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Phil Jackson Opens Up on Past Marijuana Use, NBA Weed Culture

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Phil Jackson smoked marijuana? NO WAY! And it wasn't medicinal, and instead recreational? YOU DON'T SAY! The Zen master is totally chill and relaxed, so it makes sense that he smoked the good weed, I mean just look at the featured image here. The New York Knicks President appeared on this week's episode of We Need to Talk on CBS Sports Network, and he talked about the culture … [Read more...] about Phil Jackson Opens Up on Past Marijuana Use, NBA Weed Culture

Duke’s Brandon Ingram Going #2 to the L.A. Lakers Will Happen

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Los Angeles Lakers fans would love to see Ben Simmons (profiled in detail here) get the opportunity to wear gold and purple, just like he did in college and high school, but it's not going to happen. It's been confirmed, Simmons is going first to the Philadelphia 76ers, and that means Brandon Ingram is going to Los Angeles at two. These are the predictable picks in the NBA … [Read more...] about Duke’s Brandon Ingram Going #2 to the L.A. Lakers Will Happen

L.A. Lakers 2016 NBA Draft Mocksourcing

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The 2016 NBA Draft is just days away! Huzzah! Here’s the link to our latest NBA mock draft. ESPN will televise the 2016 NBA Draft on Thursday, June 23, at 7 p.m. ET. In advance of what is annually always one of our favorite days on the sports calendar, we crowdsourced the L.A. Lakers selections from our most favorite and most trusted NBA mock drafts on the internet. In other … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers 2016 NBA Draft Mocksourcing

Kobe Bryant Makes New Copa America Promo Video

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Copa America Centenario begins June 3rd and concludes June 26th. It's the Western Hemisphere championship of soccer and the tournament determining what nations from North and South America will qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. NBA legend and soccer enthusiast Kobe Bryant stars in this one-of-a-kind marketing spot developed by the FOX Sports. It will debut this … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant Makes New Copa America Promo Video

L.A. Lakers: still an attractive free agent destination this summer?

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As we say goodbye to Kobe Bryant the L.A. Lakers “rebuilding” period really starts to kick in. Actually, we're still in tear down mode right now, the rebuilding will have to come later, and free agency is the only way we'll see any significant immediate progress. The Lake Show does have a young nucleus in place, but they’re not looking promising right now. The Lakers are … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers: still an attractive free agent destination this summer?

Reggie Miller articulates the L.A. Lakers messy rebuild

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As it's Groundhog Day, we'll all no doubt revisit the classic Bill Murray film named after today's holiday. It's about a weatherman who's forced to relive the same day over and over and over again until he finally gets it "right." Get ready L.A. Lakers fans, because that's what's ahead for you- unfortunately. There's going to be a lot of losing this year, and next year, and … [Read more...] about Reggie Miller articulates the L.A. Lakers messy rebuild

Shaquille O’Neal calls Sharon Osbourne “hot” (video)

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NBA icon Shaquille O'Neal was in rare form on "The Talk" dropping gems like “I learned how to shoot… not shoot free-throws, but learned how to shoot,” “I love short people though.” and “It’s not how you work your pencil; it’s how you write your name.” He also lifted the 5'2" Sara Gilbert above his head during his appearance on the show. … [Read more...] about Shaquille O’Neal calls Sharon Osbourne “hot” (video)

So Kobe Bryant will get an undeserved All-Star bid; WHO CARES?

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When the All-Star game concept began way back in 1933, it was very worthwhile. As part of Chicago hosting the "Century of Progress" themed World's Fair, Old Comiskey Park hosted the first ever "Midsummer Classic." The White Sox were on to something there as you didn't get a chance to see the star players in the other league back then. You didn't even have television yet so it … [Read more...] about So Kobe Bryant will get an undeserved All-Star bid; WHO CARES?