Jairier Rivera

Jairier Rivera

Joined: Aug 20, 2020

Bringing you NBA analysis directly from Puerto Rico. Big fan of 3&D wings. Jeff Green believer.

Feb 26, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) dunks the ball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood (5), Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little (9) and Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony (00) in the second half at Staples Center The Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers 102-93.. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Checking in on the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason additions

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 1: Marc Gasol #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers ties up Dejounte Murray #5 of the San Antonio Spurs during second half action at AT&T Center on January 1 , 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. 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 Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)

Turnovers and defensive improvements highlight the Lakers’ week

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates his basket with a foul with CJ McCollum #3, as Montrezl Harrell #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts, during a 115-107 Trail Blaizer win at Staples Center on December 28, 2020 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 Harry How/Getty Images)

Defensive questions arise for the Los Angeles Lakers after 4 games

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 18: Head coach Frank Vogel and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walk on the court during a timeout due to a goal being knocked out of position during action against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half in Game 1 of Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 18, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)

Three burning questions for the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers season

EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Los Angeles Lakers General Manager, Rob Pelinka and head coach, Frannk Vogel speak to the press during Los Angeles Laker media day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 27, 2019 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

One question for every Lakers addition from the offseason

DALLAS, TX - MARCH 12: Kobe Bryant #24 and Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers react after a 96-91 win against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on March 12, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Examining the Lakers’ rich history of dominant duos: Kobe and Pau

Los Angeles Lakers' head coach Phil Jackson (L) celebrates with players Kobe Bryant (R) and Shaquille O'Neal (C) after game four of the NBA Finals against the New Jersey Nets at Continental Airlines Arena 12 June 2002 in East Rutherford, NJ. The Lakers won their third consecutive title by a score of 113-107 to sweep the best-of-seven series 4-0. Jackson has now won nine NBA Championships as a head coach. AFP PHOTO/Jeff HAYNES (Photo by JEFF HAYNES / AFP) (Photo by JEFF HAYNES/AFP via Getty Images)

Examining the Lakers’ rich history of dominant duos: Shaq and Kobe

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: (L-R) Assistant coach Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by former Laker champions James Worthy and Magic Johnson after receiving his 2009 NBA Championship ring before the season opening game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on October 27, 2009 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Examining the Lakers’ rich history of dominant duos: Magic and Worthy

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (L) and Earvin "Magic" Johnson during a ceremony where Abdul-Jabbar unveiled a statue of himself at Staples Center on November 16, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Examining the Lakers’ rich history of dominant duos – Kareem and Magic

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 11: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts with his MVP trophy and Finals trophy after winning the 2020 NBA Championship over the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Where does this Finals MVP rank all-time in LeBron James’s career?

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Anthony Davis vs Bam Adebayo: The matchup of the NBA Finals

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 04: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets in Game One of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 04, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

LeBron James: The greatest athlete I have ever seen

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Lakers: AD vs Jokic highlights the Western Conference Finals

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Lakers: Supporting cast and a troublesome factor highlight their Game 2 win

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Lakers: Rajon Rondo and other problems plague the purple and gold

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Lakers: How to fix the regular-season issues with the Houston Rockets