LeBron James Just Sent a Confident Message About the LA Lakers’ Championship Chances, Even After Their Game 3 Defeat

On Sunday night, the LA Lakers missed their chance to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals. LeBron James, however, isn’t ready to panic just yet.

Joe Kozlowski  •  05 Oct 2020
Al Michaels’ First Job in Sports Was With the LA Lakers, Who Fired Him After Just Four Games

Legendary broadcaster Al Michaels got his first job in professional sports with the Los Angeles Lakers, who fired him after just four games.

Luke Norris  •  04 Oct 2020
‘I’m a Basket Case,’ NBA Analyst Jeff Van Gundy Admits

ABC and ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy admits he is eager to close up shop at the NBA bubble and return home. The big question is whether there is a return to coaching in his future.

John Moriello  •  04 Oct 2020
If the LA Lakers Win the 2020 NBA Finals, They Owe a Big ‘Thank You’ To Larry Bird

In a roundabout way, Larry Bird could be partly responsible for helping the Los Angeles Lakers win their 17th NBA championship.

Luke Norris  •  04 Oct 2020
LeBron James’ Fourth NBA Title Won’t End Michael Jordan’s Reign as the GOAT, According to Jalen Rose

If LeBron James can secure a fourth title, is that enough to put him ahead of Michael Jordan as the NBA’s GOAT? Jalen Rose doesn’t think so.

Joe Kozlowski  •  04 Oct 2020
Rajon Rondo Proved His Worth To the Lakers by Confronting LeBron James

Rajon Rondo has proven to be an extremely valuable piece for the Lakers. He even proved it once by confronting LeBron James.

David Wysong  •  04 Oct 2020
Kobe Bryant’s Initial Introduction To Shaq and the Rest of His Lakers Teammates in 1996 Got Super Awkward in a Hurry

A look back at Kobe Bryant’s initial introduction to Shaquille O’Neal and the rest of his Lakers teammates in 1996, which got pretty awkward.

Luke Norris  •  04 Oct 2020
A Story Involving Kobe Bryant and a Blue Elephant Shows Just How Competitive He Truly Was

A little-known story involving a teenage Kobe Bryant and a stuffed blue elephant shows just how competitive the five-time NBA champ could be.

Luke Norris  •  04 Oct 2020
Floyd Mayweather Revealed Why He Won’t Pick LeBron James Over Michael Jordan

LeBron James and Michael Jordan are two of the greatest basketball players of all-time. Floyd Mayweather revealed who he is taking.

David Wysong  •  04 Oct 2020