Kobe’s injury: Was it a Dirty play?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by lakersnation

The Lakers try to hold on to their 8th seed playoff spot by beating the Atlanta Hawks. In the fourth quarter the Lakers trail all the way to the end, but Kobe had a different plan of attack. Kobe put the team on his back dropping basket after basket and a crazy turn around three point shot that brought the Lakers within two points. Lakers defense stop the Hawks and the Lakers come back with the ball and of course the game time decision is in the hands of Kobe. This play was the most controversial play of the week. Should the refs had called a foul and was Dahntay Jones considered a dirty player due to this play. This play caused a severe ankle sprain to Kobe’s left ankle. The Lakers end up losing this game 96-92. What is your opinion, is this a dirty play, you make the decision.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2kRFYW3k-M

D12 Returns to Orlando

Posted on March 19, 2013 by lakersnation

Lakers Center and NBA superstar Dwight Howard returns to Orlando for the first time since he was traded. Although Howard says “He will always love the people of Orlando” the people of Orlando were not happy to see him. As Dwight Howards name was called for the starting line up the entire Amway Center erupted in boos and slander to number 12. Though the discouraging words Dwight did not let it get to his head. Howard played one of the best games of his season as a Laker. Dwight ended the game with 39 points and 16 rebounds.

Kobe Takes Flight

Posted on March 5, 2013 by lakersnation

On March 3, 2013 The Lakers face the Atlanta Hawks which came down to be a nail biter. Lakers pull out the victory by a one point margin. The final score reading 99 – 98 and the Lakers finally reach 500 with a record of 30 – 30. The Lakers quest for the playoffs continues tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Though Kobe Bryant scored 38 points in this game Bryant showed off that 34 years of age will not hold him back. Bryant through down a monstrous dunk on Atlanta Hawks’ Josh Smith. This Shows that the “Black Mamba” still has that high flying ability he had in his younger age. watch this clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-hukxH4U0M

Funny Moment

Posted on March 5, 2013 by lakersnation

This is an interesting clip where actor Will Ferrell poses as a security guard at the Staples Center, and then escort former Los Angeles Lakers player and current TNT NBA analysis Shaquille O’Neal. This is either scripted just for fun or possible scene for an upcoming role for a movie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEcjyzurazs

Kobe for 31,000

Posted on February 26, 2013 by lakersnation

Kobe Bryant has yet again set a scoring standard in the NBA. On Feb. 24, 2013 Bryant scored a game high 38 points against the Dallas Mavericks becoming the youngest player in NBA history to surpass 31,100 points in the win against the Mavericks. Bryant reached this milestone at 34 years, 185 days beating out the former mark held by Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain which held the record at 36 years and 164 days. This is a great motivator to continue the Lakers on their win streak.

Kobe’s All Star highlights

Posted on February 21, 2013 by lakersnation

The 2013 All Star Game was Kobe Bryant’s 15th appearance as a Western Conference All Star representing the Los Angeles Lakers. Kobe is a four time All Star MVP, even though he may not of received MVP honors this year he had a solid game. Below is the recap of all his highlights.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3OUYTd7bZQ

All Star Weekend

Posted on February 19, 2013 by lakersnation

This past weekend in Houston, Texas was a star studded event, the 2013 All Star Weekend. This is a weekend full of events and basketball challenges for all the NBA’s top players, and its a chance for all the celebrities to get together. The media has all attention on these players and celebrities on this weekend.

The Events were:

Feb. 15, 2013

Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
BBVA Rising Stars Challenge

Feb. 16, 2013

2013 Sears Shooting Stars (1st Event)
2013 Taco Bell Skills Challenge (2nd Event)
2013 Foot Locker Three-Point Contest (3rd Event)
2013 Sprite Slam Dunk (4th Event)

Feb. 17, 2013

NBA All Star Game

The main events of the All Star Weekend my opinion is always the Sprite Slam Dunk contest and the All Star Game.

The winner of this years Dunk contest representing the Eastern Conference was Terrence Ross of the Toronto Raptors.

The Most Valuable Player of the NBA All Star game was Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Staples Center Setup

Posted on February 19, 2013 by lakersnation

This is an interesting video of how Los Angles’ Staples Center is changed from a Hockey Arena for a Kings game into a basketball court for a Lakers game. This is a sped up version of what goes on between changes in the stadium. I found this to be interesting.

Remembering Greatness

Posted on February 14, 2013 by lakersnation

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar becomes the second retired Laker’s player to receive a statue created in his honor to stand in front of the Staples Center. The statue was revealed in a ceremony on November 2012, this statue was created to resemble Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s famous sky hook and will stand beside Magic Johnson’s statue as a reminder of all they brought to the Laker’s association.

The Rivalry Continues Tonight

Posted on February 7, 2013 by lakersnation

The biggest rivalry in NBA history is between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. This Rivalry will be played out tonight at Boston for the Lakers’ 5th game of their 7-game road trip.

This rivalry began in 1959 with their First NBA Finals pinned against each other, these two teams have met in 12 NBA Finals and both teams currently have the top two number of championships won in the League. The Celtics with 17 championships and the Lakers with 16 combining for 33 out of the 66 championships won in the NBA. Tip off is tonight at 8 PM ET on TNT tune in to see all the action of this historic rivalry.

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