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 […]
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 […]
The Original King of Inglewood
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the day the National Hockey League came out of the dark ages and expanded from six teams (really NHL, six teams?) to 12. My soon-to-be beloved Los Angeles Kings joined St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Oakland as expansion franchises and started play in 1967-68. I’ve been around for […]
In Search of Coffee and Art
Okay, so where am I? I’m at the LA Art Show rubbing elbows with Oscar-winner Anne Hathaway and Natasha Henstridge, the alien goddess from Species. Getting here was another story. The traffic from Hollywood to the dilapidated convention center in Downtown Los Angeles was nothing short of terrifying frustration. I mean, really? 58 minutes 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 […]
Finding Your Niche
During the summer of 2006, with W. ruining our favor with the world, the dollar collapsing and my beloved Lakers redefining a tragic “we suck” rebuilding stage, I caught the travel bug. It’s not something you can take of Sudafed and sleep it off. It can only be cured by hitting road. Luckily I work […]
