Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Feb 6, 2012, 2:53 pm
The Lakers (14-10) will try to get their second win in this 6-game roadie against the Philadelphia 76ers (17-7) but they will have to do it without their head coach. Mike Brown was suspended by the NBA for tonight's game for bumping referee Zach Zarba in his protest for what he believed is a non-c...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Feb 2, 2012, 12:58 am
(Allen J. Schaben | L.A. Times) It's hard to tell which is more amazing, the Lakers (13-9) shooting 46.2% from deep or them actually beating the Charlotte Bobcats (3-19). But both happened in a 106-73 shellacking in their first and only meeting with the Bobcats this year. The Lakers haven't won a s...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 29, 2012, 10:13 pm
Change the coach. Change the system. But the Lakers (12-9) are still having trouble dealing with a zone defense that almost cost them an important win on the road. After another frustrating loss away from Staples Center last night against Milwaukee, the Lakers get a quick chance to turn things aroun...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 29, 2012, 5:49 pm
There's nothing certain about the Lakers this season. Not even Mike Brown knows what kind of team will show up each game. Defense used to be the sanctuary for this team, but lately, even that has become a sketchy situation for them. As a result, the Lakers are still sitting on that single win on th...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 20, 2012, 4:45 pm
The first game of their Florida tour didn't pan out the way they had hoped yesterday against the Miami Heat, but the Lakers (10-6) will try to rectify their uninspiring turnout with a "W" against Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic (10-4). For that to happen, however, the Lakers have to put last nig...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 20, 2012, 1:57 am
Faulty offense and lackadaisic perimeter defense turned another road trip, this time against the Miami Heat (10-4), into a disaster for the Lakers (10-6), who are now 1-6 away from Staples Center this season. The purple and gold had a rare 2-day off after defeating the defending champs Dallas Maveri...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 19, 2012, 2:02 am
The compressed season is supposed to be kind to the young and harsh for the old. But here's 15-year veteran Kobe Bryant leading all scorers in the NBA with a 30.8 points per game average, exactly a point above the younger second-runner Lebron James. Bryant will try to lead the Lakers (10-5) to their...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 17, 2012, 9:09 pm
CONGRATULATIONS to Michael Yarin! Michael is the winner of our T-shirt giveaway contest and will sport this brand new "Los Angeles" T-shirt courtesy of True Rivalry. We'll have another contest later in the season, so keep an eye out for that (and try your luck)! 
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 17, 2012, 12:49 pm
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the water, here comes Derek Fisher shattering the hearts of the opposition...again! With the scores tied at 70 and with only 9.9 seconds left in the game, Fish inbounded the ball to Kobe Bryant coming out of a high screen from Andrew Bynum at the free-...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 16, 2012, 1:35 pm
This rematch of last year's Western Conference Semi-Finals was supposed to be a straight-out "revenge" game for the Lakers (9-5). But with Lamar Odom getting traded to the Dallas Mavericks (8-5), there's now a sense of awkwardness for the purple and gold. This is the first of 4 meetings between thes...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 16, 2012, 4:54 am
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED There will probably never be a rivalry like the Lakers and the Celtics in the NBA again. But the Dallas Mavericks have caught the attention of the Lakers and their fans. The blood between these two teams may not be considered as rivals just yet, but it's certainly br...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 13, 2012, 3:21 am
For 5 seasons, Mike Brown guided the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-5) to a winning season year after year that included a trip to the NBA Finals in his second year in 2007 and capturing the best regular season record for 2 years straight in 2009 and 2010. But owner Dan Gilbert's impatience and inability...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 12, 2012, 4:46 pm
Lakers color commentator Stu Lantz calls Kobe Bryant as someone being from "another planet". I agree. As we all know, Kobe tore a ligament on his shooting wrist against the Clippers last Dec. 21st. We also know that he's averaging 30.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game since, including a...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Jan 12, 2012, 12:29 pm
A lot of criticisms have been thrown at the Lakers (8-4) when it comes to their effort in the 2nd half of a road game, particularly their decision-making in crunch time and their defense. But for one night, at least, the purple and gold did something about rectifiying their shortcomings resulting in...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 28, 2011, 3:32 pm
This is competition #2 in the Eastern Conference. Three years after taking Derrick Rose as their first overall pick in 2008, the Chicago Bulls did something they haven't done since a guy named Michael Jordan was electrifying the Windy City and the NBA...getting to the Eastern Conference Finals. The...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 28, 2011, 3:32 pm
Hall-of-Famer and Laker legend Jerry West will hold a book signing of his autobiography, West By West: My Charmed, Tormented Life, next week on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd at downtown's ESPN Zone L.A. Live! starting at 6:00 p.m. Fans are invited to show their support by attending and having their copy of th...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 25, 2011, 1:20 pm
As part of our "lockout relief" efforts, The Purple And Gold Blog will be profiling some of the past Laker role players that made an impact on the team one way or another. This is Part 10 of the series. MIKE PENBERTHY Position: Shooting Guard Height: 6' ...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 20, 2011, 6:44 pm
This is competition #3 in the Eastern Conference. Even after improving their regular season games with 6 more wins last year than they did during the 2009-2010 season, it's no longer comfortable to say that the Boston Celtics have as good of a shot at another title as before. That's because the ...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 20, 2011, 11:51 am
If Italian team Virtus Bologna owner Claudio Sabatini needed a bigger hint that Kobe Bryant has zero interest in playing professionally outside the NBA, here it is. Reports from Bryant's camp say that the 5-time champion has agreed to participate in the semi-charity basketball world tour featuring m...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 18, 2011, 12:25 pm
(Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images North America) After weeks of arguing who gets to have most of what they want, the NBA owners and the players union have decided to put their labor dispute in the hands of federal mediator, George Cohen. The 2 sides will be sitting down today with Cohen in ...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 13, 2011, 2:46 pm
As part of our "lockout relief" efforts, The Purple And Gold Blog will be profiling some of the past Laker role players that made an impact on the team one way or another. This is Part 9 of the series. GEORGE LYNCH Position: Small Forward Height: 6' 8" Weig...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 13, 2011, 11:45 am
Our season preview continues on the east side. This is competition #4 in the Eastern Conference. Things have never been the same for the Orlando Magic after making it to the Finals in 2009. A lot of that should be blamed on the front office for not having enough faith in their own team to get bac...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 12, 2011, 2:45 pm
CONGRATULATIONS to Sharleen Rodriguez for winning our FINAL "West By West" Giveaway contest! Sharleen won a copy of Jerry West's autobiography, "West By West: My Charmed, Tormented Life". To know more about the book, visit their Facebook page. Again, congrats to our previous winners, and thanks eve...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 11, 2011, 2:25 pm
By now, you all should be in a state of even more deprivation and frustration after hearing that the NBA just cancelled its first 2 weeks of the regular season and with the threat of more games in the coming days. That's because no further meetings between the 2 sides have been scheduled after Monda...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 10, 2011, 3:44 pm
Last Thursday, HoopsWorld was with Kobe Bryant when he spoke to students of a psychology class in UC Santa Barbara. He talked about a number of things regarding basketball and answered questions as well, including if he wants to be known as the greatest NBA player ever. Bryant thinks it's never gonn...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 10, 2011, 3:15 pm
Redbox just announced that they're having a huge NBA 2K12 giveaway to celebrate the release of the game. 3 lucky winners will win a copy of NBA 2K12 in the platform (XBox 360, PS3 or Wii) of their choice PLUS one of the following NBA legends memorabilia: 1. A Michael Jordan jersey (worth...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 10, 2011, 2:37 pm
It's Monday, yet again! You know what that means...it's the LAST chance to win a copy of Jerry West's autobiography, "West By West: My Charmed, Tormented Life". Last week, Alona Spurley won our second giveaway. Now, it's your turn! All you have to do is answer today's final trivia question by e-mai...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 5, 2011, 12:40 pm
If you still care about the NBA, or (at least) what's happening with the NBA lockout on its 102nd day, the owners and the players union will attempt to save the season today after meeting for nearly 6 hours late Sunday to continue their talks from last Tuesday. To recall, the owners offered a ...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 5, 2011, 12:26 pm
CONGRATULATIONS to Alona Spurley for winning our second "West By West" Giveaway contest! Alona won a copy of Jerry West's autobiography, "West By West: My Charmed, Tormented Life". There is only 1 more chance left to win yourself a copy of the book for the next Monday (10/10). All you have to do is ...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 4, 2011, 2:23 pm
... . 19th, 1985. The 33-year old Lucas was best known as "The Enforcer" for the Portland Trailblazers as part of a tandem with longtime friend, Bill Walton (who named Luke after him), from 1976-78. He got the nickname because of his intimidating strength and repertoire as a rebounder, scorer and d...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 3, 2011, 6:48 pm
2K Sports and the one and only "Magic" Johnson will be holding a launch event of the highly anticipated NBA 2K12 at Best Buy in West Los Angeles TONIGHT! The red carpet event starts at 8 p.m. until midnight when the sale of the newest installment of the NBA 2K franchise officially begins. Michael Co...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 3, 2011, 12:22 pm
This is competition #1 in the Western Conference Will the Dallas Mavericks win back-to-back titles next season? Or are they going to be another one of those one-and-done teams? A couple of questions that will be on the minds of everyone, but only time could answer. But if you like history, then all...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Oct 3, 2011, 12:20 pm
It's Monday! You know what that means...another chance to win a copy of Jerry West's autobiography, "West By West: My Charmed, Tormented Life". Last week, Mike Valenzuela won our first giveaway. Now, it's your turn! All you have to do is answer today's trivia question by e-mail at thepurpleandgoldbl...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 29, 2011, 1:34 pm
CONGRATULATIONS to Mike Valenzuela for being our first winner of our "West By West" Giveaway contest! Mike won a copy of the upcoming autobiography by none other than the legendary Jerry West, "West By West: My Charmed, Tormented Life". There are 2 more chances left to win yourself a copy of the boo...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 27, 2011, 12:23 pm
... their run to their back-to-back title. He only averaged 3.1 points in 6.1 minutes per game in the 15 games he played in the playoffs that year, but it was his defense against the Detroit Pistons in the 1988 NBA Finals that really highlighted his contribution to the Lakers.
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 26, 2011, 12:46 pm
... the billionaires and the millionaires, The Purple And Gold Blog will dedicate the next 3 Mondays (9/26, 10/3 and 10/10) to Laker legend Jerry West to celebrate and promote his upcoming autobiography, "West By West: My Charmed, Tormented Life", and to help you fellow Laker fans go through t...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 21, 2011, 2:18 pm
This is competition #2 in the Western Conference. Out of the 15 teams in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder has arguably the most promising future ahead of them. After posting a miserable 20-62 record during their inaugural season from Seattle to Oklahoma City during the 2008-2009 sea...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 20, 2011, 12:07 pm
Ron Artest (a.k.a Metta World Peace) made his debut at ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" doing the cha cha cha while sporting a pretty good Dennis Rodman look with blonde hair and beard. Ron earned 14 points for his first dance, but he certainly gave everything he's got and had fun with it. As far as h...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 19, 2011, 1:51 pm
... to end it quickly by saying this: “I think we’re going to have to have guys like Kobe, LeBron, the face of the NBA, to step up and say something,” said Wall, who was in Las Vegas this week when National Basketball Players Association President Derek Fisher and executive director...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 16, 2011, 12:22 pm
As part of our "lockout relief" efforts, The Purple And Gold Blog will be profiling some of the past Laker role players that made made an impact on the team one way or another. This is Part 6 of the series. SEDALE THREATT Position: Point Guard Height: 6' 2" Weight: ...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 10, 2011, 6:29 pm
This is competition #3 of the Western Conference. It wasn't until the acquisition of Zach Randolph and the emergence of Marc Gasol that the Grizzlies started heading in the right direction despite already having 2 of the NBA's better young talents in Rudy Gay and O.J. Mayo. That's because it's quite...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 9, 2011, 3:21 pm
... Western Conference. After streaking passed the entire Western Conference last season with a 61-21 record, the San Antonio Spurs became only the 2nd top-seeded team to get eliminated in the first round of the playoffs ... opening round. In that series against the surprising Memphis Grizzlie...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 9, 2011, 2:19 pm
... , The Purple And Gold Blog will be profiling some of the past Laker role players that made made an impact on the team one way or another. This is Part 5 of the series. DOUG CHRISTIE Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward Height: 6' 6" Weight: 200 lbs. Jersey Number: ...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 7, 2011, 4:40 am
With the level of talent the Lakers have in their squad, it's easy to overlook the importance of Pau Gasol when it comes to winning a championship. His disappearing act in last year's playoffs didn't quite sit well with Laker fans, but even an unravelled Gasol still gives the purple and gold a chanc...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 6, 2011, 4:57 pm
SHERIDAN SHARES HIS OPTIMISM FOR A FULL SEASON Former NBA senior writer for ESPN Chris Sheridan launches his new site by saying that the end of the lockout is closer than the negotiating parties are leading us to believe. How? Here's Chris in his own words: "At the end of the day, they ...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 6, 2011, 1:18 am
As part of our "lockout relief" efforts, The Purple And Gold Blog will be profiling some of the past Laker role players that made made an impact on the team one way or another. This is Part 4 of the series. DEREK STRONG Position: Power Forward/Small Forward Height: 6' 9" ...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 5, 2011, 8:55 pm
Barely finishing my first 10 minutes of playing the game, I thought that 2K Sports' NBA 2K11 installment will be very tough to top since there were a lot of crucial improvements made from 2K10. That was before I saw this trailer, which happens to be the latest promo trailer for the upcoming NBA 2K12...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 4, 2011, 1:31 am
As part of our "lockout relief" efforts, The Purple And Gold Blog will be profiling some of the past Laker role players that made made an impact on the team one way or another. This is Part 3 of the series. JIM CHONES Position: Center/Power Forward Height: 6' 11" Weight: 220...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 2, 2011, 4:50 pm
LOCKOUT SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACK? The NBA players and owners are finally seeing eye-to-eye...but not on the new collective bargaining agreement itself. Both sides have, at least, agree not to publicly take shots at one another and that both sides acknowledge neither side are budging much from what the...
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Ezra P. posted an article on The Purple And Gold Blog � A Lakers Blog - Sep 1, 2011, 3:36 pm
Since 1996, Kobe Bryant has been electrifying Laker fans with his game-winners, game-changing plays and unbelievable circus shots. Saying Kobe takes "tough shots" would be an understatement, and we all know no player today has done it more or better than the "Black Mamba". There's no telling how man...
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