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Sights and Sounds from Pau Gasol's Lakers jersey retirement in Los Angeles

Sights and Sounds from Pau Gasol's Lakers jersey retirement in Los Angeles

Pau Gasol’s name is forever etched in Lakers history with his jersey going into the rafters on Tuesday night. The No. 16 is the 13th jersey to be retired by the Lakers, joining his former teammate Kobe Bryant, who had both his No.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar clears air on lack of relationship with LeBron James, breaking all-time NBA scoring record

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar clears air on lack of relationship with LeBron James, breaking all-time NBA scoring record

LeBron James made history on Tuesday, surpassing the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. In need of 36 points to break the record, James went for 38 points against the Thunder on Tuesday, knocking down a classic fadeaway jumper late in the third quarter to secure the scoring crown.

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Kobe Bryant tributes: How NBA players, teams honored Lakers legend on anniversary of death

Kobe Bryant tributes: How NBA players, teams honored Lakers legend on anniversary of death

It’s hard to believe, but three years have already passed since the death of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. One of the most influential figures in basketball history, Bryant’s legacy has continued to shine through the NBA as players continue to honor the Black Mamba in a variety of ways.

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Even the Lakers' LeBron James is blown away by Victor Wembanyama's potential: 'He's more like an alien'

Even the Lakers' LeBron James is blown away by Victor Wembanyama's potential: 'He's more like an alien'

When Victor Wembanyama and Metropolitans 92 faced off against Scoot Henderson and the G League Ignite in Las Vegas on Tuesday, the top two prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft caught the eyes of the entire basketball world with performances that will not soon be forgotten.

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Kobe Bryant Day: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal among NBA players paying tribute to Lakers legend

Kobe Bryant Day: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal among NBA players paying tribute to Lakers legend

For many in the NBA community, it can still be difficult to accept the fact that Kobe Bryant is gone more than two years removed from his tragic death. But it’s clear that the Lakers legend will never be forgotten.

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