Nikhil Naik
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Nikhil Naik is an NBA writer at EssentialySports. Having completed his bachelor's degree in Hospitality, he has worked with the Indian Hotels Company Limited, at the Taj in Mumbai. Nikhil has been playing basketball since 2014. Having rooted for the Purple-&-Gold from the days when Kobe Bryant ruled the city of L.A, he looks to keep that passion alive by covering the NBA beat for EssentiallySports.
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Skip Bayless Highlights the Major Flaw in Lakers’ Rajon Rondo Plan
With majority of the Lakers faithful celebrating Rajon Rondo's return to the Purple & Gold, who better than Skip Bayless to cast doubt all over the ecstasy?
Aug 30, 2021
Who Will Make the Cut for the Final Roster Spot for the Los Angeles Lakers?
Who will the Lakers bring in for the final roster spot before training camp? What's going on in Rob Pelinka's mind with 50 days to the NBA restart?
Aug 30, 2021
“Clippers Destroying Themselves”: Lakers Twitter Demolishes Kawhi Leonard’s Team for Rajon Rondo Mess
With Rajon Rondo set to return to the Lakers, fans were quick to jump on Twitter to mock the Clippers who grossly overpaid for the veteran!
Aug 29, 2021
Kobe Bryant vs Shaquille O’Neal: Net Worth Comparison Between Former Lakers’ Teammates
Kobe Bryant vs Shaquille O'Neal was one of the most intensely contested rivalries on the court. But, how did the duo matchup off the court?
Aug 29, 2021
When Kobe Bryant Picked the Team Who Were The Lakers’ Toughest Competition in the Early 2000’s
Yes, the legendary Kobe Bryant did pick the one team that were their toughest competiton, holding them from multiple championships post 2003.
Aug 29, 2021
Rajon Rondo and Russell Westbrook’s Troubled History That Worries Lakers Fans
With Rondo certain for a Lakers return, here's a throwback to the time members of the Rondo bunch went at it with LA's Russell Westbrook!
Aug 29, 2021
CJ Comments on Blazers’ Title Chances Amid Damian Lillard Trade Claims
Is Damian Lillard done in Portland? With all the build-up surrounding Dame, Association president CJ McCollum gave his take on the matter.
Aug 29, 2021
Lakers Loss is Mavericks’ Gain: How Dallas Managed to Outsmart LA to Rope Jared Dudley
Was it genius, or just a coincidence? The Lakers lost their locker room guy in Jared Dudley, as the Dallas Mavericks took an opportunity too good to miss.
Aug 28, 2021
Prominent NBA Insider Drops in a Huge Update on Ben Simmons’ Possible Future
Is Ben Simmons on his way out of Philly?Recent reports suggest a likely trade which will send the Aussie all-star to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Aug 27, 2021
OPINION: Where Does Russell Westbrook Rank Among PGs in NBA
Where does Russell Westbrook rank amongst Point Guards in the current NBA? Where does the Lakers' star summer addition list amongst today's PGs?
Aug 27, 2021
“7 Points Really?!”: When Bronny James Blasted Father LeBron James
When was the last time LeBron James went cold turkey in a playoff closeout game? All you have to do is rewind back to 2014, when Miami took on Indiana.
Aug 26, 2021
“Best Player I’ve Seen and Faced”: Dirk Nowitzki Confers Huge Honor on Kobe Bryant
Dirk Nowitzki publicized a heartfelt birthday wish for former contemporary, and friend, Kobe Bryant who would've turned 43 yesterday!
Aug 25, 2021
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