Pat Riley statue captures his Lakers coaching personality
LOS ANGELE— Yes, Pat Riley is the current president of the Miami Heat, and he has his fingerprints…
NBA All-Star Weekend works – but the game itself, not so much
INGLEWOOD — You can argue – and I certainly won’t disagree – that the least relevant aspect of…
In this region, there’s always something happening – Orange County Register
The world according to Jim: • I guess this makes L.A. what it is as a sports town:…
Fourth-quarter blowout exposes Lakers
LOS ANGELES — Do the Lakers even have an identity as a team? They ended the calendar year…
Was it really that surprising that LeBron made the right play?
The world according to Jim: • LeBron James brings out emotional reactions in the rest of us, positive…
LeBron and Luka will be the center of attention for Lakers
EL SEGUNDO — The Lakers’ standards, and their ambitions, never change. Right now, Banner No. 18 is the…
Are sports fans being disrespected? – Orange County Register
Jim Alexander: Why is it, Mirjam, that the commissioners of our major sports leagues are such … well,…
For want of a center, Lakers’ series with Timberwolves was lost
LOS ANGELES — I guess Anthony Davis had it right after all. It was Davis, during his waning…
On Alex Caruso, NCAA idiocy and Lakers/Clippers offseasons – Orange County Register
Jim Alexander: All right, Laker fans. When the NBA schedule is released, feel free to circle that date…
For want of a center, Lakers’ series with Timberwolves was lost
LOS ANGELES — I guess Anthony Davis had it right after all. It was Davis, during his waning…
Jerry Buss’ ownership of the Lakers transformed the NBA – Orange County Register
Following the bombshell news that Dodgers controlling owner Mark Walter had purchased the majority share of the Lakers,…