Lakers
Can’t the Lakers find room on the bench for the 7-foot newcomer from Africa, Soumaila Samake, not only to spell Shaq but to provide support for Samaki Walker?
Oct. 19, 2002
Sports
Samaki Walker blocked Kentucky’s quest for a fifth consecutive victory over Louisville.
Jan. 2, 1995
Two days after Kobe Bryant said he had hoped his teammates would play through their injuries as he plays through his, Samaki Walker, from the injured list, said he had been “hurt” by Bryant’s presumptions.
Nov. 30, 2002
Pro basketball: Rejected by free agents it pursued the previous two summers, L.A. signs Richmond and Walker, and all it costs is $4 million.
July 21, 2001
Pro basketball: San Antonio center scores 30 points and reserves help out in 103-78 victory.
March 23, 2000
A day after Samaki Walker hyperextended his elbow against the Portland Trail Blazers, the smile had faded from the Laker backup center’s face.
Feb. 19, 2002
Lakers: Former Spur won’t be given starting role, however. He must earn it.
July 25, 2001
The NCAA said it will disclose penalties today against the University of Louisville basketball program.
Nov. 20, 1996
It was the pop that scared Samaki Walker.
Feb. 20, 2002
Samaki Walker had a smile on his face as he headed out of the Laker locker room at the Rose Garden on Sunday clutching a large envelope.
Feb. 18, 2002