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Levack and Goz discuss that and more in this week's Monday Mirages

Last night the Los Angeles Lakers retired both 8 and 24 for Kobe Bryant. This is an honor Kobe clearly deserves considering his five titles in LA and what an amazing players he always was but Magic Johnson said something in his introduction that was either true or just lip service from the other former Lakers great, Magic said Kobe was the greatest of all time to wear the "Purple and Gold."

The Los Angeles Lakers apparently won't be getting back Phil Jackson any time soon. According to his fiance, Jeanie Buss, co-owner of the Lakers, she says that the Knicks president won't be leaving New York any time soon; especially to join the Lakers...

The Philadelphia 76ers had the ping-pong balls bounce their way last night as they managed to win the 1st overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. "The city has endured a lot over the past three seasons," 76ers head coach Brett Brown said after his team won the lottery...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young has been in the news a number of times recently. None of which for his play on the court. Most recently he was involved in an incident with teammate D'Angelo Russell who videotaped Young without him knowing, talking about relationships, leading to an uproar with the team...

Kobe Bryant had an unforgettable final NBA game last night. The 'Mamba' scored 60 points on 50 shots, making him one of only four players all-time to take 50 shots in a game (Wilt Chamberlain , Elgin Baylor , Rick Barry ). "You can't write something better than this," he said...

A remorseful D'Angelo Russell spoke in front of a crowded room filled with reporters after practice early Wednesday morning regarding a video that he took of teammate Nick 'Swaggy P' Young. The video included Russell asking questions to Young about other women; Young is engaged to music's Iggy Azalea...

The Golden State Warriors lost 112-95 to the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday for one of the biggest upsets in NBA history. The young Lakers squad led by Jordan Clarkson's 25 points and rookie D'Angelo Russell who added 21, caught the Warriors on one of their worst shooting days they've ever had...

We've seen amazing gifts given to New York Yankees Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera, but I don't think there's ever been a player get the introduction l the Detroit Pistons gave Lakers Kobe Bryant. While Kobe had another horrendous game, I don't think that's what these games are about anymore...

During an appearance on Late night with Jimmy Kimmell, Kobe Bryant showed his displeasure with his Lakers teammates for celebrating like they just won the championship after a win over a bad Celtics team. Kobe's look is hysterical. You can't accuse Kobe of not being a competitor...

Mark down October 29th if you are a hoops junkie chomping to take a bite from the NBA pie. That's opening night in the National Basketball Association. It features three games. Two will be nationally televised. Somehow, the Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers didn't make the cut for national TV...

Over the last couple of weeks, I have been very blunt and honest with my opinions about Dwight Howard - he's self-centered, rude, arrogant and not a guy I would want on my basketball team. And then last night, I happened to turn on the 20th Anniversary of the ESPY Awards for the only part I honestly care about: the host's opening monologue...