Lakers News: Kobe Returns to Italy For First Time, Wants To Own Team
When Kobe Bryant was six-years-old, his family moved to Italy so his father, Joe Bryant, could continue playing professional basketball. During this time, Kobe's father was one of the best players in the league and led his team to a…
Lakers News: Pau Gasol Has No Hard Feelings For D’Antoni, Lakers
Pau Gasol turned the Lakers into championship contenders overnight when he was traded in 2008, and he helped guide the team to back-to-back titles in 2009 and 2010. However, over the past few seasons the Spaniard has seen a trade…
Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Kurt Rambis Equals Defense
Kurt Rambis is probably the most exciting hire this summer because of what he brings on the defensive end. Rambis spent many years as an assistant under Phil Jackson, and his main focus was on defense. Hopefully, Kurt brings the same…
Lakers News: Kurt Rambis Wants To Make Lakers A Top Defensive Team
Last week the Lakers hired Kurt Rambis to become a part of the coaching staff. Rambis spent many years as an assistant under Phil Jackson and his main focus was on the defensive end of the floor. In an interview…
Lakers Nation Roundtable: Who Will Get The Last Roster Spot?
Despite losing their top target in free agency, the Lakers have had quite a busy offseason thus far. With many shakeups to the roster, including seeing some favorites leave (Metta World Peace), the Lakers have used their Plan B to…
Lakers News & Rumors Recap: Offseason News Wrap-Up
Steve Nash turns 40 this season, but claims he is nowhere near retirement. He plans on doing all he can for the Lakers this year, and he is determined to let things just fall into place for the rest of…
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…
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 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,…
