Malia Bates

Joined: May 31, 2017

Sports Fanatic especially for the purple and gold. College senior majoring in Media Studies and Spanish with dreams of becoming a future sports reporter.

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: Jeanie Buss controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers attends the Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Lakers basketball game at Staples Center March 28, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers Executive Profile: Who is Jeanie Buss?

Oct 17, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; The Los Angeles Laker girls perform during the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Valley View Casino Center. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: The tale of a Laker Girl

Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General overall view of retired jerseys of Los Angeles Lakers players Jerry West (44) Wilt Chamberlain (13) Elgin Baylor (22) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33) Shaquille O'Neal (34) Magic Johnson (32) James Worthy (42) Gail Goodrich (25) and Jamaal Wilkes (52) and broadcaster Chick Hearn at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics: Lifetime of Hatred told in 30 for 30

April 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) speaks to media following the 101-96 victory against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: What’s Kobe Bryant up to in retirement

April 12, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton (right) talks to forward Metta World Peace (37) during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Lakers 109-94. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports