Andre Ingram is making the most of his license to shoot the lights out. The Los Angeles Lakers guard enjoyed an unforgettable NBA debut Tuesday night, scoring 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including four 3-pointers. Ingram’s unusual rookie story — he played 10-plus seasons in the NBA G League (formerly known as the D League) before the Lakers called him up from the South Bay Lakers for their final two games of the season — made headlines prior to the game against the Rockets, and his performance inspired those who refuse to give up on their dreams. Ingram, 32, demonstrated at Staples Center the quick release and dead-eye accuracy through wh... NESN.com
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Lakers’ Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Tries, Fails At Alley-Oop To Himself
Friendly reminder to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: you are not LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers guard tried to channel the King during his team’s 121-106 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. During the third quarter, Pope put on his fancy pants and tried to alley-oop the ball to himself off the backboard. But as you’ll see in the video below, he failed miserably. Shame. The only scenario in which this would be acceptable is if the shot clock were running out and Pope’s options were limited. But there were 10 seconds left on the clock, so he really has no excuse. With the loss, the Lakers dropped to 11-23 on the season, good... NESN.com
Lakers Destroy Warriors In 117-97 Win, End Stephen Curry’s 3-Point Streak
It’s safe to say Luke Walton’s first meeting against his former went pretty well. The Los Angeles Lakers coach, who used to be the assistant coach for Golden State, led his team to a 117-97 blowout win over the Warriors on Friday at Staples Center. The Lakers improved to 3-3, while the Dubs dropped to 4-2. Warriors star Stephen Curry also ended his streak of 196 games with at least one 3-pointer, as he went 0-for-10 from long range. “That was a cool little ride,” Curry said, per USA TODAY. “Would have loved to finish my career making one every game, but hey, start a new one. What was it, like two years?
Lakers’ Incredible Kobe Bryant Tribute Before Final Game Will Give You Chills
Kobe Bryant’s NBA career will come to an end Wednesday night, but not before one last tribute from the team and city he’s called home for the past 20 years. The surefire Basketball Hall of Famer stepped onto the Staples Center floor for the final time as a player Wednesday, and the Lakers honored him with a touching tribute prior to their season finale against the Utah Jazz. The ceremony included a video of some of the top moments in the five-time NBA champion’s storied career. Then, NBA greats — and fans — like Magic Johnson wished the Black Mamba a fond farewell. Johnson also added a few m...
Kobe Bryant: 5 Reasons He Must Be in Sync with Mike Brown for LA Lakers to Win
The chances of the Los Angeles Lakers getting back to the NBA Finals next season will likely hinge on Mike Brown and Kobe Bryant building an amicable relationship with one another. So far, fans seem to be hoping for the best and expecting the worst concerning Brown and Bryant's cohesion. Here are five reasons why Brown and Kobe must be in sync for the Lakers to be successful next season.Begin Slideshow