Davide Tovani

Davide Tovani

Joined: Nov 15, 2016

The biggest Italian Lakers fan. Everything began when he saw a documentary about Magic Johnson and the Showtime. Since then, waking up in the night to watch his team play has never been a problem but only a pleasure. He is a contributor for lakeshowlife.com and thesmokingcuban.com. He also runs his own NBA blog offensiveboard.wordpress.com

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - APRIL 04: Malik Beasley #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action during a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena on April 04, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Be patient, Lakers fans: Malik Beasley’s time will come

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 01: Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives past Lindy Waters III #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Lonnie Walker has been the main victim of Lakers’ new rotation

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 01: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers passes around Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Lakers’ game vs Thunder Wednesday is most important of the season

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 18: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the game against the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena on December 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

Austin Reaves is the best thing going for the Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 17: Maxi Kleber #42 of the Dallas Mavericks scores the buzzer beating winning three-point basket against Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on March 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mavericks defeated the Lakers, 111-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Lakers’ decision to rest Anthony Davis now looks even worse

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - MARCH 14: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during the fourth quarter of an NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on March 14, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

Lakers resting Anthony Davis was a massive mistake

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: New head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers Darvin Ham speaks to the media during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on June 06, 2022 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The free agent the Los Angeles Lakers should absolutely re-sign

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 05: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up before the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on April 05, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

What could possibly lie ahead for Carmelo Anthony, Lakers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Talen Horton-Tucker #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Derrick Jones Jr. #5 of the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at Staples Center on November 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: In defense of Talen Horton-Tucker

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 09: Anthony Davis #3 and LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers stand for the national anthem before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on February 09, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

The Last Chance: Remaining hopes for the Los Angeles Lakers

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a basket against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on January 23, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

LeBron James is in the midst of the best shooting season of his career

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 28: A view of the Los Angeles Lakers bench during the first half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 28, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Re-doing the 2021 offseason

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 29: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant #12 goes to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward Stanley Johnson #14 and forward LeBron James #6 during the second half at FedExForum on December 29, 2021 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Meet the two improbable starters on the Los Angeles Lakers

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 17: Rajon Rondo #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to an officials call during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on November 17, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Lakers are already regretting trading Rajon Rondo

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 19: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against (L-R) Tony Bradley #13, Alex Caruso #6, DeMar DeRozan #11, Lonzo Ball #2, and Javonte Green #24 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 19, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Lakers 115-110. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Bulls should thank the Los Angeles Lakers for these 3 guards

PORTLAND, OREGON - DECEMBER 17: Ben McLemore # 23 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Moda Center on December 17, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

Ben McLemore proved the Los Angeles Lakers made a mistake