Charles Barkley Has Lakers Favorites in Western Conference
The Los Angeles Lakers have put together a very talented team this off-season, but there will still be critics who argue that they cannot get the talent to work together. Some cannot see all that talent meshing and there will…
Numbers Game: Can Gasol/Howard Be The Best PF/C Combo Ever?
Over the weekend, I sat in on a debate about whether the Los Angeles Lakers had the the best power forward and center combination in the history of the NBA. While I normally laugh at such knee-jerk debates off, I…
NBA Rumors: Lakers to Add Three Assistant Coaches
The Los Angeles Lakers are getting ready to take over the NBA next season now that they have the most talented team in the league. However, a lot of the burden to succeed falls in the hands of the coaching…
Lakers General Manager: Mitch Kupchak the Magician
Mitch Kupchak is the Houdini of sports management. He is the best GM of this generation. There I said it. In the rich lore of the Lakers, only the NBA icon, Jerry West, has done more for the franchise as…
For Mike Brown, It’s Championship Or Bust
The Lakers have added some serious firepower to their already talented roster this summer. Although the team was already talented last season, here in L.A., nothing short of a championship is acceptable. By acquiring Steve Nash and Dwight Howard, the…
Lakers Rumors & News Recap: Critques and a Little Nostalgia
Everything is just coming up roses for the Lakers these past few days which has a flutter of news pouring into Lakers Nation. But even with the Dwight Howard excitement, there have been a few naysayers who have doubts as…
Antawn Jamison: A Big Key to Lakers Success Next Season
Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss have absolutely put together a great, improved roster this summer. In fact, many have debated that this has been the most successful offseason in Laker history. The additions and changes that Lakers management has made…
Are The Lakers Really Too Old Or Are Their Critics Just Wishfully Thinking?
It's always funny when people pretend they're not biased. They usually feel the need to preface everything they say with phrases like, "In my totally unbiased opinion" or "I'm not just saying this because... ." One of the continuing story…
Report: 3-on-3 Basketball Possibility for 2016 Olympics
Beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches and the world's greatest athletes. The 2016 Olympic Games may be four years away, but people are already looking forward to Rio 2016. The USA basketball teams will be looking to the defend the men's and…
Abdul-Jabbar Compares Howard’s and Bynum’s Work Ethic
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is regarded as one of the greatest centers in NBA history and he helped bring the Los Angeles Lakers five titles. Abdul-Jabbar is also the leading scorer in league history and an iconic figure for centers of all…