The Lakers are in that weird in-between time where they have a head coach, but since he’s still working for another team others have to speak for him. So, here’s Mitch Kupchak speaking on how Luke Walton’s past has informed his coaching perspective and the style he envisions the Lakers’ playing. There’s insight to be […]
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A.C. Green: NBA Iron Man on the Court, Iron Willed off it
I don’t often discuss what happens with players off the court. But, dammit if I’m not going to share this fantastic ESPN 30-for-30 short film with you on A.C. Green called “Iron Virgin”. Green, who had two stints with the Lakers and won three championships (1987, 1988, 2000), was the hard working, blue collar type […]
Watch: Steve Kerr, Warriors Players React to Luke Walton Being Named Lakers Coach
To be honest, I’m still in a bit of shock that Luke Walton is the Lakers’ new head coach. Not because I don’t think he’s ready or didn’t support his candidacy, but because it happened so quickly. Mitch Kupchak said he did not expect to have a coach hired within two weeks, but Walton was […]
Watch: Kobe Tribute Videos From His Farewell Tour
After Kobe made the announcement this season would be his last, every “last game” against a road opponent became a chance for that team (and, on April 13th, the Lakers) to pay tribute to Kobe in some way shape or form. Some teams did nothing at all, but others took the chance to say “thank […]
Watch: Fantastic Tribute & Highlight Video of Kobe’s Last Game
It’s been two days since Kobe shocked everyone, including himself, by scoring 60 points in his epic farewell game. In the lead up to and the aftermath of the game there have been so many great stories to read, podcasts to listen to, and videos to watch that I haven’t gotten close to getting through […]
Kobe Gives Fans One Last Memory with an Epic Farewell Game
It is hard to think about it this way now after 20 years of amazing play that has made the sublime routine, but Kobe has built a career, no, a legend, off defying odds. It seems strange to say this about someone whose father was an NBA player and has the pedigree he does, but […]
Preview & Chat: Lakers vs. Jazz
This is it. The end of a season. The end of a career. Both of these carry meaning, but only one of them really matters to me today. Thank you to Kobe for a wonderful 20 years with the franchise I root for. There has been much written and said over the years, but there […]
Thank You, Kobe
Over the years we have said so much. Now, on this final day of his career, there’s only one thing left: Thank you, Kobe. (video by @MaxaMillion711)
Mamba Day is Coming…
Nike has labeled April 13th “Mamba Day” in celebration of Kobe Bryant’s last game of his career. They’re dropping commemorative shoes and will surely have more product for your consumption as the day rolls around. They have also released a great video with their signature athletes (and others, including Phil Jackson) talking about Kobe, telling […]
One Last Kobe vs. LeBron Battle
We never got to see Kobe and LeBron compete against each other on highest stage. Their entire careers, divided by opposing conferences, Dwight or Dirk or Timmy or KG always seemed to spoil the match up we longed for most. Instead, we got regular season games, the closing minutes off All-Star Sunday, and them teaming up […]