Daniel Starkand
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Managing editor @LakersNation. Also contribute to @DodgerBlue1958 and @RamsNewswire. Contact: [email protected]
Joined October 2009
This was an insane pass. LeBron wasn't even gonna cut and Luka gave him no choice and said here's a free dunk.
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Jerry pointing to where Kobe would have been š.
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This is how you know LeBron reached a significant milestone lol
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The tide started to turn when Bogdanovic was yapping at Melo for whatever reason and pissed LeBron off.
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Gunna walking out of Crypto like he just dropped 40 š
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Getting fired after one year of a five-year deal and not having to deal with all of the Sunsā problems must be so nice, good for Frank.
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I think the dumbest rule in the NBA right now is not being able to challenge anymore when you get two successful.
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LeBron taking a pay cut to break up the Splash Brothers is diabolical lol.
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Luka Doncic answered questions in three different languages tonight. Never been a more perfect star for L.A.
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AD returns to LA on Feb. 25. Hopefully he gets the heroās welcome he deserves.
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Ty Lue chuckled at the thought of people saying LeBron and Luka canāt play together:
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The worst 3-point shooting team in the NBA just had the greatest 3-point shooting game ever. Lol.
The Lakers shot 62.9% from three, the highest 3-PT FG% in a game with at least 35 attempts in NBA history š
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Gabe Vincent led the #Lakers out of the tunnel and onto the court tonight. That honor previously went to Max Christie.
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Hard to disagree with JJ Redick here on the NBA Most Improved Player award:
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Can't help but feel for Mark Williams. Was about to compete for a title with LeBron and Luka, and now he has to go back to Charlotte and the whole world knows he's damaged goods.
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If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one might be worth a million.
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JJ Redick thinks the Lakers' poor 3-point shooting was partly because the game ball was a brand new ball and not worn in at all. He says he plans to file a complaint to the league about that. "You think I'm joking? I'm neurotic," he said with a smile on his face.
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@GoodmanHoops Sounds like Wong needs a better agent because Trayce Jackson-Davis was drafted 57th and Chris Livingston 58th and they both got basically the same deal as Bronny.
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Malik Monk thinks his role on this Lakers team is āperfect.". āMy whole career, this is what Iāve been trying to find. Iām glad that Rob called me this summer.".
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The NBA acknowledged three incorrect calls in the final two minutes of last night's game, all of which benefitted the Suns. Grayson Allen fouled Reaves, KD fouled LeBron and Nurkic fouled AD, none of which were called.
The L2M report for the qualifying game played yesterday has been posted on
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The NBA will put out a last two minute report tomorrow and admit that the Lakers were hosed once again. Nothing will change though.
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JJ Redick on Slovenian fans that are now supporting the Lakers because of Luka:. "We hope the entire country becomes Laker fans.".
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Trey Jemison and the Lakers' development program and organization as a whole:. "I'm not saying this because I'm here and they pay me every 15 days. It's elite. From the coaching staff to the chefs to the treatment, it's elite. I've been with the Wizards, I've been with the.
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With the Lakers losing Max Christie, I asked Jordan Goodwin if the organization expressed to him that theyād like him to take on the role of guarding the opposing teamās best perimeter player when heās in the game. "When I was out there, they didn't have to tell me. I was going
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When is the last time First Take had a discussion about the 55th pick getting spot minutes on the second night of a back-to-back when the team is very shorthanded after playing well in the G League? Going to guess never.
"I am pleading with LeBron James, as a father. Stop this." š³ . @stephenasmith reacts to Bronny James' play in the Lakers 118-104 loss to the 76ers.
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"This is the first time in my career I've looked down and be like, 'That motherf---er can make that shot too.ā".
LEBRON IS CLUTCH.
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Luka just casually threw the ball off the shot clockā¦ and it went in
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Austin Reavesā response to people saying āthereās only one ballā as a reason why he, LeBron and Luka donāt fit well together:
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Rui Hachimura already teaching Roki Sasaki how to throw up the LA sign š¤£. @DodgerBlue1958
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LeBron says it āabsolutelyā registered to him that he was playing against Ziaire Williams tonight, who was Bronnyās high school teammate and he had to shake his head and laugh about it. āHappy for the kid obviously, but I had a moment for sure.".
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JJ Redick proving he's a sicko once again:. "I thought our guys' conviction to execute the game plan and stick with that game plan was excellent. I told the group, there's certain moments throughout the season that you just get up for. I pretty much haven't slept since we walked.
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@ThePusta If you get it right, you keep your challenge. Teams shouldn't be penalized for refs sucking.
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Do the Lakers suck? Yes. Would any team want to face this version of LeBron in the playoffs? No.
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D'Angelo Russell on playing the Timberwolves in the Play-In:. "It's not the fact that they traded me, but the fact that they're in the way of what we're trying to get done, that's all that really matters to me. Trying to start to prepare mentally right now.".
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Feels like the Lakers have played either the Kings or Grizzlies in half their games this season.
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Russell Westbrook says he did not watch the #NBA75 ceremony because he was celebrating his momās birthday. Heās missed a lot of her birthdays over the years so he was happy to be able to celebrate with her this year.
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Lakers won by 40 and AD is still getting lectured? Lol.
"You got to show up on a night in night out basis. You can't be a roller coaster." š. Stephen A. Smith on AD
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LeBron says the Nuggets are probably the best team he and AD have faced since they joined the Lakers, and he (literally) tipped his cap to Jokic for some of his ridiculous shots:
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If the Lakers want to develop Bronny and these other young guys properly, they better make sure Phil Handy is back on that coaching staff.
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With or without Kyrie, this guy is the key to the Lakers' season.
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NBA heard all the complaining last night and said actually, the Lakers shouldāve had more free throws.
NBA says it missed two calls in the final two minutes of Lakers-Raptorsā¦.but donāt show Darko. Both mistakes disadvantaged the Lakers
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JJ Redick is happy to see Max Christie having success in Dallas and will be invested in him āfor the rest of his careerā
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Luka Doncic is loving the actions and ATOs that JJ Redick has been drawing up to make life easier for him. "The way he sees basketball, it's amazing.".
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The funniest part about this is that nobody was saying that they wouldn't respect the chip while it was going on. Everyone was enjoying the bubble, it was actually great hoops. The "asterisk" came after a certain team and player won it.
Lou Williams talking about his best chance to win was with the Clippers bubble team. He says, āWe started to hear the rumblings that nobody is going to respect this chip so we kind of just took our foot off the gasā . This was our BEST chance man, hurts to hear it š
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If the Lakers donāt trade for Anthony Davis, theyāre āstuckā with:. -The best player in the world.-A promising young core.-37+ mil in cap space .-All of their draft picks.
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LeBron James has been voted an All-Star captain for the fifth straight year. LeGM is 4-0 so far.
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We were out here rooting for Ronnie Price, Ryan Kelly and Robert Sacre. Real ones know.
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If THIS is the Kendrick Nunn the Lakers are gonna get. .
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Several Clippers were so fatigued during Game 7 against Denver that they struggled to play stints longer than three minutes and asked out of the game for a breather in the fourth quarter, sources told @TheUndefeated.
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So Bronny to the Lakers is essentially a lock. Bob Myers just said on ESPN that Rich Paul is calling teams and telling them that Bronny will go to Australia if they draft him.
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Lakers sent out Max Christie to address the crowd before the final regular season game lol
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JJ Redick on the NBA All-Star festivities:. "I didn't watch any of that shit.".
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Jose Altuve heading to the tattoo shop after seeing that Correa interview:
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9-2 in their last 11. 5-1 on the Grammy road trip. Major props to JJ Redick, this team is humming.
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Kerr called out the Lakers for flopping just for his team to flop all over the place in the first half.
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Gabe Vincent says guys are taking "pride" in their defense, especially now that AD is no longer here. He credited the additions of DFS and Vando for playing inspiring defense, which has resulted in others doing the same.
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Troy Brown Jr. and Rui Hachimura are getting in some extra shooting work with Phil Handy after practice.
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Bronny deserves a ton of credit for the work he has put in this season. The "he isn't an NBA prospect" takes are severely outdated at this point.
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JJ Redick and his staff are really big on data and analytics. Anthony Davis, on the other hand, is not:
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South Bay Lakers TV ratings must be through the roof considering everyone on this site seems to be an expert on Bronnyās game and if he belongs in the league or not.
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Luka Doncic introduced to his new home crowd for the first time:
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Ramona said on First Take that Jeanie and Rob drove down to OC to be with Vanessa when they found out the news yesterday. The Lakers have not released a statement or anything because theyāre letting Vanessa take the lead on this. I can only imagine what theyāre all going through.
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Dalton Knecht might never come off the bench for the Lakers again.
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Dalton Knecht off the bench vs Dalton Knecht as a starter
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LeBron James says he watched every second of Anthony Davis' tribute. "We know what AD was for this franchise from the moment we got him. Obviously our friendship goes without saying, he's one of my best friends. It was great to see him get that recognition in that moment.".
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Rui only played 11 minutes tonight. Would like to see that increase, Warriors didn't really have anyone on the wing to match his size.
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Pat before the bubble:
āWe think we would've won a championship if it wasn't for the bubble.ā . - Pat Bev on the Clippers. (Via @joeylinn_ )
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JJ Redick said the Lakers have been tracking all the data in these practices and Bronny led the way today, running 6 miles during the practice. JHS was right behind him at 5.5.
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I'm glad I can say I never take watching LeBron James play basketball for granted.
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Rui already teaching the new guys how to throw up the LA sign, I see.
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Darvin Ham on AD getting going in the second half:. "His dumbass coach started calling more plays for him.".
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Alex Caruso is a winning basketball player. Plain and simple.
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Phil Handy had one year left on his contract with the Lakers. By firing him, they are giving him a chance to pursue other opportunities whether that be as a head coach or an assistant instead of essentially forcing him onto the staff of the next head coach. It's always possible.
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JJ Redick didnāt sound too happy about this yesterday either.
Can someone please explain to me why weāre getting on a āļø and heading to Milwaukee for 1 pre-season game!?!?.
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Is it just me or does every Lakers/Mavs game feel like the same exact game?.
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Even LeBronās biggest haters have to respect the level heās been playing at the last month. Weāve never seen anything like it in Year 19.
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LeBron made the winning bucket and then locked up Kawhi and PG on the same possession
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āSo Anthony, what are your thoughts on coming and teaming up with AD after LeBron retires?ā
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Iām still in shock that Kyle Kuzma and Rajon Rondo ran the Thunder out of their own gym last night.
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The comments section of Dennis Schroderās IG post this morningā¦
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Rui is here and heās already getting to work with Phil Handy.
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That song always makes me emotional because of Paul Walker. Now hearing it for Kobe too. man. What an emotional night.
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LeBron: 24.2 PTS, 8.3 AST.AD: 24.5 PTS, 5.0 AST.DLo: 20.3 PTS, 8.2 AST.AR: 20.3 PTS, 6.9 AST.
I heard a stat that LeBron, AD, DLo, & AR are all averaging at least 20 points & 5 assists in Februaryā¦. Aināt no way thatās real right?.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have never lost a game with Bronny James in the lineup.
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Austin Reaves on hitting a game-winning shot with LeBron, Russ and AD on the floor:. āI grew up watching all these guys play so for me to just be teammates with them is special.".
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JJ Redick on Dalton Knecht:. "We feel like he's a guy who can help us win a game in the playoffs. Maybe multiple games.".
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