Mamba Mentality: The Random Cruelty of Losing Kobe Bryant
Sad and angry and thankful. That’s how I feel. First, the sad part: Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other souls perished in a helicopter crash yesterday. Kobe was only 41. I only met him twice—at an Academy Awards symposium and then backstage in the winners room when he subsequently won an Oscar for his […]
Oscars Week 2018: My Picks
Before I get to my picks I need to pat myself on the back. Since I started covering the Oscars seven years ago, let it be noted my picks have been correct to the tune of 45 out of 53 in the major categories! At 84.9%, that warrants a regular trip to Vegas or London […]
Statue Unveilings
Okay, so where am I? According to those who care about me (yeah, yeah, oxymoron) I spend an inordinate amount of time at Staples Center from October to May each year. I mean, who wouldn’t? Kings, Lakers, concerts. There’s also the Clippers, but no one cares. Today I’m back at Staples Center—media pass in hand—to […]
MGS Chat: Kobe Bryant
On the occasion of Kobe Bryant’s retirement announcement, I was able to do a sit down with arguably the greatest Laker of all-time and top ten NBA legend… MEDIA GUY: You said in the past you didn’t want a farewell tour when you retire. Now that you have announced you’re going to retire at the […]
MGS Chat: Mitch Kupchak
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak spoke to reporters from his office on Wednesday morning, discussing both Tuesday’s draft lottery and the team’s ongoing coaching search. On receiving the seventh pick and if he thinks there is anyone in the draft who can change the face of the franchise at that spot: I wouldn’t say it […]
