Mike Brown

May 23, 2012 – R.S. De France A second consecutive Western Conference semi-finals drubbing has many wondering if this is the end of the line for these Los Angeles Lakers. Are the Lakers done? Kobe? What can the Lakers do going forward? In his post-game interview, Kobe Bryant said about his team: “we’re not going [...]

April 6, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors As great as he is, it has always been amazing that Kobe Bryant only has one MVP. In fact, the year he won, he barely edged out Chris Paul. He has been the best player in the league most of his career but always gets overlooked. Not sure [...]

March 30, 2012 – R.S. De France The Los Angeles Lakers loss to the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, 102-93, at home on Thursday night was not surprising after the tumultuous week the Lakers had. That does make it their third home loss in their last four home games. It seems only fitting for the Lakers [...]

March 30, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors In this week’s THD Podcast, Kevin Burke provides keys to victory for each of the Final Four teams. He also dissects what’s going on in the Lakers locker room… [...]

March 28, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors Sorry about the title. But I’m not really sure how else to describe Andrew Bynum in the middle of a tightly contested game, thinking it was a good idea to shoot a three pointer. It is a good thing the Lakers held on to win by three points [...]

March 26, 2012 – The Hoop Doctors If you’re a Lakers fan and were skeptical about Mike Brown before, then you’re probably fed up with him now after benching Kobe Bryant in the 4th quarter last night. As you can imagine, Kobe isn’t that thrilled. When a reporter asked if it was correct to assume [...]

March 8, 2012 – R.S. De France With the NBA trade deadline approaching, it’s time for some last-minute deals. The Lakers have been burning up the phone lines like an old lover trying to make something happen. All Lakers’ fans hope they are talking to Orlando about Dwight Howard. In the meantime, here are five [...]

March 1, 2012 – R.S. De France As the Los Angeles Lakers blew-out the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were short All-Star Kevin Love, 104-85, the Lakers are looking better than many think. Coming off 27 points in the All-Star Game, Kobe Bryant led the way with 31 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds. Pau Gasol and [...]

January 30, 2012 – R.S. De France The Los Angeles Lakers lost another road game. Big surprise. But losing 100-89 to the Milwaukee Bucks, who just lost Andrew Bogut for another 8-12 weeks? [...]

January 27, 2012 – R.S. De France In the first battle of Los Angeles 2012, the Clippers edged the Lakers, 102-94. In that game, Blake Griffin, 22 points and 14 rebounds, and Chris Paul, 33 points and 6 assists, overcame 42 points and 7 rebounds by Kobe Bryant and 14 points and 10 rebounds from [...]