After watching USA Basketball fail to medal in last summer’s FIBA World Cup, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took it upon himself to make sure the squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics was the absolute best it could be. James had not played for Team USA since 2012 but once he gave an early committed to play this summer, other superstars like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, … [Read more...] about Lakers News: LeBron James Named USA Flag Bearer For 2024 Paris Olympics
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Staples Center Locker Being Auctioned By Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s in New York has announced that bidding has begun on the Staples Center locker of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The locker carries an estimate of between $1-1.5 million as part of Sotheby’s ALTITUDE Capsule Collection and bidding is open through Aug. 2. The locker was discovered by a maintenance worker in 2018 during Staples Center renovations. The entire … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Kobe Bryant Staples Center Locker Being Auctioned By Sotheby’s
NBA Reaction To LeBron James Taking Over In Team USA’s Win Against Germany
For all the talent on the Team USA roster, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James still finds himself in at heart of some exciting clutch moments. Against South Sudan, Team USA trailed late in the fourth quarter and needed James to score on a layup to secure the victory. LeBron later said he didn’t mind Team USA being tested by South Sudan, but the win was far too close for … [Read more...] about NBA Reaction To LeBron James Taking Over In Team USA’s Win Against Germany
Joel Embiid Doesn’t Think Lakers Job Is Perfect Situation For JJ Redick
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has been in the headlines over the last couple days due to some of the comments he’s made while abroad with Team USA. Both of his major controversial comments have surrounded the Los Angeles Lakers, with one about LeBron James and the other about JJ Redick. Embiid’s words about James effectively suggested that he is not the same player he … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Doesn’t Think Lakers Job Is Perfect Situation For JJ Redick
LeBron James Didn’t Mind Team USA Being Tested Vs. South Sudan
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is proving that he can still be the hero when called upon. He played that role against South Sudan on Saturday in a Team USA exhibition match in London. The team is preparing for their run toward the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and faced an unexpected challenge. South Sudan, one of the members of the United States’ group at … [Read more...] about LeBron James Didn’t Mind Team USA Being Tested Vs. South Sudan