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Former Harlem Globetrotter basketball star Connie Hawkins passes away

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122379) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 7 Oct 17

Former Harlem Globetrotters basketball player Connie "The Hawk" Hawkins passed away on Friday due to an illness. Hawkins was 75 years of age. Hawkins played basketball in the American Basketball Association (ABA) for the...

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Magic Johnson wants Lonzo Ball to be a leader

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122379) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 24 Jun 17

Los Angeles Lakers front office personnel leader Magic Johnson explained why he drafted UCLA freshman Lonzo Ball to his team. Johnson believes that Ball can a leader of his team in the near future after former Laker D' Angelo...

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NBA Free agency rumors have LeBron James going to the Lakers

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122379) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 16 Jun 17

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James who can opt out of his contract could be joining the Los Angeles Lakers since he feels after he completed his mission of getting his home team the Cavaliers an National Basketball...

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Cleveland Cavaliers have a "us against the world" mindset

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122379) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 27 May 17

Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin is taking a "Us against the world" point of view for the upcoming 2017 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals versus the Golden State Warriors. Despite the fact that the...

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Do you wish LaVar Ball would just go away?

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122379) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 17 May 17

This is just my opinion since it is the month of May which is ratings sweeps month where television shows will do anything to gain some free publicity to get the people to watch their shows. Case in point was the Fox Sports 1 talk...

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Los Angeles Lakers

Fishmomma @Fishmomma (11658) • United States 4 Mar 17

I really feel for the team who lost another game, so 6th in a row. Now we see the Buss Family in the news again, as the Buss Children are fighting over control of the Los Angeles Lakers. On May 15th, the court will figure out...

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Los Angeles Lakers

Fishmomma @Fishmomma (11658) • United States 22 Feb 17

The Los Angeles Lakers are making big changes, as they haven't made the playoffs since 2012-13. I know this because many people in this state are mad because the team has a losing record. Magic Johnson is the new President Of...

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Favorite Lakers Players #1 - Magic Johnson

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43685) • Denver, Colorado 21 Dec 16

I know, go figure. Magic Johnson is #1 in my Favorite Lakers Players series. You were expecting Vlade Divac, perhaps? Most commonly known as "Magic," Earvin Johnson played 13 seasons in the NBA, all of them with the Lakers. And...

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Favorite Lakers Players #2 - James Worthy

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43685) • Denver, Colorado 20 Dec 16

@JohnRoberts has been speculating about #2 in my Favorite Lakers Players series, and he was right: small forward James Worthy. Nicknamed "Big Game James," James Worthy played 12 seasons in the NBA, all of them with the Los...

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Favorite Lakers Players #3 - Kobe Bryant

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43685) • Denver, Colorado 19 Dec 16

I am going on one hour of sleep at the moment, but that isn't enough to keep me from #3 in my Favorite Lakers Players: shooting guard Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant played 20 seasons in the NBA, all of them with the Lakers (according...

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Favorite Lakers Players #4 - Kareem Abdul - Jabbar

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43685) • Denver, Colorado 18 Dec 16

We're at #4 in my Favorite Lakers Players series, and that designation belongs to the legendary Kareem Abdul - Jabbar. The NBA's all time leading scorer, Kareem Abdul - Jabbar played 20 seasons in the NBA, 14 of which were with...

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Favorite Lakers Players #5 - Shaquille O'Neal

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43685) • Denver, Colorado 17 Dec 16

I was lax, so let's catch up with #5 in my Favorite Lakers Players series: Shaquille O'Neal. Known as "Shaq," Shaquille O'Neal played 19 seasons in the NBA, eight of them with the Los Angeles Lakers. A big, strong center, Shaq...

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Favorite Lakers Players #6 - Jerry West

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43685) • Denver, Colorado 15 Dec 16

For #6 in my Favorite Lakers Players series, all you need to know is "legend:" point and shooting guard Jerry West. Nicknamed "Mr.Clutch" for his ability to make clutch shots, Jerry West played 14 years in the NBA, all with the...

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Favorite Lakers Players #9 - Derek Fisher

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43685) • Denver, Colorado 11 Dec 16

Time for some hoops now as we are at #9 in my Favorite Lakers Players series, Point Guard Derek Fisher. Derek Fisher played 18 seasons in the NBA, with a total of 13 of them in two stints with the Lakers. During those years,...

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Favorite Lakers Players #10 - Nick Van Exel

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43685) • Denver, Colorado 10 Dec 16

It's no secret that I love sports. Anyone that knows me can verify this. So far, I've counted down my favorite Raiders and Avalanche players. It's time to move on to basketball with a series on my Favorite Lakers Players, starting...

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San Antonio Spurs sign free agent C/F Pau Gasol to a new year contract

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122379) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 14 Jul 16

The Associated Press reports the news on Thursday the San Antonio Spurs have signed former Chicago Bulls center and forward Pau Gasol, 36, to a two year, $30 million dollar contract. With the retirement of Tim Duncan this week...

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Minnesota Timberwolves sign free agent C/F Jordan Hill to a two year deal

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122379) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 13 Jul 16

Adrian Wojanarowski reports the news the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday have signed former Indiana Pacers center and forward Jordan Hill, 28, to a two year, $8 million dollar contract. Hill was a first round draft choice of...

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Thanks for the Memory, Kobe

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43685) • Denver, Colorado 13 Apr 16

Since tonight is Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's final game, I figured I'd tell a short-but-true story. One night, a good friend and I went to a Nuggets/Lakers game in Denver. Of course, we both were rooting for the Lakers. After...

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Battle for L.A.: Lake Show vs. Lob City.

thrwbckjay67 @thrwbckjay67 (2870) • United States 12 Jul 12

As of right now, who is the better team going into 2012-2013 in Los Angeles? The Lakers are older, but WAY more experienced and have one of the best players in the game in Kobe Bryant. but can they get past their soft interior...

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets

thatsjvl @jvincent_129 (4994) • Philippines 27 Apr 12

What does it take for the Lakers/Nuggets to win the series? The lakers will win the series if they utilize their big men to the fullest. They have the twin tower combination of Bynum and Gasol in their front line...

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