The Los Angeles Lakers held a Kobe Bryant Memorial at Staples Center where notable athletes & celebrities from all around the world gathered to pay respect to Kobe & Gianna Bryant, who were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California last month. Lakers Report host Hannah Kulik looks back at some of the most memorable moments from the Kobe Bryant memorial, including incredible speeches from Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal & Vanessa Bryant. Other notable figures who paid tribute include Beyonce, Christina Aguilera & Jimmy Kimmel.
Plus, Laker-Han discusses the latest Lakers rumors & news regarding Dion Waiters, DeMarcus Cousins, Derrick Rose & Lance Stephenson. Dion Waiters reportedly met with the Lakers last week, so are the Lakers going to sign the veteran NBA free agent? DeMarcus Cousins was waived on Sunday to make room for Markieff Morris, but reports suggest that Boogie could return to the Lakers in 2020-21, with a possibility of re-signing with the Lakers this off-season. Should the Lakers bring back Cousins?
Derrick Rose was a hot topic during the NBA trade deadline & the Lakers were interested in acquiring the veteran Pistons point guard. However, the Pistons refused to trade D-Rose & will not buyout Rose despite not being a contender for the 2020 NBA playoffs. Finally, former Laker Lance Stephenson wants to make a comeback after strong play in the Chinese Basketball Association. He is willing to workout to prove his worth & the Lakers could be a team to watch since there are familiarity from both sides.
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