Lakers Show Off New Hollywood Nights Uniforms Via Instagram
Yesterday, news broke that the Lakers would be wearing sleeved jerseys multiple times next season. The news wasn't well received as there haven't been too many people who are excited about watching NBA players with sleeves (although, there is at…
Magic Johnson Responds To LeBron James Ranking His Top 3 Players
Earlier this week, LeBron James named his top three basketball players of all time -- and Magic Johnson was not included. James listed Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Julius Erving. James then asked to add a fourth player, and listed…
Being More Receptive To Change And Giving Short Sleeves A Shot
On Christmas Day of 2002 versus the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Lakers debuted a home white jersey, much to the scorn of long time fans who felt that the team should maintain the tradition of being the only team…
Throwback Thursday: Remembering Kobe Bryant’s First Game-Winning Shot
With Kobe Bryant turning 35 tomorrow, this edition of Throwback Thursday will focus on the Mamba at a younger age. Throughout his career, Kobe has established himself as one of the premier clutch shooters in the history of the NBA.…
Tracy McGrady Says Kobe Bryant Is Toughest He’s Had To Guard
Last week during his "Kobe Up Close" special with Jimmy Kimmel, Kobe Bryant was asked who was the toughest guy he's played against. After naming the likes of Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant, he said that Tracy McGrady,…
Chris Paul Elected NBPA President, Steve Blake Joins Executive Committee
The vacancy of the players' union (NBPA) presidency left by former Laker and current member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Derek Fisher, has been filled. The NBPA is currently holding its annual meeting in Las Vegas and announced on Wednesday…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: LeBron Leaves Out Magic On Top 3 List
After winning a second consecutive NBA title and a fourth NBA MVP award, LeBron James has been all over the place. James has been staring in commercials, making random appearances while also conducting interviews. Recently, James was posed with a…
Wilt Chamberlain’s Role In The Lakers 1972 Championship Season
Wilt Chamberlain transcended the game of basketball. He was one of a kind at the time, a scoring machine, with great size and amazing strength. Even with all his accolades, Chamberlain had lost in numerous NBA Finals, and before the…
Lakers News: Lakers To Wear Short-Sleeved Jerseys On Christmas Day
On Tuesday, it was announced that the Los Angeles Lakers would be sporting the short-sleeved jerseys several times during the upcoming 2013-14 NBA season. Although the announcement was made, there's was no definitive dates on when these jerseys would be…
Lakers Nation Wishes A Happy Birthday To The Late Wilt Chamberlain
Today, August 21, is the birthday of the late Wilt Chamberlain, and we here at Lakers Nation would like to celebrate his great career and life. Chamberlain was born today in 1936 in Philadelphia and was drafted in 1959 by…
