Matthew Moreno

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Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
James Worthy, Los Angeles Lakers

This Day In Lakers History: James Worthy’s No. 42 Jersey Retired

On Dec. 10, 1995, the Los Angeles Lakers retired James Worthy’s No. 42 jersey during a halftime ceremony at the…
Adam Silver, Kim Kardashian, Jens Grede

SKIMS Named Official Underwear Partner Of NBA, WNBA & USA Basketball

SKIMS was named the official underwear partner of the NBA, WNBA and USA Basketball as part of a multi-year…
Kobe Bryant, Drew League

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Makes Buzzer-Beater Over James Harden At The Drew League

The late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made multiple visits to the Drew League, including attending their…

This Day In Lakers History: NBA Finals Wins Over Celtics; Magic Johnson Makes Baby Sky Hook

Considered one of the greatest rivalries in sports, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers dominated the NBA…

This Day In Lakers History: Paul Pierce Leaves Game 1 Of 2008 NBA Finals In Wheelchair

After meeting three times in the NBA Finals during the 1980s, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers didn’t renew…
Magic Johnson, Lakers, Celtics

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Sets NBA Finals Record With 21 Assists Against Celtics

The building blocks to the greatest rivalry in American sports was set during the 1980s when the Boston Celtics and…

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Rush Makes Six 3-Pointers In Game 6 Win Over Timberwolves In WCF, Sends L.A. To 4th NBA Finals In 5 Years

After an unceremonious exit at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 2003 NBA Playoffs…
Gail Goodrich, Lakers

This Day In Lakers History: Gail Goodrich Returns To Franchise Via Trade With Phoenix Suns

On May 20, 1970, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Gail Goodrich in a trade with the Phoenix Suns. The deal returned…
Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA MVP

This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Named 1987 NBA MVP

On May 19, 1987, former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson was named MVP, winning the award for the…
Pau Gasol, Lakers

This Day In Lakers History: Pau Gasol Scores 23 Points In Game 7 Win Against Nuggets

After flaming out against the Dallas Mavericks in the second round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers…