About Leslie Torres-Valadez

West coast sports nerd, with a love for east coast football.

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West Coast Mix And Bounce
2019-03-21
If the NBA season ended today how would the Western Conference play out? Leslie and Brauna breakdown the western conference standings as they currently sit.
West Coast Mix And Bounce
2019-03-06
In episode 6, Leslie and Brauna dig deep into the Lakers playoff woes and about the other LA team, the Clippers who are going above and beyond expectations.
Lakers Basketball
2019-02-14
The Los Angeles Lakers’ unsuccessful attempt at trading for Anthony Davis has caused problems for their young, inexperienced team.
Home of The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, The Staples Center. Photo Credit: Carol M. Highsmith - Library of Congress
2019-02-12
In desperate need of offensive shooting, the L.A. Lakers traded Svi Mykhailiuk to the Pistons. Then, Ivica Zubac and Michael Beasley to the Clippers.
West Coast Mix And Bounce
2019-02-06
Episode 4 of West Coast Mix and Bounce talks NBA trade deadline. As the trade deadline approaches, the Lakers and Clippers are in full swing.
Luke Walton
2018-12-28
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 127-101 without LeBron James on Christmas day. However, their aggression runs out against the Kings.
Kyle Kuzma Los Angeles Lakers
2018-12-13
As the 2018-2019 season develops, LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma’s chemistry has been key to positioning the Lakers in the 4th seed of the Western Conference.
Lonzo Ball
2018-11-29
The lack of aggressiveness shown by Lonzo Ball in the past five games is hurting the Los Angeles Lakers chances to dominate in the Western Conference.
Luke Walton
2018-10-27
Luke Walton learned about coaching from Phil Jackson to Warriors coach Steve Kerr. This season he will add his own coaching style for a playoff push.
Lakers Basketball
2018-10-19
The Lakers first regular season game came in a 128-119 loss to the Portland Trailblazers that unveiled a cause for concern on defense.