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Dwight Howard Reportedly Voiced Frustrations With Mike D’Antoni To Lakers GM

Dwight Howard reportedly voiced his frustrations with Mike D’Antoni to Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak during his exit interview after the Lakers first round playoff exit. Howard becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1. According to ESPN Los Angeles: According to sources with knowledge of the situation, part of the discussion between Howard and Kupchak centered around Howard’s frustration...
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Kobe Bryant Says He Isn’t Retiring, Thinking About Writing a Book

Kobe Bryant said he had a big announcement last night and unstable Lakers fans thought he might be announcing his retirement. Instead he announcement that he is going to fight homelessness, which is a great cause by the way. Kobe says he isn’t retiring yet and he is considering writing a book.  This is in response to Phil Jackson talking about Kobe is his book. Really?? Me....
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Report: Dwight Howard Favors Rockets or Mavericks, Plans to Take His Time Deciding Whether to Stay With Lakers

Dwight Howard has said he doesn’t want a big, circus-like atmosphere surrounding his free agency decision this summer. But a small circus may do. While the Lakers reportedly want to figure out quickly whether Howard will return, Howard “has privately indicated he plans to give strong consideration to multiple teams,” Ken Berger of CBSSports.com reports league sources as saying...
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18 hours ago  |  Discuss

Jeanie Buss Talks Back To Phil Jackson On Twitter

This is what a healthy relationship looks like, and why Jeanie Buss and Phil Jackson will be just fine, even if he's coaching in Timbuktu.  Phil has been getting a ton of flack in the media and by fans for the comments that were leaked in his book Eleven Rings, where he states that Michael Jordan is better than Kobe Bryant. He event felt the need to respond to it all, tweeting...
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19 hours ago  |  Discuss

Kobe Bryant denies retirement rumors

Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant said he was planning a major announcement on his Facebook page this weekend, but it was not about retirement as many thought it might be. Bryant wrote Saturday on his Facebook page that, “You won’t want to miss the 
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Dwight Howard: No Lakers lock, Texas bound?

via CBS Sports The Dwightmare continues. While the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to have everything Dwight Howard wanted, a disastrous season that saw the team barely making the playoffs,  and an eventual disgraceful exit, Dwight Howard is now listening to all comers. The speculation game is bright and about, but we all know how unpredictable and fickle he is. Teams will make aggressive...
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Kobe Bryant Calls Phil Jackson’s Comparison to Michael Jordan ‘Apples to Oranges’

In the debate of Team Kobe vs. Team MJ, Phil Jackson picked Michael Jordan in his new book “Eleven Rings: The Soul of Success.” Kobe Bryant took issue with Jackson’s analysis in a tweet on Friday night, saying he and Jordan could not be compared. The comparisons are #apples2oranges Wonder what the perception would be if M played wit @shaq instead #differentroles #differentcareerpaths—...
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Metta World Peace Does Weather For Fox 11 Los Angeles (Video)

If you were ever curious what Metta World Peace of the Los Angeles Lakers does in his off-time, this video may be perfect for you. Pay attention to the weather map and the names above/below the city names; this is exactly what one would expect out of Metta.The post Metta World Peace Does Weather For Fox 11 Los Angeles (Video) appeared first on The NBA Mistress.
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2 days ago  |  Discuss
TWO OF THE GREATS

Kobe responds to Phil's comparison

Kobe Bryant tweeted a response to Phil Jackson comparing him with Michael Jordan in his upcoming book. See what he said.

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2 days ago  |  Discuss
BUNGLED SITUATION

Phil talks Lakers choosing D'Antoni

Phil Jackson talked about the Lakers choosing to hire Mike D'Antoni as head coach despite interviewing him for the job.

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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Kobe Bryant literally dove into an ocean full of sharks

Through the years Kobe Bryant has claimed to be the ultimate competitor. The Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard has built his entire myth around it. Each and every one of his nicknames/handles point to this. ” The Assassin,” ” The Black Mamba” and other aliases serve to point to his psyche as much as they point to his basketball skills. Heidi Burgett over at Nike has just...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss
AIN'T NO BULL

Phil Jackson compares MJ, Kobe

In an upcoming memoir, legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson compares the games of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Which player does the Zen Master favor?

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4 days ago  |  1 Comment

Why Dwight Howard Has Played His Last Game With The Lakers

The postseason is over for one of the most disappointing Los Angeles Laker teams in history. At the center of it is Dwight Howard. Los Angeles was the focal point for what was probably the only interesting storyline at the end of the regular season, but the all the air left the tires once the post-season started. The Lakers made us all believe in a dream, then they splashed the water...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss
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