As Superman Hangs Up His Cape, Lakers Nation Remembers his Impact
Yesterday's press conference regarding Shaquille O'Neal's retirement reminded basketball and sports fans across the world what Shaq meant to the game. In my opinion, yesterday's conference was one of the best retirement announcements to occur in a long time. The…
Sports World Reacts to Mavericks’ Comeback Victory
Sports Illustrated: "With one or two exceptions, the Mavs defended the primary action beautifully. They fought through screens, denied the ball when necessary and (a really underrated thing) got some fantastic positional help defense from Nowitzki and Terry. This is…
Fancap: The Big Retirement; Shaquille O’Neal Calls it Quits
After 19 seasons, Shaquille O’Neal announced his retirement via Twitter. The first thing that popped in my head when I saw everyone reacting to his statement on my news feed was “Wow…. I feel really old!” I lived in New Jersey…
My 5 Least Favorite Memories of Shaquile O’Neal
With Shaq's retirement tweet sending waves through Lakerland earlier this week everyone has on their rose colored glasses looking back at the greatness that was Shaquile O'Neal. But not me. For at least this one day I'm going to take…
Thoughts and Sentiments on Shaquille O’Neal’s Retirement
“Can you dig it?” -Shaquille O’Neal Ever since the Lakers were unceremoniously swept out of the playoffs by the Mavericks, I’ve found it difficult to genuinely care about anything that’s happening in the realm of sports. I’ve witnessed Barcelona thoroughly…
Biggest Threat to Lakers’ Future is Looming Heat Dynasty
Over the past week all the chatter in Lakerland has focused intently on the hiring of new coach Mike Brown. Fans have lambasted it, media scrutinized it, critics have voiced their concerns over his hire and how Lakers management handled…
Pau Gasol Wants to Play in 2011 European Championship & The Top NBA News
Top Story Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol is interested in playing for Spain's national basketball team in the European Championship. The tournament will be held this summer in Lithuania from August 31st to September 18th. However, Gasol may not…
Top Lakers Offseason Needs for 2011-12
Let’s face the facts. The Lakers are turning into a team comprised solely of veterans who lack the energetic burst that most rising teams in this league have. There are nine players on the current roster who are at least…
The Lakers Offense Under Mike Brown Remains A Mystery
The feeling of uncertainty when it comes to what offense newly minted Lakers' head coach Mike Brown decides to run is similar to the unfamiliarity Angelinos are experiencing without the buzz of the NBA Finals saturating the streets of downtown…
Lakers Announce Intentions to Retire Shaquille O’Neal’s Number
After Shaquille O'Neal broke down Twitter this afternoon with his retirement announcement much speculation ran rampant concerning his place in history, particularly with the Lakers. There's no doubt he had a legendary career in Los Angeles, but the way he…
