The Daily Laker

3/7/20

Welcome to the daily Laker, a Los Angeles Lakers fan podcast, today is Saturday, March the 7th 2020. Every morning we bring you the latest news and highlights from the previous day. With a flashback of Kobe Bryant's legacy.

The Los Angeles Lakers get a win against the Milwaukee Bucks behind a dominant performance from LeBron James

The final score had the Lakers with 113 points and the Bucks with 103 points

LeBron James finished with 37 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists

Anthony Davis finished with 30 points and 9 rebounds

For the Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 32 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists

The Lakers next game will be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday March the 8th at 7:30 pm

In other news

Dion Waiters has officially joined the Laker team. He did not play any minutes against the Bucks as the team wants to get him caught up with the game plan. The team hopes he can be a boost offensively off the bench during the minutes that LeBron is resting. (https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-reportedly-sign-dion-waiters-for-remainder-of-season-but-expectations-have-been-set/)

The Lakers have clinched their 1st playoff appearance since the 2012-2013 season. LeBron James had been to 8 straight NBA Finals until last year when he got a groin injury that kept him out 17 games. (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2878193-lakers-clinch-1st-playoff-berth-since-2013-with-win-over-giannis-bucks)

Your mamba mentality for the day.

Kobe Bryant quickly earned a spot in the NBA as one of the most exiting players to watch. In the 1997 - 1998 season Kobe Bryant's sophomore year, he was coming off the bench as the Lakers sixth man and got voted in to the All Star game for the first time. (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/617324-kobe-bryant-was-his-nba-all-star-game-mvp-award-his-last-stand-as-a-star)

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3/4/20

Welcome to the daily Laker, a Los Angeles Lakers fan podcast, today is Wednesday, March the 4th 2020. Every morning we bring you the latest news and highlights from the previous day. With a flashback of Kobe Bryant's legacy.

The Los Angeles Lakers get a win against the Philadelphia 76ers behind a dominant offensive performance from Anthony Davis

The final score had the Lakers with 120 points and the 76ers with 107 points

LeBron James finished with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 14 assists

Anthony Davis finished with 37 points and 13 rebounds

For the 76ers Glen Robinson the III led the way with 25 points

Tobias Harris had 18 points and 7 rebounds

The Lakers next game will be at home against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday March the 6th at 7:30 pm

In other news

Lebron James has been controlling every piece of his basketball career since he came into the league right out of high school. With moves such as the decision when he chose to sign with the Miami Heat in 2010 or how he controlled the rosters of his previous teams. According to an article by ESPN LeBron approached this Lakers season differently. He has been supportive publicly of the Laker General Manager Rob Pelinka and head coach Frank Vogel with all of the decisions that they are making. He has adapted to the point guard role in the Lakers line up, a position that he never liked playing because of the toll it takes on him every game. The most important change has been the relationships that he has cultivated with the Lakers organiztion at all levels, from players, to coaches and administration. He has previously been known to keep his sircle small but not anymore. (https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/beatsow28825669/lebron-james-approached-los-angeles-lakers-season-differently)

Your mamba mentality for the day.

Kobe Bryant made it to the NBA straight out of High school at 17 years old in 1996. In that rookie year, he participated in the slam dunk contest and took the trophy home. Something that was often forgotten due to his ability to score from anywhere on the floor, he came into the league known as a high flying dunker. Trying to drive to the basket every time he touched the ball. However, he quickly learned that that was a young mans game and if he wanted to have a long career he needed to work on his shot-making ability. and the rest is history. (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/617324-kobe-bryant-was-his-nba-all-star-game-mvp-award-his-last-stand-as-a-star)

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3/2/20

Welcome to the daily Laker, a Los Angeles Lakers fan podcast, today is Monday, March the 2nd 2020. Every morning we bring you the latest news and highlights from the previous day. With a flashback of Kobe Bryant's legacy.

The Los Angeles Lakers come out with a win after a tough match against the New Orleans Pelicans without Anthony Davis due to a knee injury and Alex Caruso out with a hamstring strain

The final score had the Lakers with 122 and the Pelicans with 114

LeBron James finished with 34 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists

Kyle Kuzma finished with 20 points

For the Pelicans Zion Williamson finished with 35 points and 7 rebounds

Lonzo ball had 19 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists

The Lakers next game will be at home against the Philiadelphia 76ers tomorrow March 3rd at 7 pm

In other news

Troy Daniels was waived by the Lakers just before the start of the New Orleans Pelicans game. This opens up a spot in the Lakers roster to pick someone up who can help in the last stretch of the season and playoffs. Daniels was used as a 3 point specialist but did not get many minutes for the Lakers. (https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-waive-troy-daniels-to-create-open-roster-spot-but-have-no-imminent-plans-to-sign-anyone-per-report/)

Danny Green admits failures to live up to Lakers' expectations. He was signed this last off season after winning the championship with the Toronto Raptors. His 2 most anticipated contributions to the team were going to be his 3 point shooting and defense. quote “This year, I haven’t been the specialist that I’ve needed to be,” Green said, per Melissa Rohlin of Sports Illustrated. “Still getting better, still perfecting it. But nothing in this league is easy to do, especially when people know what you’re good at. They’re going to try to limit that, take that away from you.” (https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-danny-green-admits-failure-to-live-up-to-team-expectations/)

Your mamba mentality for the day.

A chant that Laker fans got used to hearing was MVP whenever Kobe had one of his incredible performances. That eventually came true in the 2007 2008 season when he finally won the MVP season award. That same year the Lakers aquired Paul Gasol via trade and reached the Finals for the first time in 4 years. (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/617324-kobe-bryant-was-his-nba-all-star-game-mvp-award-his-last-stand-as-a-star)

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3/1/20

Welcome to the daily Laker, a Los Angeles Lakers fan podcast, today is Sunday, March the 1st 2020. Every morning we bring you the latest news and highlights from the previous day. With a flashback of Kobe Bryant's legacy.

The Los Angeles Lakers took a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies last night

The final score had the Lakers with 88 and the Grizzlies with 105

LeBron James finished with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists

Anthony Davis had 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists

For the Grizzlies Ja Morant finished with 27 points and 14 assists

The Lakers next game will be away against the New Orleans Pelicans Today at 5 pm

In other news

Rajon Rondo has continued to stay as one of the biggest stories this season because of his polarizing play. On some nights he reminds us of how his high IQ and playmaking abilities make him an important piece to the line up in order to win a championship. On other nights he makes no impact during his time on the court. Jared Dudley says the Lakers will need him to play at a high level to win it all. (https://www.lakersnation.com/jared-dudley-believes-lakers-need-rajon-rondo-to-win-2020-nba-finals/2020/02/29/)

One of the Lakers weaknesses this year has been when LeBron James is off the floor. The offense drops off dramatically according to the net efficiency rating which measures how many points a team scores and how many they allow. + 10.7 with him on the court ranking 2nd in the league and - 2.6 with him off the court ranking 22nd in the league. (https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28797810/the-los-angeles-lakers-work-their-offense-lebron-james-rests)

Your mamba mentality for the day.

One of Kobe Bryant's many achievements on the basketball court came on January 22nd 2006 against the Toronto Raptors. He finished the game with 81 points on 28-of-46 shooting from the field, 7-of-13 from beyond the arc and 18-20 from the free-throw line. He always knew he could do something like this, quote “It’s really a testament to the power of imagination, honestly,” Kobe Bryant told ESPN.com, referring to his 81-point game. “There’s a lot of players who come up now who don’t think 80 points is possible. You think 50, and if you’re really hot — 60. I never had that limit. Ever. I never, ever thought that way. I always thought 80 was possible. I thought 90 was possible. I thought 100 was possible. Always. I think that game is a testament to what happens when you put no ceiling to what you’re capable of doing.” (https://clutchpoints.com/kobe-bryant-legendary-81-point-game-against-raptors/)

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2/28/20

Welcome to the daily Laker, a Los Angeles Lakers fan podcast, today is Friday, February the 28th 2020. Every morning we bring you the latest news and highlights from the previous day. With a flashback of Kobe Bryant's legacy.

The Los Angeles Lakers extend their winning streak to 7 games by defeating the Golden State Warriors last night

The final score had the Lakers with 116 and the Warriors with 86

LeBron James did not play this game as he sat out with a sore groin

Anthony Davis led the team with 23 points and 6 rebounds

Kyle Kuzma finished with 18 points

For the Warriors Eric Paschall finished with 23 points

The Lakers next game will be away against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday February 29 at 5 pm

In other news

Markieff Morris is grateful to be playing along Lebron and to have the opportunity to be competing for a championship contender. quote “Just trying to pick my spots, really,” Morris said of playing with LeBron. “Trying to play off of him. Best player in the game. He makes the job a lot easier for us. I think we got something special.” (https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-markieff-morris-reacts-first-time-playing-with-lebron-james/)

The Lakers have shown many strengths this season so far but none more important than the way they have finished close games making them the most clutch team in the NBA. (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2878198-los-angeles-lakers-versatility-driving-crunch-time-success)

Dion Waiters is set to meet with the Lakers on March 2nd for the second time, the 28 year old veteran could be another great addition to the depth of the roster. (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2878061-lakers-rumors-free-agent-dion-waiters-to-meet-with-la-for-2nd-time-after-buyout)

Your mamba mentality for the day.

Kobe Bryant was drafted in 1996 by the charlotte hornets in the first round with the 13th pick. Jerry West manufactured a trade to get Kobe to the Lakers by sending away his center Vlade Divac. 20 years later Kobe Bryant retired as the Lakers all time leading scorer with 33,643. (https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/kobe-bryant-lakers-career-timeline-nba/2003017/)

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2/26/20

Welcome to the daily Laker, a Los Angeles Lakers fan podcast, today is Wednesday, February the 26th 2020. Every morning we bring you the latest news and highlights from the previous day. With a flashback of Kobe Bryant's legacy.

The Los Angeles Lakers extend their winning streak to 6 games by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans last night

The final score had the Lakers with 118 and the Pelicans with 109

LeBron James finished with his season high in points with 40 to go along with 8 rebounds and 6 assists

Anthony Davis finished with 21 points and 14 rebounds

Alex Caruso had some important plays down the stretch and finished with 8 points and 8 assists

The new guy on the team Markieff Morris played 15 minutes and finished with 4 points

For the Pelicans Brandon Ingram finished with 34 points while Zion Williamson finished with 29

The Lakers next game will be away against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday February 27 at 7:30 pm

In other news

Once again there are reports that the Lakers are not done making moves this season as they prepare for the playoffs. Dion Waiters is still a free agent and he could be having a workout with the Lakers in the near future. (https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/lakers-will-meet-with-dion-waiters-next-week-as-they-continue-to-seek-reinforcements-per-report/)

Your mamba mentality for the day.

A picture of Kobe Bryant attending Giannas classroom during career day shows him wearing his Lakers uniform while she wears his gold medal and they both share huge smiles. Showing just how much they bonded with each other and basketball. (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/kobe-bryant-dressed-lakers-uniform-214807240.html)

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The Los Angeles Lakers did not have a game yesterday

They will be back on the court today in the staples center to face the New Orleans Pelicans at 7pm

The Lakers currently hold the longest winning streak in the league at 5 games

Markieff Morris is now officially a laker and should be able to get some minutes tonight against the Pelicans. (https://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/lakers-sign-markieff-morris)

On February 14th Kobe Bryant was named a finalist for the basketball Hall of Fame class of 2020. He played 20 seasons for the Lakers, helping them win 5 championships. He was the most valuable player of the league in the 2007-2008 season. He finished his career as the 4th all time leading scorer, named to the all nba team 15 times, NBA all defensive team 12 times and named to the NBA all star game 18 times. His basketball accomplishments leave a legacy of a man that put everything on line in order to become the best the he could be. (https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/200214-kobe-bryant-named-finalist-basketball-hall-of-fame)

2/24/20

Welcome to the daily Laker, a Los Angeles Lakers fan podcast, today is Monday, February the 24th 2020. Every morning we bring you the latest news and highlights from the previous day. With a flashback of Kobe Bryant's legacy.

The Los Angeles Lakers increase their winning streak to 5 games after beating their rivals the Celtics yesterday

The final score was Lakers 114 and Celtics with 112

Lebron James finished with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists

Anthony Davis had 32 points, 13 rebounds and 3 assists

Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 41 points to tie his career high

The next game for the lakers is tomorrow, Tuesday the 25th against the New Orleans Pelicans  at 7pm in the Staples Center

The Pelicans sit at the 9th spot in the western conference standings with just half a game behind the Portland Trailblazers

In other news

The rumblings of Markieff Morris joining the lakers have been made into facts. The 30 year old veteran will join the team signing a 1.75 million dollar deal after clearing waivers. (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2874980-lakers-rumors-markieff-morris-to-sign-175m-contract-after-clearing-waivers)

The lakers have been struggling to contain big wing players this season. Jayson Tatum being the most recent and puts him in the kryptonite line up to go along with Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam and Ben Simmons. How should they Lakers solve this issue? (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2877711-even-in-la-win-jayson-tatum-exposed-crucial-lakers-weakness)

Your mamba mentality for the day.

On the day of Kobe Bryant's memorial I want to remember one of his greatest speeches during the retirement of his numbers 2 and 24 at the staples center on December 2017 “Lastly our daughters, Natalia, Bianca and Gianna. You guys know that if you do the work, you work hard enough, dreams come true. You know that, we all know that. But hopefully what you get from tonight is that those times when you get up early and you work hard; those times when you stay up late and you work hard; those times when don’t feel like working — you’re too tired, you don’t want to push yourself — but you do it anyway. That is actually the dream. That’s the dream. It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. And if you guys can understand that, what you’ll see happen is that you won’t accomplish your dreams, your dreams won’t come true, something greater will. (Points to the rafters). And if you guys can understand that, then I’m doing my job as a father.” -Kobe Bryant

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2/22/20

Welcome to the daily Laker, a Los Angeles Lakers fan podcast, today is Saturday, February the 22nd 2020. Every morning we bring you the latest news and highlights from the previous day. With a flashback of Kobe Bryant's legacy.

The Los Angeles Lakers are now on a 4 game winning streak after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies last night

The final score had the lakers at 117 and grizzlies with 105

This loss puts the grizzlies at 28 wins and 28 losses with only 3 and a half games ahead of the trail blazers for 8th place in the western conference

Lebron James finished with 32 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists

Anthony Davis had 28 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists

Avery Bradley finished the game as the 3rd leading scorer for the lakers with 14 points

The next game for the lakers is tomorrow, Sunday the 23rd against the Boston Celtics at 12:30pm in the Staples Center

The celtics sit at the at the 3rd spot in the eastern conference standings with 39 wins and 16 loses

In other news

Due to Kobe Bryant's death and the postponed clipper game that followed it, 3 games have been rescheduled. The lakers will play 3 consecutive games starting April 7 against the Golden State Warriors, April 8 against the Chicago Bulls and April 9 against the Los Angeles Clippers. (https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NBA/2020/02/21/NBA-reschedules-postponed-Los-Angeles-Lakers-Clippers-game-for-April-9/2551582338352/)

Demarcus Cousins will likely be waived Sunday in order to open up a spot in the roster. Markieff Morris looks to be the player that the lakers will try and pick up if he clears wavers. (https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28752786/sources-lakers-waiving-demarcus-cousins-eyeing-markieff-morris)

Your mamba mentality for the day.

Kobe Bryant’s memorial will be on Monday February 24 and officials are urging people to stay away from the staples center if they don't have tickets. The memorial starts at 10am and you will be able to watch it on spectrum news 1, ABC news live, hulu, facebook watch, apple tv or latimes.com (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-02-21/no-ticket-to-the-kobe-bryant-memorial-on-monday-heres-how-to-watch)

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2/21/20

Welcome to the daily Laker, a Los Angeles Lakers fan podcast. today is Friday, February the 21st 2020. Every morning we bring you the latest news and highlights from the previous day. With a flashback of Kobe Bryant's legacy.

The Los angles lakers are back on the court tonight against the Memphis Grizzlies at 7:30pm in the staples center

The lakers still sit at the number 1 spot in the western conference with 41 wins and 12 loses

The grizzlies are at the number 8th spot with 28 wins and 27 loses, 5 games behind the Dallas Mavericks for the 7th spot

In other news

The lakers still remain hopeful that demarcus cousins can make a return this season as he can be a great addition to the lineup. He can spot up for shots as the stretch 5 when LeBron drives it in for the kick out. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/28746336/demarcus-cousins-hopeful-joining-lakers-playoff-run

Maurice harkless has been getting a lot of attention as a potential player the lakers could be interested in picking up in the buy out market. However, some concerns from harkless are how many minutes he would play in an already deep roster and he will be a free agent this offseason who expects a pay raise that the lakers may not be willing to offer. (https://www.ibtimes.com/nba-rumors-harkless-undecided-about-next-move-buyout-hangs-2926433)

Your mamba mentality for the day.

Kobe Bryant’s first game In the NBA came for a preseason game in November 3, 1996 against the Minnesota timberwolves. As a 17 year old straight out of high school, He came off the bench to play 6 minutes, take 1 shot and finish with zero points, 1 rebound, 1 block, 1 turnover and 1 foul. Not one of his best outings but what is impressive is the focus and poise he Possessed even at the very beginning of his career. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjA-B4CRDY4)

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