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The 2020 Orlando Bubble: The Lessons Learnt So Far
Embed from Getty Images When a team has been put into a strange situation such as that at Orlando, you begin to see them in a different light. As we write, there have been eight games played and there are four to go. Therefore, before the crunch conclusion to the championship, let’s reflect. Dion Waiters […] More
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The Top 10 NBA Teams of All Times According to Us
Embed from Getty Images Let’s lay out some criteria. We are going to go back to a time before 2010. We will look at the first 65 years or so of NBA teams to take out of the melting pot of the current NBA battles in Orlando. Second, we will promise to be, hand on […] More
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Milwaukee Bucks versus LA Lakers: What Makes Them Great?
Embed from Getty Images While the LA Lakers victories during the season might suggest dominance over the Bucks, there is no doubting the strength of the challenge between these franchises. When assessing which is the better team there are some important factors to consider – how does the offensive ability of Giannis compare to the […] More
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Lakers vs Clippers: Who Takes Over Los Angeles?
If you look through the history of the franchises of basketball that come out of LA, there is no competition. The legacy of the Lakers far exceeds anything that the Clippers could hope to achieve in the next 50 years. However, the beginning of greatness has to start somewhere, and we may be witnessing the […] More
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The Top 10 Small Forward Throughout Lakers’ History
Embed from Getty Images Of all the positions on the squad, the Lakers have always enjoyed an embarrassment of riches in forward play. In fact, they have been fortunate enough to have some of THE greatest small forwards in NBA history. You might think that the Greatest of All Time in the small forward position […] More
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The Best LA Lakers Centers of All-Time
So, the center is that player that has to do all aspects of the game brilliantly. They have huge defensive responsibilities, as they seek to keep the opponent from shooting by blocking shots and passes in those vital areas. Yet, they are also expected to fight for the rebounds in the offense. If you are […] More
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Top 7 LA Lakers Shooting Guards of All Time
Any ranking of players as the Greatest of All Time is fraught with challenges. How can you possibly judge across generations of players? Those playing 50 or more years ago will not play the same physical defense as current superstars. Equally, the players of old wouldn’t have had the support from physio, masseur, personal training […] More
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The Top 5 Point Guards in the History of the Lakers
As the team with the most championship titles and with times of pure dominance, it is always difficult to assess the best of the best in any position. Yet, the point guard position has served up more than a fair share of greats. Maybe, it is fair to say that the dominance of the sport […] More
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The Best Five Power Forwards in Lakers’ History
So, what makes a great power forward? First, you are going to have to be tall if you are going to be first on the scene for those rebounds. Second, you are going to need physical strength and a good amount of controlled aggression. Your job above all else is to be the best convertor […] More
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Will The Lakers Reignite Their Chemistry In The Bubble?
Prior to the pause of the 2019-20 season, the Lakers had been performing miracles. A team had miraculously recovered from a multi-year slump to deliver an amazing 49-14 performance. But would they be able to pick up where they left off? More
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Is Shaquille O’Neal the Greatest of All Time?
Remember in 1992 when no one knew what Shaq had to offer. He was an LSU junior and yet he was still a no-brainer as the top draft pick of the NBA. At the age of 20, Shaquille O’Neal had all the makings of a superstar of the game and had the potential to be […] More
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Is Trae Young positioning himself to be a Lakers’ Player?
Why does Trae Young’s move from one sports agent to another impact on the Lakers? A good question – and one that some would answer has no impact at all. However, the hairs on the arms of some fans have been raised by a certain career move by the star player – as it is […] More