Choosing Lakers Player “Walk-Up” Music

Eric Yee

Aug 15, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott talks with Los Angeles Dodgers former manager Tommy Lasorda before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

If you’ve ever been to a baseball game, you have probably heard a variety of “walk-up” songs.

For example, when Los Angeles Dodgers’ ace, Clayton Kershaw walks up to the mound or up to bat, one of three songs will play: “No Diggity” by Blackstreet, “Pump Up the Jam” by Technotronic, or “We Are Young” by Fun.

The Lakers have adopted a variation of this already, playing “Paint It Black” by the Rolling Stones whenever Tarik Black scores, but why shouldn’t the rest of the team get the honors?

Season is almost upon us, so here is a list of potential Lakers’ Walk-Up music.

Next: Kobe Bryant: Till' I Collapse by Eminem

Kobe Bryant: Till’ I Collapse by Eminem

You hate it, but you know respect you’ve got to give me…

The possibilities here were nearly unlimited, but considering the amount of injuries Bryant has recently faced, this song seemed most fitting.

"Till the roof comes off, till the lights go out Till my legs give out, can’t shut my mouth. Till the smoke clears out… I’ma rip this —- till my bones collapse."

Even if you hate Kobe, you will never find yourself questioning his work ethic or heart. Bryant has fought back valiantly from every injury he’s ever faced and might literally continue to play until he collapses.

Next: Nick Young: Hot N Cold by Katy Perry

Nick Young: Hot N Cold by Katy Perry

Cause you’re hot then you’re cold. You’re yes then you’re no. You’re in and you’re out. You’re up then you’re down.

Nick Young’s tenure with the Lakers has been anything but consistent. Regardless, Swaggy P is a Los Angeles native and will have the fans’ support no matter what he does.

Never change, Nick. Never change.

Next: Julius Randle: Move by Ludacris

Julius Randle: Move by Ludacis

Move, get out the way!

Julius Randle is a bully with the basketball, and that’s a good thing. There were two requirements for Randle’s walk-up song: strength and rawness.

Since there were too many to choose from, here are other songs that Ludacris just edged out:

Ante Up by M.O.P.
Party Up by DMX
Power by Kanye West

Next: Roy Hibbert: Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison

Roy Hibbert: Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison

So I’m back up in the game, running things to keep my swing, letting all the people know, that I’m back to run the show.

Roy Hibbert was once a shoo-in All Star in the Eastern Conference, but when Paul George‘s injury hit, and Lance Stephenson was traded, Hibbert quickly fell from grace.

This year is Hibbert’s contract year and you can be sure that he’s going to bring his ‘A-game’ every single night. That said, you can fully expect the “Return of the Mack.”

Why’d you have to lie to him Indiana? Only kidding..

Next: D'Angelo Russell: Wouldn't It Be Nice by The Beach Boys

D’Angelo Russell: Wouldn’t It Be Nice by The Beach Boys

Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older, then we wouldn’t have to wait so long…

D’Angelo Russell has made it clear time and time again that he is a late bloomer, but once he figures things out, he’s locked in and ready to go.

Having said that, wouldn’t it be nice if he was older?

Happy times together we’d be spending…

Next: Larry Nance Jr: Jumpman by Drake and Future

Larry Nance Jr: Jumpman by Drake and Future

Jumpman, Jumpman, Jumpman, Them boys up to something… Wooo.

This was a tough one, but after heated deliberation, this song choice just made too much sense. Larry Nance Jr is a highflyer and will get his fair share of poster dunks by the season’s end.

Imagine the fans’ delight when the chorus of this song plays just as Nance Jr. throws down a monstrous dunk on a defender’s head. Glorious.

Next: Robert Sacre: Cheerleader by Omi

Robert Sacre: Cheerleader by Omi

I’ll just leave this here…

Next: Ryan Kelly: Bump and Grind by R. Kelly

Ryan Kelly: Bump and Grind by R. Kelly

Ryan Kelly doesn’t see anything wrong, with a little dunk and grind. His mind’s telling him no, but his body’s telling him dunk.

It was a toss up between this, and “I Believe I Can Fly,” but after his miraculous, game winning, hammer dunk against the Portland Trailblazers, Lakers forward Ryan Kelly definitely warrants some real R. Kelly.

Further, with a name like R. Kelly, it’s tough to imagine how fans could have ever doubted him in the first place.

Next: Lou Williams: 6 Man by Drake

Lou Williams: 6 Man by Drake

6 man like Lou Williams… I just got a new deal…

It’s almost like this song was made with Lou Williams in mind, wait…

While Drake is a 6 man, Sweet Lou is the Lakers’ Sixth Man and the one that they deserve. Williams will prove to be a valuable asset to the Lakers this season and in years to come.

Next: Marcelo Huertas: Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson

Marcelo Huertas: Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson

You’ve been hit by, you’ve been struck by… a smooth criminal.

When Marcelo Huertas has the ball, it almost looks like he’s dancing through defenders.

In three preseason games, Marcelo Huertas has already left his mark on this Lakers squad. Expect big things this year from the Lakers’ own “Smooth Criminal.”

Next: Jordan Clarkson: Can't Touch This by MC Hammer

Jordan Clarkson: Can’t Touch This by MC Hammer

Stop. Hammer time.

Jordan Clarkson is really fast. How fast? Just ask Zach LaVine.

You can’t touch this.

Next: Brandon Bass: All About that Bass by Meghan Trainor

Brandon Bass: All About That Bass by Meghan Trainor

All about that Bass, ’bout that Bass, no Randle.

Come on now, it’s too easy out here.

Next: Metta World Peace: No Role Modelz by J Cole

Metta World Peace: No Role Modelz by J Cole

No role models and I’m here right now, no role models to speak of…

Despite Metta World Peace’s recent attitude adjustment, he still falls into Charles Barkley‘s, “Not a role model,” category.

That said, it’s ironic that Los Angeles brought him in to be exactly that for young star Julius Randle.

Next: Upshaw, Frazier, J. Brown and Holmes

Robert Upshaw, Michael Frazier II, Jabari Brown, Jonathan Holmes: Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out by Mayer Hawthorne

I just don’t feel the same… I know what you’re about…

Today the Lakers made their final cut, meaning Jabari Brown and Jonathan Holmes’ tenure with the Lakers is finally coming to an end.

Last Monday, Los Angeles broke the hearts of thousands of fans when they cut Robert Upshaw, but obviously management thought that it “just wasn’t going to work out.”

What songs would you choose as the Lakers’ walk up songs? Let us know in the comments below.

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Eric Yee

Lifetime Lakers' homer who enjoys hacking at golf balls, shooting runner threes and Breaking Bad marathons. Has an English degree from Azusa Pacific University, contributes to LakersOutsiders from time to time.