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ANNIKA What makes you stand out among the team? I'm a total nerd who loves school, reading, research, and all things nerdy Favorite Lakers player? Kareem Abdul Jabbar, because he went to my alma mater, UCLA What is your dream job? World renowned professor and researcher focusing on race and gender theory |
ASHLEY C. Favorite place in LA? Downtown LA, because I love to shop Favorite place you've ever visited? Maui, because I love the ocean and how relaxed everyone is Favorite type of dance? I like Jazz and Lyrical |
ASHLEY R. Favorite Lakers player? Andrew Bynum Favorite athlete from a different sport? Jim Edmonds What is your dream job? I am doing my dream job! I love the Lakers! |
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BRIA Favorite Lakers player? Magic Johnson Which Olympic event are you going to follow most closely? Track & Field and Beach Volleyball, because I played both in high school What is your dream job? Orthopedic Surgeon. I would love to train and rehabilitate dancers as well as athletes. |
CHRISTINA Favorite athlete from a different sport? Serena Williams. She represents a strong powerful woman. Favorite place in LA? Walt Disney Concert Hall What is your dream job? Own a performing arts center in Los Angeles, New York, or San Francisco |
ERICA Favorite Lakers player? Derek Fisher. He is a great team player and always plays hard for the team. Favorite thing to do on an off-day? Enjoy the sunshine and play with my maltese puppy Jack. What is your dream job? Sideline reporter or director of a professional dance team |
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ERIN Favorite athlete from a different sport? Brian Dawkins Which Olympic event are you going to follow most closely? Diving. My sister was a great diver and I admire their guts. Favorite type of dance? Ballet |
JENNIFER Favorite Lakers player? Jordan Farmar, because he's a UCLA alum also Favorite restaurant? Anywhere with good sushi What is your dream job? New York Times food critic |
JENSEN Favorite athlete from a different sport? David Beckham Favorite thing to do on an off-day? Go to the beach or be outdoors, i.e. hiking, camping, etc. Favorite place you've ever visited? Marbella, Spain |
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JERI-FAYE Favorite place in LA? Manhattan Beach. I love the boutique shops, restaurants and scenery. Favorite place you've ever visited? Sydney, Australia. I studied abroad there for a semester in college. Favorite type of dance? Jazz |
JESSICA Favorite athlete from a different sport? Tony Romo Favorite place you've ever visited? Playa del Carmen, Mexico What is your dream job? Dancing on Broadway in ANY Fosse musical |
KATIE Favorite Lakers player? Derek Fisher, because he seems to always give 110% out on the court & seems to really care for his teammates Favorite thing to do on an off-day? Honestly? =) Fishing with family... I know, I know it sounds boring, but it's amazing. Favorite type of dance? Ballet, because I have always wanted to be a professional ballerina |
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LINDSEY Which Olympic event are you going to follow most closely? Gymnastics, I enjoy watching it because I used to be a gymnast for nine years Favorite type of dance? Jazz and Funk What is your favorite part about being a Laker Girl? Getting the opportunity to get out in the community and meet our fans. I love to perform out on the court and be apart of the "energy"!! I have also enjoyed getting the opportunity and challenge of being a LakersTV host. |
LISA Favorite Lakers player? Kobe Bryant. He is so focused when he is in the game. Favorite place in LA? My home What is your dream job? To own my own company that allows me to travel the world |
MICHELLE What makes you stand out among the team? I'm one of the smallest girls on the team but I can dance bigger than myself! Favorite type of dance? Jazz What is your dream job? To own my own dance studio |
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NICOLE What makes you stand out among the team? I speak Spanish Favorite Lakers player? Jordan Farmar. I feel that he always gives 110% when he plays. What is your dream job? Child psychiatrist and owning my own dance studio |
RICHELLE Favorite athlete from a different sport? Floyd Maywheather Jr. Which Olympic event are you going to follow most closely? Gymnastics, because I admire their strength Favorite place in LA? STAPLES Center =) Everyone comes together for their Lakers |
SARAH Favorite thing to do on an off-day? Beach in the day, Disneyland at night Favorite place you've ever visited? Graceland in Memphis. Gotta love the king! Favorite type of dance? Jazz |
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STEFANIE Favorite Lakers player? Sasha Vujacic, because he's a hard worker and loves the game Favorite place you've ever visited? Paris, France What is your favorite part about being a Laker Girl? Working in the community and with children. It's so rewarding. |
SUZANNE What makes you stand out among the team? I love to quote movies! Favorite athlete from a different sport? Adrian Peterson What is your dream job? Sportscaster |
TARA Favorite restaurant? Cappy's Favorite place you've ever visited? Lake Powell, it's so beautiful & relaxing What is your dream job? FBI Agent/Criminal Investigator |
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TIFFANY What makes you stand out among the team? My curly hair Favorite athlete from a different sport? Lance Armstrong for how much he has accomplished What is your favorite part about being a Laker Girl? Attending all the charities and meeting all the fans. Also, I love to support the best team in the NBA! |
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2008 LAKER GIRL FINALS After a week full of individual interviews with Laker Girls Director Lisa Estrada, the remaining 32 ladies gathered for one final audition to determine who will make the cut and be apart of the 2008-09 Laker Girls team. PHOTOS: 2008 LAKER GIRL FINALS (67) |
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2008 LAKER GIRL AUDITIONS Over 450 women arrived at the team's training facility in El Segundo for a shot at one of the coveted slots on next year's Laker Girls squad. After more than eight hours and four cuts the contestants were trimmed to the 32 lucky ladies that will now go through individual interviews and the final audition. PHOTOS: 2008 LAKER GIRL AUDITIONS (30) |
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