Greg Oliver: Bryant passing hard for this Lakers fan
January 31, 2020As a Los Angeles Lakers fan for more than 40 years, I’ve seen a lot of exciting moments, including 10 of the franchise’s 16 championships that were made possible by some of the greatest players basketball has ever seen.
Greg Oliver: NBA free-agent frenzy one of most exciting in recent memory
July 12, 2019Major League Baseball’s July 31 trade deadline is fast approaching, but baseball is going to have to work extra hard this year to top the excitement brought about by the most recent NBA free-agent frenzy.
Greg Oliver: Christmas came early for Lakers fans
July 13, 2018I’ll admit to being a little disappointed when Paul George, long rumored to be joining his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, spurned the opportunity by re-signing with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oliver: Free agency to more than make up for lackluster NBA Finals
June 15, 2018It didn’t take long for the Golden State Warriors to dispatch the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.