2/28/20
Welcome to the daily Laker, a Los Angeles Lakers fan podcast, today is Friday, February the 28th 2020. Every morning we bring you the latest news and highlights from the previous day. With a flashback of Kobe Bryant's legacy.
The Los Angeles Lakers extend their winning streak to 7 games by defeating the Golden State Warriors last night
The final score had the Lakers with 116 and the Warriors with 86
LeBron James did not play this game as he sat out with a sore groin
Anthony Davis led the team with 23 points and 6 rebounds
Kyle Kuzma finished with 18 points
For the Warriors Eric Paschall finished with 23 points
The Lakers next game will be away against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday February 29 at 5 pm
In other news
Markieff Morris is grateful to be playing along Lebron and to have the opportunity to be competing for a championship contender. quote “Just trying to pick my spots, really,” Morris said of playing with LeBron. “Trying to play off of him. Best player in the game. He makes the job a lot easier for us. I think we got something special.” (https://clutchpoints.com/lakers-news-markieff-morris-reacts-first-time-playing-with-lebron-james/)
The Lakers have shown many strengths this season so far but none more important than the way they have finished close games making them the most clutch team in the NBA. (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2878198-los-angeles-lakers-versatility-driving-crunch-time-success)
Dion Waiters is set to meet with the Lakers on March 2nd for the second time, the 28 year old veteran could be another great addition to the depth of the roster. (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2878061-lakers-rumors-free-agent-dion-waiters-to-meet-with-la-for-2nd-time-after-buyout)
Your mamba mentality for the day.
Kobe Bryant was drafted in 1996 by the charlotte hornets in the first round with the 13th pick. Jerry West manufactured a trade to get Kobe to the Lakers by sending away his center Vlade Divac. 20 years later Kobe Bryant retired as the Lakers all time leading scorer with 33,643. (https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/kobe-bryant-lakers-career-timeline-nba/2003017/)
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