We Reminisce: Portland Nearly Making History Against Dallas In The 2003 NBA Playoffs
I never called Nick Van Exel shy. Too many jumpers early in shot clocks proved he had no conscience. I never called him timid either. Too many arguments with Del Harris proved that. I also never called him faint-hearted. He had enough street cred to get name-dropped in a song by Jigga. I figured he [...]
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January 19, 2012
This Day in Laker History: December 10th
Jonathan Daniel | AllsportNow with basketball back in action, Laker Nation has decided to continue to take you back through Laker history to recap important games, record-breaking performances and memorable news from the past 64 years of the franchise. DECEMBER 10, 1996 LA LAKERS 92 – SACRAMENTO KINGS 90 ROOKIE DEREK FISHER GUIDES LAKERS TO WIN AFTER VAN EXEL’S EJECTIONNick...
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December 10, 2011
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December 10, 2011
Reebok Blast
After the Kamikaze’s triumphant return, you knew Reebok was going to continue to look to their archives for upcoming releases. And the Reebok Blast appears to have called, “Next.” Inspired by the original ’90s version of the shoe made famous on the feet of Nick Van Exel, the Blast brings a refreshed, on-court look to [...]
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November 30, 2011
Friday night videos: Cedric Ceballos drops 50
We had Cedric Ceballos on the mind this week, for obvious reasons, and we’re glad he’s recovering. Rightfully most people think of him Suns player, but because I grew up in L.A. I gravitate towards his time as a Laker. I have a real soft spot for the Celballos, Nick Van Exel, Vlade Divac Lakers…
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November 25, 2011
How Antonio McDyess, Nick Van Exel showed real leadership
If you get the chance ESPN Films’ Unguarded, the story of Chris Herren and how he battled drug use throughout his college and brief NBA career. It’s compelling. But among the stories lost in the waves drugs can be how, during Herren’s time with the Nuggets veterans Antonio McDyess and Nick Van Exel went farther…
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November 03, 2011
THE SPURS HOT 21








