It’s Game Day LA!

ESPN will officially air the ESPYs on July 20th, but that doesn’t stop us from having some of the latest info from the “Academy Awards” of the sports’ world. The ESPYs were actually filmed yesterday, July 16th in Downtown Los Angeles at the Nokia Live Ampitheater right across from the Staples Center, and a plethora of celebs and the who’s who of sports were in attendance. Two of the Lakers’ very own, Lakers’ scout and Defenders’ Assistant General Manager Bonnie-Jill Laflin accompanied by football hall of famer Jerry Rice (who are rumored to be developing their own show on ESPN) and Derek Fisher accompanied by his wife Candace Fisher, walked the red carpet and partook in the night’s festivities.

Bonnie-Jill Laflin and Jerry Rice

Derek Fisher and Candace Fisher

It was a promising night for Lakers’ fans as hometown hero Kobe Bryant was nominated for both Best Male Athlete of the Year and Best NBA Player. 

***Spoiler Alert***
Unfortunately for Kobe, Tiger Woods received the award for Best Male Athlete.  As far as Best NBA Player goes, you will have to watch the ESPYs on Sunday to find out. 

Kobe should win every athletic achievement if you ask me, but what do I know.  I’m the least objective person in the world when it comes to the Lakers.  Let me know what your thoughts are on this subject by commenting below.  Thanks for reading and GO LAKERS!