Tag: Michael Jordan

Austin Reaves: Anyone Who Still Thinks LeBron James Has Something To Prove Is Michael Jordan Fan

With Luka Doncic sitting out, it was up to LeBron James and Austin Reaves to power the Los Angeles Lakers offense in Portland against the Trail Blazers and they were up to the challenge. Reaves poured in 32 points and…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes Expresses Admiration For Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant

Three-peats are hard to come by in professional sports, which is why Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan are so widely regarded. Bryant helped lead the Lakers to a three-peat during the 2000-2002 seasons…

Matt Peralta

Lakers News: Scottie Pippen Names Magic Johnson As GOAT Over Michael Jordan & LeBron James

The GOAT conversation in the NBA for the most part recently has boiled down to an either-or between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. But ultimately, the greatest player ever is a subjective choice…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: LeBron James Recalls Playing In Pick-Up Game With Michael Jordan At Age 16

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been around the professional world of basketball for well over half of his life. He made his NBA debut at 18 years old, and was arguably the most highly-touted high school prospect in…

Ron Gutterman

Lakers News: LeBron James Reacts To Passing Michael Jordan For Most 30-Point Games

LeBron James made more history in the Los Angeles Lakers' win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. LeBron led the way with 30 points to go along with eight assists in the 17-point victory and in doing so, surpassed…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: LeBron James Ties Michael Jordan For Most 30-Point Games In NBA History

The Los Angeles Lakers started off the new year on a high note with a 114-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers as LeBron James led the way in Anthony Davis' absence. In just his second game as a 40-year-old,…

Daniel Starkand

Lakers Video: Ohio State Star Jeremiah Smith Wants To Be Like Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan

When Kobe Bryant was coming up as a youngster in the Los Angeles Lakers organization, he idolized Michael Jordan, wanting to mimic everything arguably the greatest player of all-time did. For this generation of athletes that didn't have the privilege…

Daniel Starkand

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Scores 33 Points In Showdown With Michael Jordan

Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant recently spoke about how he aimed to 'destroy' in his first showdown...

Harrison Faigen

Stephen Curry Replaces Kobe Bryant & Magic Johnson With Himself & LeBron James In All-Time Starting 5

A common activity for NBA stars and fans alike is to list their all-time starting lineup. With the Los Angeles Lakers possessing plenty of legends throughout their history, it is hard for one, let alone multiple to not be mentioned…

Matthew Valento

Lakers News: De’Aaron Fox Picks LeBron James Over Michael Jordan As GOAT

The GOAT debate is one that feels as though it will never truly end. NBA history has found two major candidates thus far -- Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Chicago Bulls Hall of Famer Michael Jordan -- and…

Ron Gutterman