Dan Duangdao

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Dan Duangdao was the managing editor at Lakers Nation (2013-16, 2018-20). He is currently the founder at LA Sports Media, Lake Show, Raiders Nation, Rams Nation, Kings Nation, Galaxy Nation, and MMA Rumors. Born and raised in Southern California and a lifelong Los Angeles sports and mixed martial arts fan, his first NBA game was Kobe Bryant and the Lakers against the Golden State Warriors with Michael Jordan in attendance during the 1998-99 NBA season. He was previously a contributor at HOOPSWORLD (now Basketball Insiders) and an NBA editor at ClutchPoints. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @DanDuangdao.
Kobe Bryant ‘blown Away’ By Buddy Hield’s Performance Vs. Oregon

Kobe Bryant ‘Blown Away’ By Buddy Hield’s Performance Vs. Oregon

After never attending March Madness, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant has attended two games this past week to watch Duke’s Brandon Ingram and Oklahoma’s Buddy Hield…
Buddy Hield On His 37 Points Vs. Oregon: ‘blame It On Kobe’

Buddy Hield On His 37 Points Vs. Oregon: ‘Blame It On Kobe’

After Kobe Bryant announced this will be his 20th and final season with the Los Angeles Lakers, players and fans from around the world have shown their appreciation for one of the greatest players in NBA history…
Lakers News: Kobe Bryant ‘very Impressed’ With Brandon Ingram

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant ‘Very Impressed’ With Brandon Ingram

With 10 games remaining in the 2015-16 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers are currently focused on Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour and the young core’s development…
Lakers News: Sam Mitchell On Kobe Bryant, ‘i Hate Him’

Lakers News: Kobe Bryant On His Love-Hate Relationship With 2006-07 Suns

During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant has had some epic battles with the Phoenix Suns in the playoffs…
Jordan Clarkson Wants To Follow ‘blueprint For Success’ From Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Memphis Grizzlies NBA Highlights

After resting for two games due to a sore shoulder, Kobe Bryant returns to the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers…
Lakers News: D’angelo Russell Discusses His Friendship With Ben Simmons

Lakers News: D’Angelo Russell Told Ben Simmons To ‘Keep Two Feet In’ At LSU

With 13 games remaining in the 2015-16 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers are headed to the draft lottery for the third consecutive season…
Lakers News: Ben Simmons Declares For 2016 Nba Draft

Lakers News: Ben Simmons Declares For 2016 NBA Draft

With 13 games remaining in the 2015-16 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers are focusing on Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour and the development of their young core…
Lakers News: Byron Scott, Julius Randle Speak On Lack Of Trust Among Starters

Byron Scott On Lakers, Free Agency: ‘I Think We Are On The Right Path’

With 13 games remaining in the 2015-16 season, the Los Angeles Lakers are focusing on Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour and the young core’s development…
Metta World Peace On Lakers Young Core: ‘they Get Tired Of F—— Losing’

DeMarcus Cousins Has High Praise For Lakers Young Core

Since All-Star Weekend, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott has given his young core an opportunity to start and play major minutes..
Demarcus Cousins On Julius Randle: ‘he’s Going To Be A Problem’

DeMarcus Cousins On Julius Randle: ‘He’s Going To Be A Problem’

In an era where perimeter players are dominating the NBA, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has established himself as the best big man in the league…