The NBA season has gotten off to a surprising start for some teams, the start we've expected for others, and horribly for a select few. Some of these train wrecks we likely could have seen coming, but others have been more of a surprise. Today, I just want to address the Lakers, their current path, … Continue reading NBA Fans and Executives NEED to Stop Doing This
What if Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka coauthored a statement in order to assure their fanbase that all was going according to plan, and next year would be spectacular? Much like how the President gives a State of the Union speech every year, here is an imagined "State of the Lakers" address. Note: This is … Continue reading State of the Lakers Address
For the past few years, load management has become an ever prevalent factor in the NBA, with star players missing games in favor of rests so that when they do play, they're at their absolute best. The 82-game season the NBA plays is grueling and long, and only five players played in all 82 games … Continue reading Could the NBA Shorten Its Season?
It's been no surprise to anyone that the drama throughout free agency has been largely pointed at two teams; the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets. Neither team has failed to make headlines in the past few years, bringing in lots of All-Stars (or former All-Stars), and drama. For the Nets, they had one of … Continue reading Addressing the Rumors Between the Lakers, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant
While it should come as no surprise to anyone that's been keeping tabs on Los Angeles, head coach Frank Vogel and the Lakers have parted ways. This comes after a disappointing season, in which the Lakers failed to even reach the play-in, finishing the season 33-49. "Frank is a great coach and a good man. … Continue reading This Is Very Disappointing
Good morning! Three NBA titans are locked in a battle for the NBA scoring title, while some old friends may be back soon. Let's jump right in! The Closest Scoring Race Ever Credit to Stacy Revere of Getty Images for Picture We are witnessing one of the closest ever races of the NBA scoring … Continue reading The Three-Pointer: Scoring Race Closer Than Ever, Kyrie Is Back
Throughout the past week, it may have seemed to the casual NBA fan as though there were a lot more incredible scoring performances than usual. And that's because this is true. In March, there have been eight games so far where 50 or more points have been scored, including two 60-point performances. The last time … Continue reading We’re Witnessing the Greatest Month of Scoring Ever
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics have been rivals since the beginning of the NBA's 75-year history. However, there have been times when this rivalry has been extremely heated, and other times when it's barely noticeable. In the 1960s, when the rivalry really took off, it was headlined by Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry … Continue reading As One Rival Falls to the Bottom of the NBA, Another Rises To the Top
All of the 2022 NBA All-Stars have been announced, so let's take a deep dive into this list. The starters consist of Stephen Curry, Ja Morant, DeMar DeRozan, Trae Young, LeBron James, Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Andrew Wiggins. The reserves are Jimmy Butler, James Harden, Darius Garland, Zach LaVine, Khris … Continue reading My Take on the 2022 NBA All-Stars
We are past the halfway mark of the 2021-22 NBA season, and it's clear the Lakers haven't made any real progress. Their current record is 23-24, one game below .500, good for the 8th seed in the Western Conference. This means that like last year, the Lakers would have to fight their way through the … Continue reading Will LeBron James Trade Russell Westbrook and Fire Frank Vogel? History Says Yes
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