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4 hrs ago | ESPN

Phil Jackson would pick Russell over Jordan

"In my estimation, the guy that has to be there would be Bill Russell . He has won 11 championships as a player," Jackson said in an interview with Time.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Miami Heat, LeBron James, Shane Battier, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets

9 hrs ago | MSNBC

It's official: Krzyzewski back to coach Team USA through Rio Olympics

We've all done this: After a really difficult project, no matter how rewarding it was, right afterward we say "no way, I'm never doing that again." Then six months later we look back on it and think "you know, it wasn't that bad" and talk ourselves into doing it again.

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Related Topix: Sports, Olympics, Summer Olympic, LeBron James, Summer Olympics, Olympic Basketball, Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, NBA Players

Thu May 23, 2013

WOAI

Spurs-Warriors draw historically poor TV ratings

Many people enjoy watching the San Antonio Spurs -- their convoluted motion-based system is capable of producing points in a hurry -- but there is still a sizable subsection of America that cannot stand the Spurs and their "boring" brand of basketball.

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Related Topix: Sports, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Kevin Durant, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Hornets, Chris Paul, Los Angeles Lakers

BleacherReport

Lakers News: Phil Jackson's Reaction Proves Mike D'Antoni Hiring All About Ego

Jackson recently spoke on ESPN's Mike & Mike in the morning, where his quotes were recorded on the issue.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns, NBA Players, Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol

Forbes.com

Could State Taxes Cause Dwight Howard To Flee L.A. For Houston?

AUGUST 10: Dwight Howard is introduced to the media as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers by General Manager Mitch Kupchak during a news conference at the Toyota Sports Center on August 10, 2012 in El Segundo, California.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, NBA Players, Earl Clark, Phoenix Suns, Pau Gasol

Bradenton.com

James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team

James received all 119 votes for the first team from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, NBA Players, New Orleans Hornets, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin

Silver Screen and Roll

Kobe Bryant named to All-NBA first team for record-tying 11th time

Kobe Bryant was named to the All-NBA first team for the eleventh time in his career after an outstanding 2012-2013 campaign.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns, Steve Blake, Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

Silver Screen and Roll

Draft Primer: Searching for Contributors

The Lakers enter the 2013 draft with very clear needs and some interesting prospects available in the late second round they might be able to take advantage of.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Darius Morris, Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns, NBA Players, Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol

Wed May 22, 2013

Sporting News

Phil Jackson laughed upon hearing Mike D'Antoni was 'better coach' for Lakers' group

Phil Jackson picked up the phone and Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak was on the other line.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns, NBA Players, Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol, Steve Blake

Fully Clips

Sources: Eric Garcetti is New Mayor of Los Angeles

Writers Note: This isn't exactly a story about the Los Angeles Clippers but it is a city of Los Angeles story.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Players

KARE-TV Minneapolis

Dwight Howard torn on his future team

Up is down and down is up these days in Los Angeles, where it's the legendary Lakers who are a hot mess and the Clippers who are no longer confounding.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, NBA Players, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Hornets, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin

Tue May 21, 2013

Gamedayr.com

Kobe Bryant trolls Charlotte Hornets hard on Instagram [Photo]

Two of the NBA's most decorated and celebrated superstars both have ties to the Charlotte Hornets, albeit in extremely different ways.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Charlotte Bobcats

TMZ.com

NBA Player Dahntay Jones -- Hey Kobe, I'M Sorry for Injuring You

Atlanta Hawks player Dahntay Jones says he feels REALLLY bad about injuring Kobe Bryant 's ankle right before the NBA playoffs ... but he's adamant, he didn't do it on purpose! Jones was at LAX yesterday when he told TMZ ... even though it's only been 2 months since the controversial play, he doesn't hold a grudge against people like Ice Cube -- ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, Dahntay Jones, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, NBA Basketball, NBA Players

New Hampshire Public Radio -

Courtside Chemistry: How NBA's Phil Jackson Won 'Eleven Rings'

Phil Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1989-1998, and of the L.A. Lakers for more than 10 years.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Scottie Pippen, NBA Players, Horace Grant

ESPN

Sources: Howard felt marginalized by D'Antoni

The Los Angeles Lakers do not yet know Dwight Howard's decision for next season, but the All-Star center made his feelings about Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni known before starting his offseason.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Dwight Howard, Antawn Jamison, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA Players, Pau Gasol, Chuck Person

Mon May 20, 2013

Rant Sports

Should New York Knicks Turn Their Backs On J.R. Smith?

Kobe Bryant and J.R. Smith can be looked at as an interesting study in focus and maturity.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, NBA Players, J.R. Smith, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics

The Washington Post

Kobe Bryant denies retirement talk

While he's riding that stationary bike, he's evidently pondering whether Phil Jackson really likes Michael Jordan better or whether the Zen Master was just messing with him.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, NBA Players

Sun May 19, 2013

CBS Sports

Howard no lock for Lakers, has interest in Rockets

With the Lakers hoping for a swift decision from Dwight Howard on his free agency this summer, the All-Star center has given no indication he will rush the process and has privately indicated that he plans to give strong consideration to multiple teams, league sources told CBSSports.com. Though Howard is adamant that his free agency not be marred ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Houston Rockets, Dwight Howard, Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, NBA Players, Pau Gasol

Digital Game Developer

Los Angeles Lakers NBA Apparel & Accessories on sale at SportsFanPlayground.com

The Los Angeles Lakers is an organization known for their deep history of talented players, historic championship runs and cultivating an entire generation with their overall image of success.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Dwight Howard, Steve Nash, Metta World Peace, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, NBA Players, Pau Gasol

Lake Show Life

Rebuilding the Lakers in 2014

Jun 21, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat small forward LeBron James celebrates with the Bill Russell mvp trophy after winning the NBA championship in game five of the 2012 NBA Finals at the American Airlines Arena.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, NBA Players, Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James