BREAKING NEWS : Tragedy has struck the sports world as news emerges that a Los Angeles Lakers player was among the passengers on the ill-fated Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad, India… See more details…

Tragedy has struck the sports world as news emerges that a Los Angeles Lakers player, Alex “The Ace” Anderson, was among the passengers on the ill-fated Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad, India, claiming 241 lives. The confirmation of his presence on the flight has sent shockwaves through the basketball community. Reports indicate the plane crashed shortly after takeoff, with rescue operations underway. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected, including the Lakers organization and fans worldwide. We’ll provide updates as more information becomes available.