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Jan
05
by OmarE at 3:31 PM
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http://m.espn.go.com/nba/story?storyId=12125142

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak's 15-year-old daughter, Alina, died Monday morning after a lengthy illness, the team announced.

In a statement released on behalf of Kupchak and his wife, Claire, the team stated, "The family asks for and appreciates their privacy at this difficult time, and would like to express their gratitude for everyone's love, support, thoughts and prayers."

Kupchak is in his 28th season as an executive with the Lakers and his 15th in his current role after taking over for Jerry West in 2000. Kupchak joined the Lakers' front office in 1986 following a 10-year NBA career.
Jan
04
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by LALakersFan4Life at 1:38 PM
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Dec
29
by LALakersFan4Life at 3:06 PM
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Dec
28
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by Doc Brown at 2:21 PM
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The only way this makes sense is if Hill/Davis/Sacre is on the way out, otherwise why?
Dec
28
by trodgers at 7:19 AM
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Everyone else is/was/will be talking about this at some point, so here are some numbers.

With Kobe: 8-19; Without Kobe: 1-2
With Kobe: 102.1 points scored, 109.2 allowed
Without Kobe: 102 points scored, 106.7 allowed

A quick statistical comparison of LA players not named Kobe Bryant with and without Kobe.
FGs
118-280 (42%) without Kobe
797-1744 (46%) with Kobe

3pt
28-71 (39%) without Kobe
139-377 (37%) with Kobe

FTs
42-58 (72%) without Kobe
360-494 (73%) with Kobe

AST/TO
66/36 without Kobe (.647 ast/(ast+to))
416/232 with Kobe (.642)

So the non-Kobe Lakers shoot worse from 2 and better from 3 without Kobe.