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Amaar Burton

Amaar Burton

Joined: Jun 8, 2018

As a writer, editor and podcaster, Amaar Burton has covered the NBA in one form or another since 2006. Amaar joined the FanSided family in 2018.

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 29: Dwight Howard #39 and Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrate while playing the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on December 29, 2019 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 John McCoy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: X-factors for success in NBA’s Orlando restart

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers: Did ESPN’s all-time NBA ranking get it right?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 03: Louis Williams #23 and Jordan Clarkson #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers react after a scoring play against the Phoenix Suns in the second half during the NBA game at Staples Center on January 3, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Suns 97-77. 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 Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 former players who could help the team

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant(L) and Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan(R) talk during a free-throw attempt during the fourth quarter 17 December at the United Center in Chicago. Bryant, who is 19 and bypassed college basketball to play in the NBA, scored a team-high 33 points off the bench, and Jordan scored a team-high 36 points. The Bulls defeated the Lakers 104-83. AFP PHOTO VINCENT LAFORET (Photo by VINCENT LAFORET / AFP) (Photo credit should read VINCENT LAFORET/AFP/Getty Images)

Why did Michael Jordan finally green-light ‘The Last Dance’?

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MILWAUKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 22: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the hoop during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center on February 22, 2016 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 Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking the last 10 first-round picks

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(Photo by Brandon Dill/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: Ranking prospective first-round opponents

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HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 16: Kobe Bryant #8 and Eddie Jones #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk against the Dallas Mavericks during a preseason game on October 16, 1996 at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. 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 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 10 best shooting guards in team history

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FILE: Dennis Rodman of the Los Angeles Lakers with his head down during a National Basketball Association game at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Matt A. Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

15 stars you might have forgot played for the Los Angeles Lakers

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 01: Dwight Howard #39, Lakers LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers play the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on January 1, 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 John McCoy/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Lakers: 3 ways to improve after the NBA trade deadline

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers share a laugh during their game at Staples Center on January 13, 2013 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 2013 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

8 NBA players who will remind you of Kobe Bryant this season

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Kobe Bryant (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

The best way the NBA can honor Kobe Bryant

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Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant. Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Reflecting on the life and legacy of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant

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Los Angeles Lakers Derek Fisher (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

10 best point guards in Los Angeles Lakers history

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NBA Slam Dunk Contest Dwight Howard (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

5 best big men in NBA Slam Dunk Contest history

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Los Angeles Lakers Dwight Howard Kyle Kuzma Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

New Year’s resolutions for the Los Angeles Lakers

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Los Angeles Lakers Rajon Rondo (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

5 best 2019 moments for Los Angeles Lakers

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