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2011 August

Archive for August, 2011

Lamar Odom should remain a reserve

The changes between Phil Jackson and Mike Brown involve scrapping the triangle offense, adding a dose of pick-and-roll sets and sprinkling in more accountability on enforcing the Lakers’ defensive scheme.

25 Greatest Shooting Guards Before the Michael Jordan Era

When Michael Jordan was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1984, the NBA gained the services of by far the greatest shooting guard in the league’s lengthy history.

8 Ways LeBron James Can Get Back on Everyone’s Good Side

Here James told the world that he “would be taking his talents to South Beach .” Those words will live in NBA infamy and have since made James the most hated player in the NBA.

Kobe Bryant Can Never Live Up to the Legacy of Michael Jordan

It’s not Bryant’s fault that he’ll never live up to the legacy of Michael Jordan and, frankly, the comparison between the two is too readily discussed as a jumping off point for discussion.

Kobe Bryant Card of the Day: 1997-98 Topps Finest Gold Refractor

Kobe Bryant has close to seven thousand unique NBA-licensed trading cards, according to Beckett’s massive online database.

Kobe Bryant: Why is the LA Lakers Star Such a Criticized Figure?

Despite winning multiple championships and earning numerous individual accolades, Kobe Bryant is one of the most criticized superstars of all time.

LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Durant Send Message with Exhibition

Back when time was young, summer ball - no, not random Ron Artest sightings in the Vegas Summer League - was an integral part of NBA player culture.

Crittenton’s career: ‘foolishness and nonsense’

Javaris Crittenton moved up the aisle until he found his row. He waited for a moment, then patiently and slowly slid over to his seat along with the young lady with him.

Your Morning Dump… Paul Pierce may or may not be a clutch player

Every morning, we compile the links of the day and dump them here… highlighting the big storyline.

Bryant salutes Yao impact on NBA

YAO Ming has made it possible for young Chinese players to chase their NBA dreams and the country will produce more top quality players in the coming years, All-Star guard Kobe Bryant said in Shanghai yesterday.

Jackson: Luke Walton smart to explore future in coaching

As a Los Angeles Laker under the tutelage of Phil Jackson, Luke Walton has first-hand experience watching a master coach.

Brandon Jennings says Kobe Bryant shouldn’t appear in Drew League

If Kobe Bryant agrees to play in a proposed Drew League-Goodman League rematch, thousands of L.A. fans would flock to wherever the game takes place.

Dwight Howard to the LA Lakers: Guide to the Potential Move

Dwight Howard winding up in Los Angeles with the Lakers has been a hot-button topic of discussion for quite some time around the NBA .

Kobe Bryant & Derek Fisher Donate Playoff Earnings to Laid off Lakers Employees

Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher are two of the toughest and most competitive basketball players you’ll find on the hardwood and are well regarded for the intensity that both captains of the Los Angeles Lakers display on the court.

Standing Alone

Great success in the NBA is almost always met with a flurry of willing copycats.