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For the most part these days, the GOAT debate comes down to Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James. But there remains a contingency of people who put Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant atop their list as the greatest to ever play the game. For a lot of people, the GOAT argument also encompasses who they were able to grow up watching. Obviously there are videos everyone can go back … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Shams Charania Names Kobe Bryant As His GOAT

Many basketball players would dream of being able to learn from a legend like Kobe Bryant in their career. That was the case for D’Angelo Russell whose rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers was also the final in the illustrious career of Kobe. Having a veteran who is a wealth of knowledge like Bryant can truly change the trajectory of someone’s career, but the young player … [Read more...] about Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Details Relationship With Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had perhaps the most impressive career of virtually any professional athlete. He is entering his 22nd NBA season and looks as though he’s barely lost a step, showing exactly how dominant he is with Team USA at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. James is an all-time great by nearly every metric. And when his career ultimately comes to an end in … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Hopes Legacy Goes Beyond Basketball

USA Basketball collected their first victory of the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday by defeating Nikola Jokic and Serbia handily with a 110-84 final score. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was the catalyst with 21 points, seven rebounds and nine assists on 9-for-13 from the field. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, though, was the standout with 23 points — 21 in the first half … [Read more...] about USA Basketball: LeBron James & Kevin Durant ‘Bring Out The Best In One Another’

Bronny James found himself in headlines in the aftermath of Las Vegas Summer League for reasons completely out of his control. Rumors circulated that an anonymous player on the Los Angeles Lakers roster criticized the team for giving James special treatment in Las Vegas. The entire story revolved around the word of one anonymous player, usually indicating a lack of significant … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Blake Hinson Denies ‘Nonsense’ Report About Bronny James