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Mamba Throwback: “Somebody Wake Up Number 24.”

Going into their game against a young Portland Trailblazers team (26-39), on March 16, 2007, the Los Angeles Lakers (30-32) were coming off a season-high seven-game losing streak, with only three wins in the previous 16 games. During this seven-game skid, Kobe Bryant averaged 30.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.7 assists, on 42% shooting from theContinue reading “Mamba Throwback: “Somebody Wake Up Number 24.””

Mamba Throwback: “He has more than Dallas has.”

The Los Angeles Lakers (14-11) played against the Dallas Mavericks (18-7) at home on December 20, 2005. The game was never in question, with the Lakers taking care of the Dallas Mavericks handily 112-90, but the real show to watch was Kobe Bryant. Bryant exploded for 62 points on 58% shooting from the field, 40%Continue reading “Mamba Throwback: “He has more than Dallas has.””

Thank You Kobe, My Hero.

Mourning the death of my hero has been one of the hardest days of my life. The news of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others passing away in a helicopter crash left me in absolute disbelief, and utterly devastated. Kobe Bryant was much more than a basketball player, he was a lovingContinue reading “Thank You Kobe, My Hero.”

Kyle Kuzma is Figuring it Out

Kyle Kuzma suffered a stress reaction in his left foot while playing for Team USA this off-season. This injury kept him out of action for the Lakers’ training camp, pre-season, and a few games into the regular season. In the games he has played since returning from injury, Kyle Kuzma has had bad games, asContinue reading “Kyle Kuzma is Figuring it Out”

What Kyle Kuzma brings to the Lakers

Kyle Kuzma. Bring his name up in NBA circles, even amongst Laker fans and there will be a divide regarding their opinions on his game. Underrated. Overrated. No matter what your opinion is on Kuzma, the 24-year-old Laker as a former late 1st round pick has made a name for himself in the league andContinue reading “What Kyle Kuzma brings to the Lakers”

Intro

Hello there, my name is Adore Berzamina and this is a little intro about me and this blog and the purpose of it. I am an MCJ Major with an emphasis in Multimedia Production and I am aspiring to be a sports journalist one day. Basketball is my favorite sport and love, it’s been somethingContinue reading “Intro”