Ravi Krishnaswamy

Ravi Krishnaswamy

Joined: May 23, 2017

Virginia Tech class of 2016. Go Hokies! I am a self professed sports fanatic and consider sports to be a massive part of my life. The sports I follow the closest are the NBA, NFL, and MMA. I know the NBA inside and out and my favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers. There is no better time of year than May and June when the NBA playoffs are in full swing.You can follow me on Twitter @ravewithravi

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 9: Jordan Clarkson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers puts his head on the shoulder of head coach Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers as he waits to check back into the game with rest of his teammates D'Angelo Russell #1 Julius Randle #30 and Larry Nance Jr. #7 during the second half of the basketball game against Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center April 9, 2017, 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)

Who is part of the Los Angeles Lakers’ young core?

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 17: Jarnell Stokes #34 of the Portland Trail Blazers guards Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the championship game of the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 17, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Los Angeles won 110-98. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: How Kyle Kuzma will fit in during the regular season

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 24: Paul George #13 and DeMarcus Cousins #12 of the USA Basketball Men's National Team stand for the national anthem before the game against China on July 24, 2016 at STAPLES Center 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 2016 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Can Los Angeles Lakers land the big name free agents?

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Brandon Ingram

Los Angeles Lakers: The importance of Summer League

June 23, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Newly drafted Los Angeles Lakers player Lonzo Ball (center) poses with basketball operations president Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka during his introductory press conference at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: How Lonzo Ball will transform team

Mar 21, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) warms up before a game against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers fans should embrace Brook Lopez

Mar 30, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; McDonald's All-American West guard Lonzo Ball (2) celebrates the victory with forward Josh Jackson (11) during the McDonald's High School All-American Game at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: Lonzo Ball or Josh Jackson would fill a need

Mar 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton talks to guard Jordan Clarkson (6) and guard D'Angelo Russell (1) in the first half against the LA Clippers at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: What to target with 28th pick in 2017 NBA Draft

April 11, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) reacts after scoring a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: How far away from contending are they?

Mar 28, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakes guard D'Angelo Russell (1) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Staples Center. The Wizards won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers: The case for trading D’Angelo Russell