Lakers
VICE Sports Q&A: James Worthy
The NBA Hall of Famer dishes on the surprising Los Angeles Lakers, the league, and Kobe Bryant.
Are the Lakers Finally Worth Watching?
They aren't a good basketball team, but with Luke Walton on the bench and young talent on the floor, they may at least give fans some reason for hope.
Jordan Clarkson, The Overlooked Laker, Is Ready To Be Seen
An afternoon with Los Angeles' least-recognized young building block.
The Lakers Still Think It’s 1996 and It’s Killing the Team
The Lakers are still living in 1996, as their pursuit of Kevin Durant this offseason shows. Unfortunately, they are still years away from getting back to that point.
Farewell To Kobe Bryant, Who Is Still Probably An Asshole
There's no reason to delve into Kobe's character as he heads into retirement. There's even less of one to pretend things have changed.
VICE Sports Q&A: Legendary Lakers Trainer Gary Vitti Reflects on his Career
Gary Vitti, who has been the Lakers' head athletic trainer for 32 years, opens up about Showtime, Kobe, Magic, and a long career in Los Angeles.
Trayce Thompson Is on a Journey Toward Becoming His Own Man
He's known as Mychal Thompson's son and Klay Thompson's little brother. This baseball season, the world may finally learn who Trayce Thompson is.
VICE Sports Q&A: Lakers Coach Byron Scott
Lakers coach Byron Scott discusses his young team, the criticism surrounding his handling of D'Angelo Russell, and his relationship with Kobe Bryant.
How StubHub Screwed Over a Laker Fan But He Lived to Tell The Tale
Jesse Sandler bought tickets to the Lakers' final home game of the season on StubHub. Then Kobe announced his retirement, and everything went sideways.
Vince Carter Exhibits Mad Old-Man Hops in Dunk Against Lakers
Just about as filthy as a 38-year-old can get.