A compilation of the best guards in the league. Please let me know if I missed any, because I probably did. Click here to read the entire article!
24December
24December
What’s Up With Kobe? Kobe Bryant is simply not the same old Kobe, Tex Winter says. “He’s having a tough time getting that speed of his back,” says Winter, who has been one of Bryant’s mentors for nearly a decade. … Click here to read the entire article!
24December
Despite the Lakers’ strong 21-5 start, there has been one negative development that appears worthy of concern. No, it’s not the recent lack of 20-point victories (although the lack of defensive intensity since the first 10 or so games has been perplexing). No, it’s not the recent back-to-back losses in Florida, their first losing streak…
24December
Some may say it is too early to start picking on Andrew Bynum. I say, tell that to the Lakers’ opponents. It doesn’t matter whether they are big or small. It seems like guards and forwards alike are all picking on the young Laker center. The other night, little Nate Robinson of the Knicks snuck…
23December
Kobe Bryant…Deal or no deal? No, the Lakers aren’t thinking about trading its superstar. But Bryant will be helping Davon Clark, a barber from Dayton, Ohio, compete next Monday on the widely popular television game show, “Deal or No Deal.” Hosted by Howie Mandel, this special episode of “Deal or No Deal” will feature a…
23December
Ball Don’t Lie’s Nick Friedell spoke in passing with reigning MVP, Kobe Bryant recently, and mentioned to the Laker that Dick Vitale would be calling an NBA game in early January. Kobe seemed to think it was a great idea, and when asked if he would like Vitale to call one of his games, he…
23December
Kobe Bryant Sits Down With Magic Johnson – ESPN Video – watch the full video clip here. Hopefully on Christmas we get to see more of this interview in the pregame or halftime or something.
23December
Whatever the Lakers haven’t been doing as consistently as their supporters would like this season, they certainly can bring it against the New Orleans Hornets. The Lakers rolled through the Hornets for the second time this season at New Orleans Arena, both times using great defense to throttle Chris Paul’s engine in the first half….
23December
It’s good to see them hammer out their issues… L.A. Times: The effort came on the heels of an animated meeting involving players and coaches before Sunday’s practice in Memphis. The players openly questioned their commitment to defense and cleared the air with each other as coaches verbally jumped into the mix from time to…
23December
Records: Lakers 22-5 (1st in the West) Hornets 16-7 (2nd in the West) Offensive ratings: Lakers 112.3 (3rd in league) Hornets Defensive ratings: Lakers 102.5 (4th in league) Hornets Projected Starting Lineups: Lakers: Derek Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Luke Walton, Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum Hornets Chris Paul, Rasual Butler, Peja Stojakovic (a game time decision), David…
23December
The Lakers are having a rough patch, have lost two games in a row while the Celtics are playing great basketball right now. So clearly, the NBA championship has been decided. The only hope the Lakers have is a major trade. When things go wrong for the Lakers, and any team really, the first reaction…