The New York Times – Sports:
Season 1 of HBO’s series about the 1980s Lakers came with drama, in more ways than one. Expect more for Season 2. An N.B.A. reporter takes a look.
Category: Los Angeles Lakers
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Bronny James, Son of LeBron James, Is Stable After Cardiac Arrest
The New York Times – Sports:
Bronny, a basketball recruit at the University of Southern California, was stricken during a practice on Monday. He is out of intensive care and in stable condition, his family said.
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GOATs Are Everywhere in Sports. So What Really Defines Greatness?
The New York Times – Sports:
Athletes from Tom Brady to Serena Williams to LeBron James have all been tabbed the Greatest of All Time. Faced with the term’s pervasive use, our columnist considers how sports heroes become transcendent.
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The Lakers Have Options to Win With LeBron James
The New York Times – Sports:
The Lakers can get back to the N.B.A. finals, but with James’s career almost over, some of the team’s possible strategies may take too long.
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Denver Nuggets Sweep Lakers to Head to NBA Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
Denver dominated in the regular season but still had not been favored to make it to the championship round.
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Nikola Jokic Has Mastered the Art of Slowness
The New York Times – Sports:
Providing unhurried but timely play, Jokic, the two-time most valuable player, has the Denver Nuggets on the cusp of the N.B.A. finals.
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Denver Nuggets Role Players Get to Be Stars, Too
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nuggets are on the verge of sweeping the Lakers in the Western Conference finals, and it’s not just because of Nikola Jokic. The role players’ big performances have been just as important.
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Golden State Falls to Lakers in Game 6, Ending Championship Hopes
The New York Times – Sports:
It was the first playoff matchup of Stephen Curry and LeBron James since 2018. This time, James came out on top.
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He Saw ‘Greatness’ in the Lakers When They Were at Their Worst
The New York Times – Sports:
Terrance Burney, an airline employee, has stood outside many Lakers home games this season with encouraging signs — even when the team had the worst record in the N.B.A.