Photos Courtesy of Brendan Lane After struggling to shine as part of the UCLA men’s basketball program, Brendan Lane (’14) transferred to Pepperdine and displayed dominance on the court, averaging 13 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Following graduation, 6-foot-9 Lane snagged a workout with the Sacramento Kings. Hailing from Rocklin, California, the Kings are Lane’s … [Read more...] about Brendan Lane ’14 Wins NBA Summer League Championship
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Gucci Gucci, Louis Louis, Fendi Fendi, Prada
“I go to Barneys; I go to Gucci, Louis, YSL. I go everywhere — Rodeo Drive, Vivienne Westwood, Marc Jacobs, Joyrich. I’m all around,” Russel Westbrook said to Steve Marsh of GQ in April 2013. Once upon a time the likes of Allen Iverson sauntered out of NBA stadiums in sagging jeans, an oversized shirt and dripping in bling. Then 2005 happened. David Stern couldn’t have … [Read more...] about Gucci Gucci, Louis Louis, Fendi Fendi, Prada
Shaq delves into empire business
Kazaam. seven-foot-one, listed at 324 pounds, with a flashy smile and a wild attitude. Combined, those features only describe one man: Shaquille O’Neal. Once upon a time Los Angelenos loved him. Even though he couldn’t sink a free throw to save his life, he averaged 27 points per game alongside 11.8 total rebounds while playing for the Lakers. He and Kobe put on a show, … [Read more...] about Shaq delves into empire business
Rolling in mad stacks and the Pels
NBA players, for the most part, are wealthy — no surprise there. If players manage their money correctly, the million dollar salaries and the endorsement deals can set a man for life. But the players aren’t the only ones putting in work. There are tons of other power players who work in professional sports organizations. The top dogs make bank.Forbes released its list of … [Read more...] about Rolling in mad stacks and the Pels
Money makes the NBA stop
For the 2013-14 NBA season, the salary cap (aka the max that teams are allowed to pay their players) is set at a whopping $58,679,000, according to basketball-reference.com. Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant wins first for hitting the highest team cap at $30,453,805. Kobe has not played a single game, and no one is quite sure when or if he will play this season — that’s his … [Read more...] about Money makes the NBA stop
