Joaqin Valencerina

Joined: Aug 17, 2023

Joaqin Valencerina may be new to writing about everything Lakers, but he's no stranger to the Purple and Gold community. Joaqin also has experience covering De La Salle University's collegiate sports teams and a background in esports journalism since 2022.

Lakers finally overcame their kryptonite — for all of one game

5 marquee matchups that Lakers fans should circle now

Austin Reaves (Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP) (Photo by TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images)

Austin Reaves’ Team USA play is a very promising sign for the Lakers

Shaq and Kobe (MIKE FIALA/AFP via Getty Images)

Remembering Kobe Bryant’s most iconic Lakers teammates

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 28: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers congratulates Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers after a slam dunk against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of Round 1 Game 6 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs against Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on April 28, 2023 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 Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)