Nick Van Exel burst into the scene as a second-round pick at an odd time. The Los Angeles Lakers' glory days in the Showtime Era were over, so it was time to build something from scratch.

Nick Van Exel, a former All-Star guard turned coach, recently addressed this debate. His comments offered insight and nostalgia, shedding light on his perspective on this hypothetical situation.

Another draft steal by Jerry West, Van Exel went from being a second-round pick (No. 37) to turning in five productive seasons with the Lakers in the mid-'90s, maxing out as an All-Star in 1998. Van ...

1 / 16Nick Van Exel, nicknamed Nick the Quick, averaged 16.2 points and 7.4 assists in 1998-99. 1 / 16Nick Van Exel, nicknamed Nick the Quick, averaged 16.2 points and 7.4 assists in 1998-99.

Smile 2 star Ray, 33, who is often seen sitting courtside with his acting icon father, 87, recalled how he was 'pantsed' by the late Bryant and NBA all-star teammate Nick Van Exel during an ...

Canadian Nash received no grief from fans. It was suggested on radio call-in shows, however, African-American Van Exel be booed at games. Now, if you don't think that doesn't have at least ...

Ray Nicholson, son of legendary actor and lifelong Los Angeles Lakers fan Jack Nicholson, has shared some of his most memorable courtside experiences from his childhood. During a M ...