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Former Lakers Rival Gives Surprising Take on LeBron James Future, Playoff Exit
Former Sacramento Kings executive and legend Vlade Divac expressed optimism about the Los Angeles Lakers, even after the team's first-round exit in the 2025 NBA ...
"It's almost like Red Auerbach smoking the cigar" - Kobe Bryant recalled the weirdest game of his career vs. the Rockets in 2006
Kobe Bryant called the Lakers’ 2006 game vs. the Rockets “the weirdest” of his career after nearly blowing a 21-point lead ...
Lakers legend Magic Johnson recalls the day Michael Jordan passed the torch to another NBA All-Star
Magic Johnson, a Los Angeles Lakers legend, recalled the moment Michael Jordan passed the torch to another NBA All-Star ...
Metta World Peace Was Wrong About The Los Angeles Lakers
Metta World Peace was once among the best role players in the NBA. The former St. John's star spent six seasons with the Los ...
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Phil Jackson on why teams today won't use the Triangle Offense: "People say the Triangle doesn't adhere to the 3-point shot, and that's not true"
At its heart stood Phil Jackson, a former player-turned-coach whose tactical mind married perfectly with the cerebral ...
Salley shares what separated Kobe from every other superstar he played with: "He knew he was the man when everybody thought he wasn't"
Salley, though, asserted that out of all the iconic players he has shared the court and locker rooms with, it was "The Black ...
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"Mike is the original" - John Salley breaks down why Michael Jordan is still the GOAT
Many quickly point out it's Michael Jordan, while some counter that it should be LeBron James. Other names that are ...
Pacers’ Myles Turner goes full Kobe Bryant with passionate take after Game 4 win
Myles Turner refused to get ahead of himself, going full Kobe Bryant even after the Pacers took a commanding 3-1 series lead ...
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Myles Turner Channels Inner Kobe Bryant; Drops Clear Message On Pacers' Potential ECF Run
After the Pacers took a 41-point lead at the half, Game 4 was almost as good as over following Donovan Mitchell heading to ...
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Shaquille O'Neal used a funny analogy to prove he was still effective for the Lakers: "I'm like toilet paper, pampers, and toothpaste"
Despite his weight and age becoming concerns, Shaquille O'Neal boldly declared his undeniable impact on the NBA in 2004, ...
"A moment I'll never forget" - Magic Johnson recalls the exact moment Michael Jordan passed the torch to Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson still remembers the 1998 All-Star Game when Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant went head-to-head and greatness was ...
Celtics' Jayson Tatum Passes Kobe Bryant in Rare Postseason History
Boston looked more like themselves in Game 3, and so did their star forward, Jayson Tatum. Tatum delivered a strong ...