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A year later, it still doesn’t feel real. Kobe Bryant. Gianna Bryant. Payton Chester. Sarah Chester. Alyssa Altobelli. Keri Altobelli. John Altobelli. Christina Mauser. Ara Zobayan. All nine died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas one year ago today. They’ll be remembered forever. Remembering Kobe Bryant; A Year of Reflection Last Word Staff Remember Kobe Bryant To commemorate the […] READ MORE
In just his second season in purple and gold, LeBron James has carried the Los Angeles Lakers to its first NBA Finals appearance since 2010. One step closer to the promised land of an NBA Championship. The Lakers won the title in 2010, with a seven-game series win over the Boston Celtics. Well, it’s safe […] READ MORE
One of the most captivating storylines in the basketball world in 2016 was the retirement of several NBA legends, including Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan. READ MORE
The Los Angeles Lakers Biggest Mistake in the past ten years comes from the 2012 NBA off-season, when the Lakers traded for star center Dwight Howard. READ MORE
Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan. The Black Mamba and the Big Fundamental. As both players make their grand exit, LWOS remembers their inspiring careers. READ MORE
Over the course of their careers, Peyton Manning, Abby Wambach, and Kobe Bryant transcended their respective sports. They exuded greatness, overcame adversity, and became role models of their sports. However, the 2016 ESPYS snubbed a NASCAR legend for the Icon Award. 23-year veteran of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and recently retired Jeff Gordon‘s name was not called. This […] READ MORE
First Patrick Vieira complains that NYCFC aren't ruthless. Then, that they don't play with humility. "Ruthless Humility"? What the hell is that? READ MORE
What an epic championship series rematch NBA fans everywhere were just treated to. Ending with the surprise comeback from 3-1 down by the Cleveland Cavaliers. It capped a season that had so many story lines. From Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour, to the record regular season record set by the Golden State Warriors. Here are a few […] READ MORE
In the wake of Bryant scoring 60 in his last game, and seeing his twenty-year career come to an end, it almost seems wrong to talk about his career in the past tense, but here we are. READ MORE
The D’Angelo Russell – Nick Young situation came out of thin air and surprised many, but it really should not be as shocking as one might think. Of course, the specific situation and details were occurrences that no one could have predicted, but the fact that the something like this would happen to the Lakers […] READ MORE