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When the Los Angeles Lakers traded to acquire Kobe Bryant on draft night in 1996, there was a considerable amount of risk, as Bryant was coming out of high school and Shaquille O’Neal was on the roster looking to win championships.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 7

Nick Van Exel: Kobe Bryant’s Infamous Misses Were Key To Building His ‘Mamba Mentality’

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is widely considered one of the best players in NBA history. While his smooth footwork and elite shot-making ability were routinely cited as his greatest assets, Bryant’s single-minded commitment to perfecting his craft was undoubtedly the secret to his greatness.

NBA News / Lindy's Sports / August 8

Nick Van Exel's Former Mansion Relists for $12 Million

The former home of 12-year NBA veteran Nick Van Exel, who played for teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Golden State Warriors, is back on the market.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 9

Nick Van Exel Reveals Why Nobody Worked Like Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant

Ever since his tragic passing in 2020, many stories have emerged about Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and the impact he had on his former teammates and others he interacted with throughout his 20-year NBA career.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 9

Nick Van Exel Tells Origin Of Infamous ‘1-2-3 Cancun’ Lakers Huddle

The Los Angeles Lakers of the mid-1990s may not have had the championships of eras that came before and after, but there were a number of talented players on those squads who won a lot of games and made playoff runs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 7

Nick Van Exel Praises Kobe Bryant’s Work Ethic

Before Kobe Bryant was a five-time NBA champion and among the best to ever play the game of basketball, he was an 18-year-old rookie as the 11th man on a Los Angeles Lakers team that won 56 games and lost in the second round of the playoffs.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 6

Michael Jordan Forced Himself To Guard Eddie Jones Due To Him Sporting Jordans, Says Nick Van Exel

Athletes need motivation to be at their best, and some of the greatest in history thrive on developing rivalries. Michael Jordan had a habit of forming “micro-rivalries” of sorts, where he would hype himself up by creating vendettas in his head while on the court.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 3

Nick Van Exel Refused to Gamble with Michael Jordan on the Golf Course

If Michael Jordan had two vices he had to name, gambling and golf would almost certainly be on the tip of his tongue. Now combining the two? Even better for ‘His Airness’.

NBA News / Scoop B / October 21

'I Got a Great Seat!' – Nick Van Exel on Kobe, Shaq, and the Evolution of the Game

In the annals of NBA history, Nick Van Exel remains one of the most exciting point guards of the 1990s. Known for his “Nick the Quick” speed, long-range bombs, and electrifying playmaking, Van Exel recently sat down to reflect on his career, the players he shared the court with, and how the modern game stacks up against his era.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 14, 2025

Ex-Lakers Star Nick Van Exel Points Finger at Shoes For Rash of NBA Injuries

Former Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks point guard Nick Van Exel played 13 seasons in the NBA, during which he became one of the quickest and most

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

NBA News / Basketball Network / December 6, 2024

'I would leave Krispy Kreme doughnuts on Antonio's doorstep every day' - How Nick Van Exel desperately recruited Antonio McDyess to the Nuggets

In the 1998 offseason, which actually took place in January 1999 because of the NBA lockout, one of the most prominent free agents was Antonio McDyess.

NBA News / Basketball Network / December 6, 2024

Nick Van Exel recalls when Jay-Z mentioned him in a song - 'That was the craziest summer in my life'

2003 was a big year for Nick Van Exel. Van Exel had seemingly gone into obscurity after his infamous Lakers exit in 1998. But that year, he finished 4th in the Sixth Man of the Year voting, averaging 19.5 points and 4.1 assists in the playoffs as his Dallas Mavericks team made a run to the 2003 Western Conference Finals.

NBA News / Basketball Network / December 6, 2024

Nick Van Exel explains why he would dominate in today's era: 'If I can come down and shoot 10 or 15 3's, nobody cares'

It’s a question that’s often asked but never fully answered: How would NBA legends fare in today’s fast-paced, 3-point-heavy style of play? Nick Van Exel, a former All-Star guard turned coach, recently addressed this debate.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 5, 2024

Former Lakers Legend Transitions Into Player Representation

Former All-Star Los Angeles Lakers point guard Nick Van Exel is taking on a wild new role. Marc Stein reports that the 6-foot-1 former pro has transitioned into a role as a co-founder and partner for athlete agency 100X Sports, which will represent NBA and NFL athletes.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / December 5, 2024

And-Ones: Woj, Awards, Samanic, Van Exel

In mid-September, perhaps the most surprising news of the NBA offseason occurred: Adrian Wojnarowski announced that he was retiring from ESPN and the news industry as a whole.

Former NBA All-Star is becoming an agent

A former NBA All-Star is taking his first steps into becoming an agent. 13-year NBA pro Nick Van Exel is taking on the role with 100X Sports. The agency has divisions for the NFL and NBA, and bills Van Exel as a co-founder and partner.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Basketball Network / December 5, 2024

Nick Van Exel recalls getting drafted by the Lakers after the Showtime Era: 'I didn't look at it in the big scope of things'

Nick Van Exel burst into the scene as a second-round pick at an odd time. The Los Angeles Lakers' glory days in the Showtime Era were over, so it was time to build something from scratch.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 28, 2024

Former Lakers star approves of Bronny James’ jersey number

Bronny James’ new jersey number with the Los Angeles Lakers has the stamp of approval of one of the team’s former All-Stars.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 4, 2024

This Day In Lakers History: Nick Van Exel Outduels Gary Payton To Eliminate SuperSonics From NBA Playoffs

In the mid-1990s the Los Angeles Lakers were in a transition between the ‘Showtime’ era of the 1980s to the Kobe-Shaq era of the early 2000s. Young players like Nick Van Exel, Eddie Jones, and Cedric Ceballos led the way along with veterans like Sedale Threatt and Vlade Divac.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 23, 2024

D’Angelo Russell ‘Blessed Beyond Measures’ To Break Lakers 3-Point Record

D’Angelo Russell came into the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Friday night tied with Nick Van Exel for the franchise record for 3-pointers made in a season, a record set during the 1994-95 season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 23, 2024

D’Angelo Russell ‘Blessed Beyond Measure’ To Break Lakers 3-Point Record

D’Angelo Russell came into the Los Angeles Lakers’ game Friday night tied with Nick Van Exel for the franchise record for 3-pointers made in a season, a record set during the 1994-95 season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / March 23, 2024

D’Angelo Russell Breaks Nick Van Exel’s Lakers Single-Season 3-Point Record

D’Angelo Russell broke Nick Van Exel‘s Los Angeles Lakers single-season three-point record last night (3/22) against the Philadelphia 76ers. Van Exel made 183 3s during the 1994-95 NBA season. Russell has hit 187 3s this season. “It just feels good to be part of one of these type of deals,” Russell said.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / March 13, 2024

D’Angelo Russell Trying To ‘Shatter’ Nick Van Exel’s Lakers Single-Season 3-Point Record

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell is having arguably his best season as a professional basketball player, and that is in large part due to his play in the last two months since being re-inserted into the starting lineup and his incredible efficiency from beyond the arc.