear-cut rivals exist in today's…
Update: Former Laker Jay Vincent to 68 Months in Prison
Former Michigan State Spartan and Los Angeles Laker, Jay Vincent, has been sentenced to 68 months in prison following an employment scam. Lakers Nation reportedly earlier that Magic Johnson asked for the judge to give a light sentence to his ex-teammate, but…
Lakers Nation Week in Review: August 28 – September 3
Even with the lockout in full swing there is always something to discuss. Here's a quick look back at some of the biggest stories of the week and how they impacted the Lakers and the rest of the NBA. News:…
Kobe Bryant vs. Tracy McGrady: Who’s Number One in Their Prime?
An interesting article surfaced this morning that asked a question that seems obvious on the surface. Who was the better performer in their prime, Kobe Bryant or Tracy McGrady? After the rapid decline that McGrady experienced in his career due…
Magic Johnson Defends Former Laker Teammate
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson asked U.S. District Court to give his former Michigan State and Laker teammate, Jay Vincent, a lesser prison sentence. Johnson told the judge to give Vincent a "second chance and a light sentence" and have "mercy"…
Home Is Where You Make It: Kobe Bryant, Brandon Jennings and Los Angeles
Recently Brandon Jennings of the Milwaukee Bucks has been taking several shots at Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Kobe Bryant. Jennings began his anti-Kobe campaign after Bryant emphatically capped off his Drew League debut by hitting a game winner over James…
The Mythical Bar Set by Michael Jordan
When aspiring basketball athletes play on empty street courts or run-down gymnasiums, their idea of basketball perfection is expressed through Michael Jordan’s greatness. As the ball is released from the players’ hands, the one word that is shouted is “Jordan,”…
Kevin Garnett Refused Lakers Due to Kobe-Jackson Feud
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett said he was anticipating a trade the Lakers when he was a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2007, but the feud between Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson made him think twice about going to…
Michael Vick’s Story of Rebirth Has Familiar Lakers Flavor
Earlier this week Michael Vick signed a six year, $100 million contract with the Eagles and so far the reaction from the media has been predictably mixed. Some applaud the man for turning his life around after serving a prison…
