Los Angeles Lakers
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‘This is what I’m here to do’: Los Angeles Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt takes on the marathon of defending Stephen Curry
Veteran forward has changed the dynamic of Lakers’ defense
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Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green, Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James share a rivalry and a friendship
From NBA Finals battles to Midwestern roots, they have connected through competition and common ground
Culture
LeBron James’ promise to Akron gets more ambitious
His I Promise School now includes housing, job training and health care
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Which LeBron James would the NBA get as a team owner?
James has ambition, business savvy to join ownership. Unlike current owners, he’s outspoken about social justice.
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LeBron James, NBA scoring record in sight, has lived up to his titanic nickname
As he approaches Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 38,387 points, the league appreciates the 20-year journey of ‘The Chosen One’
Culture
LeBron James is creating a legacy – in Hollywood
His SpringHill Company created a path for athletes to tell stories of all kinds, not just in sports
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Russell Westbrook is doing this to himself
The struggling former MVP refuses to accept that he’s not what he used to be
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Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham keeping perspective about first NBA coaching job, state of Black executives
Ham knows his team will have to be ‘willing and patient’ while finding chemistry. He also hopes to see more diversity in front offices.
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Juan Toscano-Anderson is excited to represent his Mexican and Black heritage with the Lakers
The veteran forward arrives in LA aware of the relationship between the Latino community and the legendary team: ‘I’m representing full throttle.’