Category: NBA Basketball

HBO’s Winning Time: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar player bio

In celebration of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, we’re taking a looking at the real-time characters behind the show. This is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

In celebration of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, we’re taking a looking at the real-time characters behind the show. This is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an actor and an author. He’s a cultural ambassador and public speaker. He was awarded the 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom. And yes, he’s one of the three or four most important players in NBA history.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is third in total career rebounds, third in total blocks, and first in points scored. He was a six time champion and six time MVP. He went to an unbelievable nineteen All-Star games. Lew Alcindor entered the NBA with three NCAA titles to his name, and still shattered expectations.

In 1979, as LA was getting ready to select Magic Johnson, Kareem was already a five-time MVP and an NBA champion. With the birth of the Showtime Lakers, though, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar went from superstar to truly a fixture on the NBA’s Mt. Rushmore.

HBO’s Winning Time: Dr. Jerry Buss bio

In celebration of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, we’re taking a looking at the real-time characters behind the show. This is Dr. Jerry Buss.

In celebration of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, we’re taking a looking at the real-time characters behind the show. This is Dr. Jerry Buss.

The Los Angeles Lakers are the seventh most valuable sports franchise in the world. And while that didn’t happen overnight, the Lakers have long been an icon in the world of professional sports. Fans in LA and around the world owe a great deal of thanks to the man who made it all happen, Dr. Jerry Buss. From the Showtime Lakers through the Shaq and Kobe era and beyond, Buss and his daughter Jeanie were right there on the sidelines cheering on the Purple and Gold.

In 1979, Dr. Buss bought the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Kings, the Forum, and. private ranch from businessman Jack Cooke. It was Buss who saw the potential for turning the NBA into a powerhouse of entertainment. When Dr. Buss died in 2013, the sports world mourned one of its true founding fathers. Said David Stern at the time, “the NBA has lost a visionary owner whose influence on our league is incalculable and will be felt for decades to come”

HBO’s Winning Time: Jerry West player bio

In celebration of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, we’re taking a looking at the real-time characters behind the show. This is Jerry West.

In celebration of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, we’re taking a looking at the real-time characters behind the show. This is Jerry West.

In 1969, Alan Siegel was commissioned to create a new logo for the National Basketball Association. Having done similar work for Major League Baseball the year before, Siegel was the man for the job. His now iconic logo debuted in 1971, with a memorable silhouette of a man dribbling a basketball. And Siegel chose a photo of Lakers legend Jerry West as his model.

The 1969 Finals MVP, Jerry West was basketball royalty at the time. West retired in 1974 after fourteen seasons as a pro and with one NBA Title to his name. He spent his entire career as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, was the head coach from from 1976 to 1979, and perhaps most importantly, served as the team’s general manager during the Showtime Era of the 80s.

The NBA owes a great deal of thanks to Jerry West, who still to this day serves as an executive for the Clippers. The cross-town Lakers, meanwhile, wouldn’t be the powerhouse franchise they are today without West. From drafting Magic Johnson and beyond, Jerry West is a quintessential member of the Lakers story.

What were the worst regular seasons in Lakers history?

What seasons did the Lakers have the worst regular season record in franchise history?

The Lakers have severely unperformed during the 2021-2022 NBA regular season, and fans have taken notice. The situation has gone from bad to worse in Tinsel Town, and Los Angeles has a lot of work to do if the club wants to make the playoffs, to say nothing of a deep postseason run.

The Lakers are facing some seriously choppy water. But despite the franchise’s polished history, this isn’t the bottom of the barrel for the Lakers. The Purple & Gold have had worse seasons.

Perhaps 2021-22 will go down as one of the Lakers’ most disappointing seasons. It’s certainly unlikely to be one of its best — even with LeBron James making public amends.

What are the worst seasons in Los Angeles Lakers history? Let’s take a look.

The most iconic NBA jerseys in All-Star Game history

The NBA All-Star Game has produced some truly memorable jerseys over the years. Which ones are the very best?

The NBA All-Star Game is one of basketball’s greatest showcases. Fans are treated to jaw-dropping dunks, flashy passes, and unforgettable moments. Who could forget the KG to Kobe alley-oop? Or Giannis dunking over Steph? The All-Star Game creates instant, everlasting memories. And sometimes NBA ASGs are such classics that even the jerseys become part of the allure.

Sometimes the All-Star Game official threads are fantastic homages to the host city. Other times they perfectly capture the style and sensibilities at the time. Looking back, some of the most beloved All-Star Games just wouldn’t be the same without their equally spectacular jerseys.

So what are the most iconic NBA All-Star jerseys of all time?

Kings-Lakers recap: Sacramento comeback spoils LeBron’s return

The Lakers lost a 10-point lead after three quarters to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

The Sacramento Kings spoiled what was supposed to be a celebratory night for the Los Angeles Lakers with a 110-106 comeback victory. The Lakers led 88-78 after three quarters only to lose in the final period. Tyrese Haliburton was the star for Sacramento, finishing with 23 points and 10 assists. LeBron James finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and five turnovers in 32 minutes of action.

The Kings took a 106-101 lead with just under two minutes left on a 3-pointer from Terence Davis. A 3-pointer by LeBron James cut the lead back to 106-104 but nevertheless, the Lakers were in the unexpected position of playing from behind against a Kings without two of their top three leading scorers.

A block by Anthony Davis gave the Lakers new life with 20 seconds left down 108-106. The Kings stopped the potential transition opportunity, forcing LeBron James to call a timeout with seven seconds left.

Lakers at Wizards: Davis has 26 but Lakers falter in D.C.

The Los Angeles Lakers finished their final extended road trip of the season in a loss against the Washington Wizards.

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis had yet another efficient night from the field but the Brow’s efforts alone were not enough to slow down a red-hot Washington Wizards team that continues their recent rise up the Eastern Conference standings. Washington closed out the Lakers on Wednesday night, 116-107.

Russell Westbrook was the star for the Wizards, scoring 18 points, 18 rebounds, and 14 assists while the NBA’s second-leading scorer, Bradley Beal, had 27 for Washington.

In addition to 26 points on 50% shooting for Davis, Andre Drummond filled up the stat-sheet with 17 points and 11 rebounds on the night. While the Lakers were able to generate a great deal of 3-point attempts, they shot only 29% from the 3-point line.

The Lakers defense, which has been their calling card all season long, delivered little resistance in their final game before returning home to Los Angeles as the Wizards shot over 52% from the field. Washington’s efficient shooting was fueled by 62 points in the paint.

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Lakers at Wizards: Lineups, injury report and broadcast info for Wednesday

The Los Angeles Lakers are in Washington to face off against one of the hottest teams in the league on Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Lakers finish the final extended road trip of their hellacious 72-game schedule on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards in the nation’s capital. However, the team awaiting the Lakers is an even better team than the Wizards team that handed them a loss earlier this season at Staples Center.

Despite their overtime home loss on Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs, the Wizards have turned things around considerably. By trading away its previous starting center Moe Wagner and adding Daniel Gafford from the Chicago Bulls, Washington has improved its defense massively. Since the trade deadline passed on March 25, the Wizards have had a top-five rated defense, according to NBA.com

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Wednesday, April 28
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT
  • TV Channel: ESPN

Injury Report:

Los Angeles: Anthony Davis, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Marc Gasol and Dennis Schröder are probable. LeBron James and Jared Dudley are out. Alex Caruso is questionable.

Washington: Robin Lopez is probable to play. Deni Advija and Thomas Bryant are out.

Probable starting lineups

Los Angeles Lakers

  • F Kyle Kuzma
  • F Anthony Davis
  • C Andre Drummond
  • G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
  • G Dennis Schroder

Washington Wizards

  • G Russell Westbrook
  • F Rui Hachimura
  • C Alex Len
  • G Bradley Beal
  • G Raul Neto

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Klutch Sports named one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential Companies

Klutch Sports, founded by Rich Paul, has been named one of the most influential companies by Time Magazine.

It has been less than 10 years since Rich Paul decided to leave Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and start Klutch Sports, bringing his longtime friend and business partner, LeBron James, as his primary client. But what began as a venture with two close friends has ballooned into a global sports empire, becoming a leading force in the sports talent world.

Klutch Sports is now mentioned in the same breath as Wasserman and CAA. It even landed a major investment from United Talent Agency last season to help UTA branch out its sports division. During that time, Klutch has expanded from the NBA to the NFL and MLB. Its growth even caught the eye of Time Magazine, which named it one of the 100 most influential companies of 2021 in the latest edition of the annual list.

Klutch Sports continues to raise the bar across the realm of sports representation and they have continued to grow, adding likely top picks in the upcoming NFL and NBA drafts.

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Klutch Sports named one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential Companies

Klutch Sports, founded by Rich Paul, has been named one of the most influential companies by Time Magazine.

It has been less than 10 years since Rich Paul decided to leave Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and start Klutch Sports, bringing his longtime friend and business partner, LeBron James, as his primary client. But what began as a venture with two close friends has ballooned into a global sports empire, becoming a leading force in the sports talent world.

Klutch Sports is now mentioned in the same breath as Wasserman and CAA. It even landed a major investment from United Talent Agency last season to help UTA branch out its sports division. During that time, Klutch has expanded from the NBA to the NFL and MLB. Its growth even caught the eye of Time Magazine, which named it one of the 100 most influential companies of 2021 in the latest edition of the annual list.

Klutch Sports continues to raise the bar across the realm of sports representation and they have continued to grow, adding likely top picks in the upcoming NFL and NBA drafts.

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