Congratulations to the 2012- 2013 Los Angeles Lakers. You have finally earned your place in history. After such a rough start it seemed all was over. The firing of your coach, Dwight Howard’s fiberglass back not healing, the hiring of your new coach, and the childish spat between your beloved superstar and another stud … Continue reading »
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Howard says he could've sat out year until now
OKLAHOMA CITY Did Dwight Howard rush his way back into the Lakers' lineup?
He had back surgery last April, was traded to the Lakers in August and started his comeback by playing two exhibition games last November. He tried not to second-guess his decision Tuesday a few hours before his 55th regular-season game.
"Looking back on it, I could have sat out the whole season...
Josh Smith Thinks Dwight Howard Is ‘Loyal Athlete and Loyal Person,’ Believes Howard Will Re-Sign With Lakers
Via NESN.com
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March 05, 2013
At least somebody still has a high opinion of Dwight Howard. His old buddy, Josh Smith, weighed in on Howard’s impending free agency, not only sharing his thoughts on his friend’s future but also offering a glimpse into the big fella’s soul.
In an eyebrow-raising interview with the Los Angeles Daily News over the weekend, Smith said “it would be a shock to me” if Howard...
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March 05, 2013
Lakers Can Count On Kobe Bryant For Playoff-Berth
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Looking at the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent success, Kobe Bryant seems to be a man of his word. After his “playoff-guarantee” a few weeks ago, Bryant has led the underachieving Lakers back to the .500 mark for the first time since Dec. 28 when they were 15-15.
Already having one his most efficient seasons of his career, Kobe has elevated his game...
Who's best, Kobe or LeBron? Jordan makes his pick
During a recent special on NBA TV, Michael Jordan was asked who is the best player is in the game today, Kobe Bryant or LeBron James?
The six-time NBA champion and five-time league MVP's gives a bit of a mixed signal with his answer, but ultimately chooses Bryant because of his five titles.
Kobe Posterizes Josh Smith (Video)
Via Word On The Game
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March 04, 2013
Kobe Bryant is in his 17th season in the NBA. Many expected the superstar to finally start showing his age this season and begin to slow down, but by all accounts that has not been the case. Shooting a career high in FG%, the Black Mamba is showing us that he still has plent left [...]
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March 04, 2013
Kobe celebrated win over Hawks by high-fiving Jeremy Piven
Via Diehardsport
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March 04, 2013
Kobe Bryant got the Lakers back to a .500 record (30-30) after a 34 point night that included the go-ahead layup with nine seconds left. Apparently the Black Mamba is also a big Entourage fan as he celebrated Los Angeles’ win by high-fiving with Entourage star, Jeremy Piven (Air Gold).
[@CorkGaines]
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March 04, 2013
Breaking! Kobe Bryant Still Good at Basketball
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March 04, 2013
The Big Leagues The Lakers guard posterizes Josh Smith, then hits game-winner for good measure.
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March 04, 2013
What I Missed: Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant’s Givenchy Modal Airplane Scarf
Via More Than Stats
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March 06, 2013
Since Kobe Bryant and his Lakers are playing right now against the OKC Thunder, I might as well post this look I missed from him during the NBA All Star Weekend.I like to keep my material fresh and up-to-date, but umm, YOLO(On this post). At the 2013 NBA Celebrity All-Star game, Kobe wore a chic printed $595 Givenchy Cotton Modal Airplane Scarf. The vintage military design of this...
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March 06, 2013
Video: Kobe Bryant dunks hard in Josh Smith’s grill
Via Los That Sports Blog
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March 04, 2013
Tweet The Black Mamba may be 34 years old, but when it comes down to crunch-time of a game, he’s still going to deliver. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers were in a tight contest in the fourth quarter with the Hawks, down 94-93, when Kobe drove down the lane and hammered down this monster jam [...]
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March 04, 2013
Bryant's 34 lift Lakers past Hawks
Kobe Bryant scored 11 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter and hit the go-ahead layup with 9 seconds left, leading the Los Angeles Lakers back to .500 for the first time in more than two months with a 99-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.
Steve Blake stole Josh Smith's final pass in the waning seconds for the Lakers (30-30), who blew a 16-point lead in the...
Sex.com Offers Kobe $5 Million to Go Agains LeBron in Slam Dunk contest
Via Terez Owens
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March 06, 2013
There can only be one T….
Here is a look at the press release that offers $5 million to Kobe Bryant to entice him to defend not only his reputation but also his victory from 1997. “We at Sex.com feel it is important for the sport of basketball that Kobe and Lebron face-off in the dunk contest and we want to be part of this historic event. The NBA’s best players used to enter...
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March 06, 2013
Metta World Peace: 'I'm not a dirty player'
EL SEGUNDO, CA -- Despite his key role in the NBA black eye infamously known as "Malice in the Palace" in 2004 and a record eleven league-mandated suspensions since 2003, Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace isnt a dirty player.
Just ask him.
"I didnt bring aggression to the (NBA)," he said during a session with reporters following Saturdays practice...
Kobe Bryant asked about Serge Ibaka’s groin chop: “probably would have smacked him in the mouth”
Via Sports-Kings
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March 04, 2013
Solanus de la Serna (Credit: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
For the desperate Los Angeles Lakers, every game is key from here on out as they continue their pursuit of a playoff berth. However, Tuesday’s matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder carries additional pressure as the Lakers will try to prove that they can hang tough with the League’s best in their first game at .500 in...
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March 04, 2013
Oklahoma City’s Serge Ibaka puts Dwight Howard in his place
Via Gamedayr
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March 05, 2013
The Oklahoma City Thunder's Serge Ibaka put back the Lakers' Dwight Howard in a big way on Tuesday night.
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March 05, 2013
Dunk of the night: Kobe Bryant on Hawks Josh Smith
Via Jocks and Stiletto Jill
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March 04, 2013
Kobe AKA Black Mamba AKA Vino is showing that age is just a number as far as he’s concerned. Check out this dunk on Hawks Josh Smith from the Lakers win on Sunday.
That actually looked like #8 fro Kobe. The Lakers are now at .500 with about 6 weeks left until the playoffs
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March 04, 2013
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