Team LeBron Wins 2019 NBA All-Star Game

Team LeBron beat Team Giannis 178-164 during the 2019 NBA All Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina. Team LeBron’s Kevin Durant (of the Golden State Warriors) was named All-Star Game MVP after tallying 31 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists in 25 minutes. Team Giannis Captain Giannis Antetokounmpo (of the Milwaukee Bucks) had a game-highContinueContinue reading “Team LeBron Wins 2019 NBA All-Star Game”

Lakers PF Kyle Kuzma is Rising Stars MVP

Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers was named MVP during the 2019 MTN DEW ICE Rising Stars game, scoring 35 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists and leading Team USA to a victory over Team World 161-144. Team USA stopped a two-game losing streak to Team World with this win. The game, which isContinueContinue reading “Lakers PF Kyle Kuzma is Rising Stars MVP”

Lakers, Pistons Agree on Mykhailiuk/Bullock Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed in principle to trade rookie forward Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a future draft pick to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for guard Reggie Bullock, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Marc Spears of ESPN added that the pick is a 2021 second round pick. The deal is expected to be finalizedContinueContinue reading “Lakers, Pistons Agree on Mykhailiuk/Bullock Trade”

D’Angelo Russell Is An All-Star And I Am Very Happy For Him

D’Angelo Russell has been balling so hard recently, and he was just announced as an All-Star reserve, replacing injured Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo to play in the 2019 All-Star Game in Charlotte. I couldn’t be happier for DLo, who was my favorite post-Kobe retirement player.

Anthony Davis’ Trade Request and the Lakers Young Core

Online chaos ensued on Monday, January 28 when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (through his agent, Rich Paul) has informed the team that he would not be signing any contract extension with them, and that he was requesting a trade to a team that allows him toContinueContinue reading “Anthony Davis’ Trade Request and the Lakers Young Core”

Lakers Recap: Game One – October 18, 2018 (@ Portland Trailblazers)

All photos from Twitter.com/Lakers After months of anticipation, the Los Angeles Lakers played their first game of the 2018 – 2019 NBA Regular Season, opening the year on the road in Portland to face the Trailblazers. The result was not what fans had hoped for as the Lake Show lost 119-128. The game was aContinueContinue reading “Lakers Recap: Game One – October 18, 2018 (@ Portland Trailblazers)”

My Favorite Non-Laker Players For The 2018-2019 NBA Season

Anybody who’s been reading some of my previous posts on this blog as well as on my social media accounts (check the About Me page on Silence Is The Enemy’s homepage) know how big a fan I am of the Los Angeles Lakers. They have been my favorite basketball team from any league since I discoveredContinueContinue reading “My Favorite Non-Laker Players For The 2018-2019 NBA Season”

These Laker Kids Are Figuring It Out

The LA Lakers have been one of the best teams in the league since the start of 2018, going 20-12 the past three months. After a slow start in October, the Purple and Gold have steadily improved game in and game out. Their offensive rating has risen considerably without defense, which was already solid to begin with, being compromised. At the heart of this improvement is the beast that goes by the name of Julius Randle. The future is bright for a team that fell on hard times after being so used to winning throughout the decades.