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Joey is a Los Angeles native who loves nothing more than sports, gaming and writing. He's a die hard Lakers fan and enthusiast of all things Kobe Bryant. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @joeymaad.

All Eyes Are On Luke Walton, Not Ingram & Simmons, This Season

October 5, 2016 By Joey Thomas

All Eyes Are On Luke Walton, Not Ingram & Simmons, This Season

Luke Walton may become the biggest bust of the 2016-17 NBA season. With big names like Brandon Ingram and Ben Simmons coming into the league, it’s the rookie head coach in Los Angeles that has all eyes on him. After securing a record setting 39-4 start to last year’s season as the replacement head coach […]

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Brandon Ingram May Be D’Angelo Russell’s Road Block To Stardom

September 30, 2016 By Joey Thomas

Brandon Ingram May Be D'Angelo Russell's Road Block To Stardom

There is only one obstacle blocking Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell’s path to NBA stardom. His name is Brandon Ingram. After a very up and down rookie season, Russell is poised to blossom under new head coach Luke Walton. Bringing some much needed joy back to the Lakers locker room, Walton plans on running […]

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Why I Want The Golden State Warriors To Fail This Season

September 19, 2016 By Joey Thomas

Why I Want The Golden State Warriors To Fail This Season

The Golden State Warriors are set to have one of the worst, most disappointing seasons in NBA history. Well, probably not. But I sure would love to see them fail. In spite of an almost perfect regular season record and a 3-1 series lead, the Warriors finally succumbed to the demi-god that is LeBron James. […]

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Is D’Angelo Russell Ready To Become The Next Big Star In LA?

September 16, 2016 By Joey Thomas

Is D'Angelo Russell Ready To Become The Next Big Star In LA?

D’Angelo Russell had a rough rookie season. In his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Russell wrestled with his coach and battled with the media. It’s not easy being drafted to the highest profile, most impatient franchise in the NBA. Russell’s rookie season was chalked full of turbulent headlines: ‘The Nick Young Scandal’, ‘Tough […]

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Kevin Who? Russell Westbrook Is Poised To Set The NBA On Fire

September 14, 2016 By Joey Thomas

Kevin Who? Russell Westbrook Is Poised To Set The NBA On Fire

This summer Kevin Durant stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder and left the franchise behind to join bright eyed Steph Curry and Co. With the addition of Durant, the Golden State Warriors boast a lineup of 4 all stars in Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Curry and KD. The acquisition spurned Thunder fans and raised eyebrows across […]

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No. 1 Overall To Third String. Breaking Down The Jared Goff Situation

September 12, 2016 By Joey Thomas

No. 1 Overall To Third String. Breaking Down The Jared Goff Situation

The Los Angeles Rams made their long awaited return to Los Angeles this summer, and in doing so lit a fire under the franchise. Boasting a running back that is quickly approaching superstar potential in Todd Gurley, and a solid defense lead by strongman Aaron Donald, the Rams future looked bright. It seemed all the […]

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Florence Griffith Joyner’s Incredible Track & Field Legacy

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Today marks 25 years since the untimely death of Florence Griffith Joyner. In her 38 years, she achieved some of the greatest accomplishments in … [Read More...]

Beards & Baseball: The House Of David Baseball Team’s Fascinating History

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Back in the early days of professional baseball, a clean-cut look was required for players. So when the House of David baseball team rolled into town, … [Read More...]

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Jim Cavale left baseball to pursue entrepreneurship — and he’s helped thousands of student-athletes in the process Jim Cavale is competitive by … [Read More...]

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