NBA writer at EssentialySports
Nikhil Naik is an NBA writer at EssentialySports. Having completed his bachelor's degree in Hospitality, he has worked with the Indian Hotels Company Limited, at the Taj in Mumbai. Nikhil has been playing basketball since 2014. Having rooted for the Purple-&-Gold from the days when Kobe Bryant ruled the city of L.A, he looks to keep that passion alive by covering the NBA beat for EssentiallySports.
Skip Bayless Highlights the Major Flaw in Lakers’ Rajon Rondo Plan
With majority of the Lakers faithful celebrating Rajon Rondo's return to the Purple & Gold, who better than Skip Bayless to cast doubt all over the ecstasy?
Who Will Make the Cut for the Final Roster Spot for the Los Angeles Lakers?
Who will the Lakers bring in for the final roster spot before training camp? What's going on in Rob Pelinka's mind with 50 days to the NBA restart?
“Clippers Destroying Themselves”: Lakers Twitter Demolishes Kawhi Leonard’s Team for Rajon Rondo Mess
With Rajon Rondo set to return to the Lakers, fans were quick to jump on Twitter to mock the Clippers who grossly overpaid for the veteran!
Kobe Bryant vs Shaquille O’Neal: Net Worth Comparison Between Former Lakers’ Teammates
Kobe Bryant vs Shaquille O'Neal was one of the most intensely contested rivalries on the court. But, how did the duo matchup off the court?
When Kobe Bryant Picked the Team Who Were The Lakers’ Toughest Competition in the Early 2000’s
Yes, the legendary Kobe Bryant did pick the one team that were their toughest competiton, holding them from multiple championships post 2003.
CJ Comments on Blazers’ Title Chances Amid Damian Lillard Trade Claims
Is Damian Lillard done in Portland? With all the build-up surrounding Dame, Association president CJ McCollum gave his take on the matter.
Prominent NBA Insider Drops in a Huge Update on Ben Simmons’ Possible Future
Is Ben Simmons on his way out of Philly?Recent reports suggest a likely trade which will send the Aussie all-star to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
OPINION: Where Does Russell Westbrook Rank Among PGs in NBA
Where does Russell Westbrook rank amongst Point Guards in the current NBA? Where does the Lakers' star summer addition list amongst today's PGs?
“Best Player I’ve Seen and Faced”: Dirk Nowitzki Confers Huge Honor on Kobe Bryant
Dirk Nowitzki publicized a heartfelt birthday wish for former contemporary, and friend, Kobe Bryant who would've turned 43 yesterday!
From Playoff Burnouts to NBA Champion: The Rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo has put back to back playoff failures behind him, as he lifted his 1st of many Larry O' Brian's in July.
“Phony GOAT”: Skip Bayless Takes Another Dig at Lakers’ LeBron James
Skip Bayless' obsession isn't likely to end soon. In yet another dig at LeBron James, Bayless didn't hold back in yet another MJ comparison.
“Spoilt Little Brats”: Kobe Bryant Once Destroyed the NBA in Epic Rant
In celebration of what would've been the his 43rd birthday, here's yet another instance when Kobe Bryant spoke out against the system!
