Welcome to the #LAKERS Podcast, hosted by Ioua Lagazo, Joseph Constantino and McKay Westbrook. Opinion and analysis on the latest games, trending news, trades, signings, injuries, rumors and much more. We hope you join us, and tell your friends about us! Make sure you subscribe and rate us wherever you listen to your podcasts, and follow us on Instagram @lakersdailyscoop.
Final Thoughts Before Season Starts w/ Mike Trudell
Lakers Reporter, Mike Trudell, joined the podcast with Ioua and Dee for final thoughts about the team before the season starts. We talk about how the team is coming together after the 6 preseason games both on the court and off the court, and what expectations we should have for the team moving forward, while also considering the recent injuries sustained by many of our rotation players. We talk about the development of the starting lineup and what that could look like with AD at the 5 or in a more traditional version of having 2 bigs in the frontcourt. (Recorded 10/14/21)Audio Credit: Great Days by Joakim Karud.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is the 2nd installment of the #Lakers Spaces Post-Game Show on Twitter, where Petty, Medina, McKay and Ioua spoke with Lakers fans after the Lakers loss against the Sacramento Kings in the sixth preseason game of the season, bringing the Lakers to 0-6. We discussed LeBron's 30 point piece and how the Big 3 are clicking and meshing with each other early on, Austin Reaves' performance, and more! Tune in! (Recorded 10/14/21)Audio Credit: Great Days by Joakim Karud.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/15/2021 • 35 minutes, 23 seconds
Don't Sweat Westbrook's Turnovers + The BEST Non-LeBron Lineup + LeBron’s Quest for the Best ft. Mat Issa
Ioua Lagazo and Mckay Westbrook discuss why we shouldn’t freak out about Russell Westbrook and the team’s 0-4 preseason record. We also tall about how a certain lineup deployed against the Suns could be a formidable non-LeBron lineup, and what Malik Monk and THT’s injury means going forward. And then later on the show, special guest Matt Issa joined Ioua & Mckay on the podcast to promote his podcast "Quest for the Best" to talk a little bit about some Laker greats and as well as LeBron’s legacy as he heads into his 19th season. (Recorded 10/11/2021)Audio Credit: Great Days by Joakim Karud.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/12/2021 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
Early Preseason Thoughts + With Ariza Out, Will AD Still Start at the 5?
The Lagazo Brothers, Ioua and Janweb, along with McKay Westbrook break down the latest preseason games and give their early thoughts on what's going on so far. We also discuss what Frank Vogel might do, now that Trevor Ariza is out for the next 8 or so weeks, and whether he'll opt to start AD at the 5 or go back to his traditional bread and butter line-up of having two bigs on the court. (Recorded 10/7/2021)Audio Credit: Great Days by Joakim Karud.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is the first installment of the #Lakers Spaces Post-Game Show on Twitter, where Petty, Medina and Ioua spoke with Lakers fans on the Lakers loss against the Brooklyn Nets in the first preseason game of the season. We discussed Malik Monk's impressive game despite the loss, Austin Reaves' hustle, Dwight fouling out and more! Tune in! (Recorded 10/3/21)Audio Credit: Great Days by Joakim Karud.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/4/2021 • 30 minutes, 2 seconds
The Lakers Huddle - How the Reported Starting Lineup Will Fit Together
This is the first installment of the Lakers Huddle on the #Lakers Podcast with Coach Mark Tinklenberg, Raj Chipalu (aka UnwrittenRul3s), and Ioua Lagazo. In this episode we dug deep into how the reported starting lineup of Russell Westbrook, Wayne Ellington, Trevor Ariza, LeBron James & Anthony Davis will fit together, and how the other pieces will fill in from the bench. We also talked about the theme of "sacrifice" surfacing from these early training camp days and what that means, and how the non-LeBron minutes will now look like with Russell Westbrook on the team. (Recorded 9/30/21)Audio Credit: Great Days by Joakim Karud.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/1/2021 • 34 minutes, 59 seconds
Q&A with Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers
Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers joined the podcast with Ioua Lagazo, Janweb Lagazo & McKay Westbrook to answer a few questions from us and Lakers fans all over the world. We discussed LeBron's minicamp and how that went, how Kobe influenced his game, who his favorite PG is, what current NBA player he models his game after, what he thinks of In-N-Out, his goals this season, and more!Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired.Presented by BetOnline.AgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/27/2021 • 25 minutes, 19 seconds
Player Preview: Russell Westbrook (w/ Matthew Modderno)
Washington Wizards Reporter Matthew Modderno joined the podcast to discuss Russell Westbrook's performance last season and previewed how Westbrook can fit successfully alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the rest of the Lakers. We talk about playmaking, shooting, fast breaks, defense and more!Audio Credit: Lakey Inspired, MOKKA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/27/2021 • 35 minutes, 27 seconds
Player Preview: Carmelo Anthony (w/ Rob Hetherington and Corban Ford of Blazing the Path Podcast)
Rob Hetherington and Corban Ford of Blazing the Path Podcast join the show to help us preview Carmelo Anthony as a Los Angeles Laker. We discussed his tenure with the Portland Trailblazers, and then talked about his role and expectations for him this upcoming season alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook.Audio Credit: Lakey Inspired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/25/2021 • 29 minutes, 34 seconds
Vogel on starting 5, Rondo, THT + Pelinka on Lakers offseason success (Reactions)
Frank Vogel recently said no lineup decisions have been made yet and that they're going to wait and see what comes of training camp to decide on that matter. He also made a comment that Rajon Rondo would essentially replace Jared Dudley in the locker room and not play as much this season, while also revealing that Talen Horton-Tucker (THT) has been challenged to step up and be "that guy" on the defensive end. Lakers GM Rob Pelinka also spoke to media recently and discussed how he feels the Lakers have done this offseason. So, Ioua, Janweb and McKay hopped on the podcast to address all what has been said by the Lakers GM and head coach. (Recorded 9/23/21)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/24/2021 • 30 minutes, 28 seconds
Player Preview: Kent Bazemore (w/Cyrus Saatsaz and Mark Haynes)
Golden State Warriors Reporters Cyrus Saatsaz and Mark Haynes joins the podcast to discuss how returning Laker Kent Bazemore performed last season with the Golden State Warriors, and how he will it with the Lakers and what role he will play this season. Audio Credit: Lakey Inspired, MOKKA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/18/2021 • 31 minutes, 57 seconds
What the Marc Gasol Trade Means (plus, too much excitement for WANG ZHELIN!!!! draft rights...)
The Lagazo Brothers, Janweb (@TheSilentTrend) & Ioua (@ioualagazo) reacted to the Marc Gasol trade, which involved a 2024 second round pick and cash for the draft rights to Wang Zhelin from China. We also discuss what this means for the Lakers going forward and consider a few players who the Lakers may end up signing for the last roster spots. (Recorded 9/10/21)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/11/2021 • 24 minutes, 14 seconds
What Rondo's Return and DeAndre Jordan's Addition Means for the Team
The Lagazo Brothers, Janweb and Ioua, react to the return of Rajon Rondo and the addition of DeAndre Jordan to the team, and what it means to the team. Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/4/2021 • 26 minutes, 46 seconds
Player Preview: Wayne Ellington (w/ Coach Bryce Simon of the Motor City Hoops Podcast and Detroit Bad Boys)
Coach Bryce Simon of the Motor City Hoops Podcast and SB Nation's Detroit Bad Boys joined the pod with host Ioua Lagazo to discuss Wayne Ellington's career year with the Detroit Pistons last season and how he fits in with the LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, and the rest of the team, including how he would operate under Frank Vogel's defensive scheme.Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey InspiredSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9/1/2021 • 25 minutes, 33 seconds
Player Preview: Trevor Ariza (w/ J.J. Rivera and Kenneth Wilson of the 305 Culture Podcast)
J.J. Rivera and Kenneth Wilson joined the podcast again, but this time to talk about how Trevor Ariza played for the Miami Heat last season - albeit only half the season. We also talk about how Ariza would fit with the Lakers, and how his defensive skills are a valuable asset for the Lakers. BUT, make sure you tune it after the preview for some "bloopers" at the end of the podcast where we talk about LeBron James' favorite ring and more! Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/30/2021 • 34 minutes
Dudley Calls Out Lakers + Rondo Rumors
On this episode, the Lagazo Brothers Janweb & Ioua explore what reportedly when down between the Los Angeles Lakers and locker room culture guy/chemistry guru, Jared Dudley. We also go over a few buyout rumors that have surfaced around Rajon Rondo, DeAndre Jordan and speculation about Kevin Love.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/28/2021 • 33 minutes, 30 seconds
Player Preview: Kendrick Nunn (w/ J.J. Rivera and Kenneth Wilson of the 305 Culture Podcast)
J.J. Rivera and Kenneth Wilson of the 305 Culture Podcast, which covers the Miami Heat, hopped on the show with Ioua Lagazo and McKay Westbrook to discuss Kendrick Nunn's performance the last two seasons as a Miami Heat. We also dive into how Nunn fits in within the Lakers roster, his role and expectations. Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/25/2021 • 25 minutes, 58 seconds
Is LeBron Still the Best? (+ Rumors on IT, Collison, Mike James, Dudley, Gasol)
Ioua Lagazo and Joseph Constantino chime in on the recent debate on whether LeBron James is still the best in the world, after an ESPN poll by 10 executives/scouts revealed the LeBron received zero votes for that same question. We then segway to a discussion on recent rumors on Isaiah Thomas, Darren Collison and Mike James working out the Lakers, Jared Dudley likely not returning back to the Lakers, and Marc Gasol not a lock to return as well. (Recored 8/20/21)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/21/2021 • 39 minutes, 10 seconds
Player Preview: Malik Monk (w/ Sam Dracula)
Sam "Dracula" Smith (@SamDracula) of Bleav in Hornets podcast joined the show to help us do a player preview on Malik Monk. We discussed Monk's career as a Hornet and his career performance last season. And then we also discussed Malik Monk's role within the Lakers and how he would fit with the Lakers newest Big 3 of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. (Recorded 08/17/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/18/2021 • 34 minutes, 12 seconds
How should the Lakers fill out the rest of the roster?
We discussed how the Lakers should fill out the rest of the roster. Should we go for the best available or according to the needs to the roster? What about Isaiah Thomas, Paul Millsap, James Ennis, Josh Hart and others? Then, on the second segment, we had a candid conversation about Dennis Schroder and the criticism that Rob Pelinka received this week stemming from the Danny Green trade last offseason. (Recorded 8/12/21)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/13/2021 • 36 minutes, 40 seconds
Rob Pelinka's Latest Masterpiece: Your 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers
The Lagazo Brothers, Ioua and Janweb, along with the Philippines' Pride and Joy, Joseph Constantino, hopped on the pod to discuss Rob Pelinka's latest masterpiece: Your 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers. We talked about how the addition of Carmelo Anthony, Kent Bazemore, Malik Monk, Trevor Ariza, Kendrick Nunn, Dwight Howard, Wayne Ellington, and the re-signing of Talen Horton-Tucker, coupled with the Lakers' "Big Three" in LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, gets the Lakers to the top of the league, and how they all fit together. We pay respects to Alex Caruso and the rest of the Lakers who left us this week, and then for the second segment, we had a discussion about how the new league looks as we compared them to the Lakers. (Recorded 8/6/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/7/2021 • 41 minutes, 44 seconds
Day 2 Lakers Free Agency Chat w/ Jake Fischer
NBA Insider, B/R reporter and author of ‘Built To Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever’, Jake Fischer, joined the show to discuss Lakers' free agency (Recorded 8/3/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8/3/2021 • 15 minutes, 42 seconds
Discussing the Lakers' Salary Cap Situation (Post-Westbrook Trade) w/ Eric Pincus
Eric Pincus (@EricPincus), capologist/writer/instructor at Bleacher Report, Sports Biz Class, Basketball Insiders and NBA TV, joined the podcast to discuss the salary cap situation the Lakers are faced with after the Russell Westbrook trade (announced by not yet official as of the recording) and how the Lakers can construct their roster this offseason. (Recorded 7/31/2021, 12pm PT)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/31/2021 • 37 minutes, 56 seconds
The Russell Westbrook Trade
Special 100th Episode. And a special thank you for all your support the past year and a half. We couldn't do this without you!Episode 100: Our thoughts on the Russell Westbrook trade, how it transpired, what that means for the Lakers, how he fits with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, and given that, what the Lakers need to do in terms of roster construction to build around the New Big Three (Recorded 7/30/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn, Stadium.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/31/2021 • 37 minutes, 25 seconds
What the Lakers Can Learn from the Bucks Title Run + NBA Draft Discussion
On this episode, we reacted to the Milwaukee Bucks winning the 2021 NBA Championship, and then quickly pivoted to a discussion on what the Lakers can learn from the Bucks title run. On the second part of the episode, because the NBA draft is a week away, we had our pre-draft discussion: what is everyone projecting and who do we think the Lakers should select with their 22nd pick, plus any projected trade scenarios. (Recorded 7/22/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.Part of the Bleav Podcast Network, and presented by BetOnline.Ag.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/23/2021 • 32 minutes, 13 seconds
Movie Review: LeBron's Space Jam w/Dee Monique and the Faigens
Dee Monique and the Faigens, Mia and Harrison, joined Ioua Lagazo on this special episode where they reviewed the new film, Space Jam: A New Legacy, featuring Lakers' LeBron James and Anthony Davis. (Recorded 7/17/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.Presented by BetOnline.Ag. Part of the Bleav Podcast Network.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/19/2021 • 30 minutes, 29 seconds
LeBron to Retire a Laker? Trezz Calls B.S. on Excuses? Schröder a Difference-Making Playmaker? Lonzo, Sexton to L.A.?
Darrian Woods, otherwise known as The Pettiest Laker Fan (@ThePettiestLA), joined the show to react to LeBron James' comments about wanting to retire a Laker and then contrast that with Montrezl Harrell's comments on Instagram where he called B.S. on Vogel's reasons for not playing him due to matchup situation as "excuses." We then discussed recent reports about the Lakers desiring a difference-making playmaker and what that means for Dennis Schröder's future in Lakerland. And then on the last segment, we discuss other offseason rumors surrounding Collin Sexton. (Recorded 7/15/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.Presented by BetOnline.Ag. Part of the Bleav Podcast Network.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/16/2021 • 44 minutes, 3 seconds
Kuzma's Role and 'Kareem Abdul-Drummond' (with some NBA Finals talk)
The Lagazo Bros Janweb and Ioua, along with Joseph Constantino, start the episode discussing the NBA Finals between the Suns and the Bucks. Then, we pivot to a conversation about Kyle Kuzma's aspirations to be an All-Star, his role as a Laker and adjusting our expectations of him. On the last segment, we talked about "Kareem Abdul-Drummond" and his comments on Instagram and Twitter in response to a fan's critique regarding his dominance in the paint. (Recorded 7/8/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/9/2021 • 36 minutes, 43 seconds
What David Fizdale Brings to the Table + Offseason Rumors
Ioua Lagazo and McKay Westbrook discussed what new Lakers assistant coach, David Fizdale, brings to the table and what that means for the Lakers. They also discussed rumors about about Scott Brooks, Kemba Walker, Talen Horton-Tucker and Dennis Schröder. (Recorded 7/3/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7/4/2021 • 38 minutes, 32 seconds
What does Jason Kidd’s Departure Mean for the Lakers? Is Booker the next Kobe? Plus More Offseason Rumors
Medina K. of the Ultimate Sports Show joined the podcast with the Lagazo Bros and McKay Westbrook to discuss (1) the Jason Kidd reports about him in the negotiating stages for the Dallas Mavericks head coaching position and what that means for the Lakers; (2) the "Devin Booker is the next Kobe Bryant" declaration from Stephan A. Smith; and (3) offseason rumors and reports from this week (Spencer Dinwiddie, J.J. Reddick, Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook, Ben Simmons). [Recorded 6/24/2021]Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/25/2021 • 46 minutes, 4 seconds
Root for the Clippers? LeBron Criticized the NBA? Offseason Rumors?
The Lagazo Bros (Janweb and Ioua) start off by addressing the comments made by Clippers head coach, Ty Lue, moments after winning the series against the Utah Jazz, which essentially asked Lakers fans to support their team. Ha! Then, on the second segment, we discussed comments made by LeBron James appearing to criticize the NBA for its decision to have a condensed NBA season, along with the response from the NBA and what the actual statistics are saying about the injuries this year compared to prior years. On the last segment, we opened it up to notable offseason rumors that floated around this week. (Recorded 6/19/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/20/2021 • 35 minutes, 22 seconds
LeBron Slander: Evidence of Greatness?
Janweb Lagazo & McKay Westbrook responds to all the media attention, negativity and slander being cast on LeBron James and the Lakers. You won't want to miss that discussion! On the second segment, they discussed some early offseason rumors regarding Montrezl Harrell and Kyle Kuzma. (Recorded 6/11/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/12/2021 • 25 minutes, 53 seconds
Injured Lakers Fought Until the End (What’s Next?)
Ioua Lagazo & McKay Westbrook react to the unfortunate Game 6 loss at home, where Anthony Davis's groin injury limited him to just five minutes of play. Lakers went out fighting, but now have a few months to rest, recollect and get healthy again. So the guys discussed where the Lakers go from here. (Recorded 6/3/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/4/2021 • 33 minutes, 38 seconds
How do the Lakers respond in Game 6?
The Lagazo Brothers Janweb & Ioua react to the blowout loss in Game 5 and discuss what the Lakers need to do in Game 6 to come out with a win with or without Anthony Davis. (Recorded 6/2/21)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6/3/2021 • 30 minutes, 31 seconds
Next Man Up: Battling Without Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis suffered a groin injury in Game 4 and didn't play the 2nd half. He is not unlikely to play in game 5. What does this mean for the Lakers? What do they need to do in Game 5? We discuss all of this in this short episode. (Recorded 5/31/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/31/2021 • 19 minutes, 47 seconds
Game 3 Flex & Responding to Suns Twitter Arguments
The Lagazo Brothers Janweb and Ioua are joined by LakersNation.com's Matthew Peralta (@_MatthewPeralta) in an episode where they first discussed how the Lakers flexed in Game 3. And then for the remainder of the episode, the guys responded to the arguments/narratives being spread around Suns/NBA Twitter regarding Chris Paul and LeBron's attempts at the rim. (Recorded 5/28/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/29/2021 • 34 minutes, 30 seconds
Tied Series: What Worked in Game 2
The Lagazo Brothers Janweb and Ioua react to Game 2 and discuss what adjustments worked in Game 2 and what needs to happen heading into Game 3. (Recorded 5/25/2021)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/26/2021 • 23 minutes, 52 seconds
First Round Series Preview: Lakers vs Suns
Lagazo Brothers (Janweb and Ioua) along with McKay Westbrook preview the upcoming series matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs. (Recorded 5/21/21)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/22/2021 • 41 minutes, 1 second
Play-In Preview: Lakers vs Warriors
The Lagazo Bros (Janweb and Ioua) preview the upcoming matchup between the Lakers and the Warriors, marking the Lakers first ever play-in game in franchise history. One of the biggest questions is how the Lakers will contain Steph Curry and, yes, minimize the impact of Draymond Green. The brothers also briefly talked about what happens if the Lakers lose to the Warriors (which they won't) just in case. (Recorded 5/17/21)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/18/2021 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
Two Games To Decide Our Post-Season Fate
Brothers Duo Janweb and Ioua Lagazo hop on the show to talk about the last few games and what these next two games mean for the Lakers in terms of post-season play. At the beginning of the show, we discussed the 2020 Championship Banner Ceremony and Kobe Bryant's upcoming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (Recorded 5/14/21)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/15/2021 • 41 minutes, 27 seconds
Is AD back? Does Marc Gasol deserve more minutes?
We talk AD and the big win against Denver, whether Marc Gasol deserves more minutes, and LeBron's comments on the play in tournament.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5/5/2021 • 35 minutes, 21 seconds
Can the Lakers Avoid the Play-In Tournament? Does it Matter?
Raquel (@SOULBeautifulMe/Twitter) of LAKERFANATICS and Casey Ahmed (@Caseys_Takes) of Fansided's the Lake Show Life joined the show to review the latest Laker road trip against the Dallas Mavericks, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. We then talk about whether the Lakers can avoid the play-in tournament with only 10 games to go, and what that would mean if they end up in seeds 7-10. Finally, on the latter end of the show, we answered a couple of mailbag questions dealing with coaching staff decisions and Kyle Kuzma's performance this year. (Recorded 4/29/21)Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.Last podcast episode with the Hoop Heads Podcast Network.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/30/2021 • 46 minutes, 11 seconds
Markieff's Loyalty, Davis Set to Return, Kobe's Shoes
The guys talk about the news the came out about Markieff Morris turning down bigger offers in the offseason to stay with the Lakers. We also talked about Anthony Davis who is set to return soon while we reviewed the latest games against the Boston Celtics and the Utah Jazz. On the last segment, we discussed the ordeal going on with Kobe Bryant's deal with Nike and how the family reportedly was frustrated. (Recorded 4/20/21)
Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/21/2021 • 35 minutes, 12 seconds
Takeaways from the 7-Game Road Trip (ft. @DantheLakersFAN)
DTLF (@DantheLakersFAN) joins brothers duo Ioua & Janweb to review the 7-game road trip that ended with the win against the Charlotte Hornets. First, we had a lively discussion on ejections and refereeing in today's game after we saw players from the Lakers be ejected in 3 connected games. Then on the second segment, we talk about the the good and the bad takeaways from this stretch of games. Finally, on the latter end of the show, we discussed the performances of Andre Drummond and Ben McLemore so far. (Recorded 4/14/2021)
Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
4/15/2021 • 41 minutes, 18 seconds
Ben McLemore Signs as Lakers Beat The Raptors
Ben McLemore signed with the Lakers to fill the last roster spot. We react to that news and what McLemore brings to the table. But, before we do, we reacted to the Lakers-Raptors game where the LeBron/AD/Drummond-less Lakers went on a 18-40 shooting spree from deep to go along with 29 assists, 7 blocks and 8 steals. (Recorded 4/6/2021)
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4/7/2021 • 22 minutes, 46 seconds
What to Make of Drummond’s Debut + 7-Game Road Trip
Austin Boyd (@austincjboyd/Twitter) of Heavy.com joined the show to discuss Andre Drummond's short-lived debut for the Lakers and the injury he sustained during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks. We also talked about Coach Frank Vogel's comments on the upcoming buyout deadline for teams to sign players that will be eligible to play for the playoffs. Then, on the latter end of the show, we had a conversation about the upcoming 7-game road trip. (Recorded 4/1/21)
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4/2/2021 • 44 minutes, 28 seconds
Andre Drummond
Matt Wadleigh (wadleigh_matt24/Twitter) of Clutch Points joined the pod to react to Andre Drummond becoming a Los Angeles Laker and talk about how the Pig Penguin can bring to the table. (Recorded 3/29/21)
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3/30/2021 • 25 minutes, 15 seconds
Trade Deadline Thoughts, Schröder's Free Agency
Matthew Peralta (LakersNation.com) and Skyler Trepel (Fansided's the Lake Show Life, Mamba Moments, Shooting Bricks) joined the show with brothers duo Ioua & Janweb Lagazo to give our thoughts on the biggest trades and player movement this week as the trade deadline came and went. We also talked about the Lakers decision to not trade for Kyle Lowry, but instead opted to keep the team intact refusing to trade Talen Horton-Tucker among others and to try their luck in the buyout market (Andre Drummond). On the last segment, we switched gears and discussed Dennis Schröder's comments about his extension and upcoming free agency after being on the trading block this week. (Recorded 3/27/21)
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3/28/2021 • 37 minutes, 23 seconds
Sports Injury Analyst Discusses LeBron's Ankle Injury and Expectations
Dr. Evan Jeffires (@Dr_JeffiresPT) joins the show again to talk about LeBron's ankle injury, expected timeline and what the means for the Lakers. (Recorded 3/21/21)
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3/21/2021 • 33 minutes, 45 seconds
Off To A Good Start Post All-Star Break
Phil Sizemore (editor/writer for Laker Central 365 and contributor to NBA Call Ups and LA Lakers UK) joined the show with Janweb and Ioua to discuss how the Lakers have been doing since after the All-Star break. We also talked about Jared Dudley's MCL tear and his decision to rehab instead of having surgery. On the latter end, we discuss the recent updates of the trade and buyout rumors circulating around the Lakers as we approach the March 25th trade deadline. (Recorded 3/17/21)
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3/18/2021 • 40 minutes, 27 seconds
It's Go Time
Lakers Super Fan Gio Lim joins the show again to talk about what the addition of Blake Griffin to the Nets means for the Lakers and what the 2nd half of the season is looking like. We then discussed the recent comments about the Marc Gasol experiment as being dubbed as “hasn’t gone as well as hoped.” On the latter end of the show, we answered some mailbag questions. (Recorded 3/11/21)
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3/12/2021 • 41 minutes, 32 seconds
1st Half Review (ft. Jovan Buha & Alex Regla)
Jovan Buha (Lakers beat writer for the Athletic & co-host of The Forum Club Podcast) and Alex Regla (co-host of the Talk'O'Tuesday segment of the Silver Screen & Roll Podcast and author of the newsletter Throwdowns) joined the show with Ioua Lagazo to recap and review the first half of the 2020-21 NBA season for the first two segments. And then on the latter end of the show, we discussed what we expect in the 2nd half of the season and then touched on this upcoming All-Star weekend. (Recorded 3/4/21)
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3/5/2021 • 1 hour, 20 seconds
The Schröder Spark
Dennis Schröder finished with 22 points, a few rebounds and 1 steal, but that stat line is not indicative of the impact that he had on this Lakers team in his first game back from being out due to health and safety protocols. We talked about the "Schröder Spark" and what that means for the Lakers and LeBron James. We also reviewed the recently released schedule for the 2nd half of the season and then finished it off by talking about the new 10-day contract signee, Damian Jones. (Recorded 2/27/2021)
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2/28/2021 • 25 minutes, 35 seconds
The Lakers Are Struggling But We Shouldn’t Be Worried (ft. DeVon Johnson)
DeVon Johnson (@DeVonJson/Twitter) of Showtime Forum joined the show with co-host Ioua Lagazo to discuss whether the Lakers' recent struggles are something we should be worried about and what needs to happen for the Lakers to start winning again. On the latter end of the show, we gave a special shout out to Quinn Cook for all he’s done before having a conversation on the latest buyout and trade rumors. To finish off the episode, we discussed the upcoming games and how we think those will go. (Recorded 2/23/21)
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2/24/2021 • 53 minutes, 58 seconds
Who Will Step Up While A.D. and Schröder Are Out? + Heat Matchup Preview
J.J. Rivera (@JJRiveraNBA) joined the show with brothers duo, Janweb & Ioua, to react to the loss against the Brooklyn Nets and discussed whether the Lakers should be worried about this Nets team. Next, we talked about which Laker players need to step up while A.D. and Dennis Schröder are out, and whether the Lakers need to acquire another player like Blake Griffin for help. Finally, on the last segment, we previewed the upcoming Lakers vs. Miami Heat matchup. (Recorded 2/19/21)
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2/20/2021 • 40 minutes, 17 seconds
Previewing the Brooklyn Nets Matchup with Raj Chipalu & Coach Mark Tinklenberg
Raj Chipalu (@UnwrittenRul3s) of Lakers Outsiders and Dublin Coffman HS Coach Mark Tinklenberg (@Mark_A_Tink) of X's and O's: NBA Breakdown joined to preview the Lakers upcoming matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. We also briefly reacted to the Lakers win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Recorded 2/16/2021)
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2/17/2021 • 27 minutes, 28 seconds
PT & Sports Injury Analyst Explains Anthony Davis' Injury
Evan Jeffries (@Dr_JeffriesPT/Twitter) joins the show to help explain Anthony Davis' injury following his 2nd quarter exit playing against the Denver Nuggets. We take a deep dive into what this injury is, whether this means anything serious, and what it means for Anthony Davis and the Lakers going forward. (Recorded 2/15/2021)
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2/16/2021 • 22 minutes, 42 seconds
Kyle Kuzma, AD Playing Through Injury, LeBron's Flops, Utah Jazz + Mailbag & Game Previews
Luca De Angelis (@SidelineSpiceLD) of Fansided's the Lake Show Life joined the show to talk about a whole bunch of things, from Alex Caruso being voted as the No. 10 best guard in the West, to Kyle Kuzma's recent performance, to the fact that AD is playing through his near-Achilles injury, to the NBA calling out LeBron for flopping against the Grizzlies, and to the narrative being pushed out there that the Utah Jazz are the biggest threat to the Lakers in the West. We also made some time to answer a mailbag question from one of our followers regarding potential trades before we briefly previewed and predicted the outcome of the upcoming games against the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. (Recored 2/13/21).
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2/14/2021 • 51 minutes, 45 seconds
What AD's injury means + a WAY TOO EARLY Discussion on 2021 Offseason (ft. Danny Kohan)
Danny Kohan (@DannyKohan/Twitter) of In the Front Row LA and host of The Serenity Now Sports Podcast joined the show to talk Lakers' recent back-to-back OT wins and the toll it's taking on LeBron James. We also discussed Anthony Davis' injury and what that means for the Lakers going forward and out out two-cents into the discussion going around about the Lakers' offseason contracts featuring THT, Dennis the Menace, Trezz and CaruShow. (Recorded 2/9/21)
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2/10/2021 • 42 minutes, 47 seconds
Dominant 2nd Half vs Denver, Bron on the All-Star Game & Jared Dudley on PG13
On this episode of the #Lakers Podcast, we reacted to the Lakers' dominant win over the Denver Nuggets. We later talk about LeBron’s comments on this year’s All-Star Game before finally discussing Jared Dudley’s new book and his comments about the Clippers and Paul George. (Recorded 2/5/21)
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2/6/2021 • 35 minutes, 27 seconds
Room for Improvement: Lakers Take Out the Celtics & Hawks + Nuggets Matchup Preview (ft. Josh Terrill)
Josh Terrill (@joshterrill7/Twitter) of Fansided's the Lake Show Life joined the show to recap the Celtics and Hawks wins and then preview the upcoming Nuggets matchup. We also discussed how we were feeling about the Lakers after this 7-game road trip as certain deadlines approach, including trade restrictions being lifted for certain players and the trade deadline in March. (Recorded 2/1/21)
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Gio Lim (@MrGLIM/Twitter) joined the show with Ioua & McKay to talk about the recent back-to-back losses against the Sixers and Pistons, the upcoming matchup against the Celtics, before revisiting the discussion on where we see the Lakers ending up on the Western Conference standings after the regular season is over. We also had a brief discussion on All-Star voting and Alex Caruso... (Recorded 1/28/21)
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1/29/2021 • 40 minutes, 22 seconds
How We Honor Kobe & Gigi (Segment 3 Only)
This is Segment 3 of the latest episode. We talk about how we should honor Kobe & Gigi on the anniversary of their death. #RIPKobeandGigi #MambaForeverSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1/26/2021 • 20 minutes, 1 second
LeBron Honors Kobe with a 46-Point Game
LeBron honors Kobe with a 46-point game on the eve of the anniversary of Kobe's death. We recap the latest games against the Bucks, Bulls and Cavs. We then talk about specific topics including how LeBron prepares for each game, and how our defense is looking so far. On the last segment, we honor Kobe and Gigi and have a conversation about how we can honor their legacies. (Recorded 1/25/21)
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1/26/2021 • 44 minutes, 27 seconds
What the Lakers Can Learn from the Loss to the Warriors + Bucks Preview (ft. Ryan Ward)
Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA/Twitter) joined the show to talk about the Lakers loss to the Warriors, from the officiating to LeBron's missed 3 pointer, and discussed what the Lakers can learn from this loss. We then previewed the upcoming Bucks game and talked about what we can expect from the Lakers. (Recorded 1/19/2021)
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1/20/2021 • 51 minutes, 32 seconds
Ninja Turtles: Lakers’ Length and Athleticism + Harden trade reaction
Reaction to the Harden trade and what that means for the Lakers;
Takeaways from the B2B games against the Rockets and OKC;
Revisiting the discussion on the Lakers' rim protection (Ninja Turtles);
Thoughts on Dennis Schröder wanting to stay in L.A. long-term
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1/15/2021 • 41 minutes, 48 seconds
Identity Win & The Rise of The Backcourt Duo of THT and Alex Caruso
We are joined by special guest Dee Monique (@DeezieBaby/Twitter) to talk about the first Lakers game against the Rockets and how this was really a game where the Lakers really showed their true identity and potential. On the second segment, we focused on this phenomenon happening in our bench unit, with the rise of THT and Alex Caruso as one of the best backcourt duos for the Lakers. Then on the last segment, we had a discussion on how COVID-19 has impacted this season and what options remain available for the league and the Lakers moving forward. (Recorded 1/11/21)
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1/12/2021 • 35 minutes, 59 seconds
Back-to-Back Games; LeBron speaks on US Capitol Attack; Health & Safety Protocols
First, we react to the recent back-to-back games against the Spurs and the Bulls, highlighting a few key areas of focus. Next, we give our thoughts on LeBron's comments regarding the attack on the U.S. Capitol. And on the last segment, we talk about the problems we're seeing across the league regarding COVID-19 and associated health & safety protocols of the NBA. (Recorded 1/8/2020)
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1/9/2021 • 40 minutes, 1 second
Four-and-O on the Road
Ioua and Mckay start the episode by reacting to the last road game against the Memphis Grizzlies, where the Lakers with just enough offense and just enough defense won 94 - 92. Then, on the second and third segment, we take a look back at the recent games and ask ourselves how the Lakers are looking on both ends of the court. (Recorded 01/05/21)
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1/6/2021 • 39 minutes, 36 seconds
Holiday Episode: Your Laker Stories
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the #Lakers Podcast Team!
On this episode, we are featuring you and your Laker story.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the show this Holiday season!
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12/24/2020 • 32 minutes, 16 seconds
Kyle Kuzma’s 3-Year $40 Million Extension
On this pod, brothers duo, Janweb and Ioua, react to Kyle Kuzma's 3-year $40 million extension. We also talk about how the Lakers can optimize Kuzma's performance now that he's locked in for multiple years. On the last segment, with LeBron, A.D., KCP and Kuzma set for the long term, we have a discussion on which other players the Lakers should focus on locking in. We also have a brief discussion on opening night and the ring ceremony. (Recorded 12/21/20)
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12/22/2020 • 34 minutes, 17 seconds
What We Learned in the Preseason
We first react to Anthony Davis' performance and 3-point barrage against the Suns in the Lakers' last preseason game. We then have a lengthy discussion on the good and the bad that we saw in the preseason, including the breakout performance of Talen Horton-Tucker, Kuzma's positive contribution in all 4 games, and the concern we had about defending athletic big men. On the last segment, we discuss starting and closing lineups, and then preview the next few upcoming games. (Recorded 12/19/2020)
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12/19/2020 • 34 minutes, 13 seconds
Talen Horton-Tucker
Coach Mark Tinklenberg joined the show with brothers duo, Ioua and Janweb Lagazo, to talk about Talen Horton-Tucker's recent preseason performance and what type of role we should expect him to have heading into the season. We also had a discussion on other players that stood out to us so far, including Marc Gasol, Montrezl Harrell, and Kyle Kuzma. (Recored 12/14/2020)
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12/15/2020 • 36 minutes, 19 seconds
2020-21 Season Preview
In this season preview, Ioua, Janweb and McKay predict how the Lakers season will look like, get into the starting lineup conversation and discuss our toughest matchups, and then on the last segment, we have a few mailbag questions we answer from our listeners and Instagram followers. (Recorded 12/10/2020)
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12/11/2020 • 47 minutes, 27 seconds
Reviewing the Lakers' Offseason with Salary Cap Expert Yossi Gozlan
Yossi Gozlan (@YoggiMane/Twitter) joined the show to review the offseason the Lakers had. We get into the details of what the Lakers front office did this offseason while navigating their salary cap and then discuss what these moves mean for the Lakers’ foreseeable future. (Recorded 12/7/2020)
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12/8/2020 • 48 minutes, 26 seconds
League’s In Trouble: LeBron & A.D. Ink New Deals
The brothers duo, Ioua and Janweb, react to the news of LeBron's extension and Anthony Davis' new 5 year contract with the best team in the league, the Los Angeles Lakers. We also discuss what this means to the idea of adding a third star. And on the last segment, we discuss Dennis Schröder's comments about a starting role and LeBron's comments about Montrezl Harrell coming off the bench. (Recorded 12/03/2020)
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12/4/2020 • 35 minutes, 2 seconds
Marc Gasol, KCP, Markieff Morris and Alfonzo McKinnie
Ioua and McKay react to the signing of Marc Gasol and Alfonzo McKinnie, as well as, the re-signing of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Markieff Morris. Since McKay missed the last two shows and was not able to comment on the signing of Dennis Schröder, Wesley Matthews and Montrezl Harrell, we revisited that conversation as well. (Recorded 11/24/2020)
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11/25/2020 • 45 minutes, 53 seconds
Wesley Matthews and Montrezl Harrell
Brothers Ioua and Janweb react to the Lakers signing Wesley Matthews and Montrzel Harrell on Day 1 of Free Agency, and discuss how each player fits within the team and what impact they bring to the table. We also discuss what can or should the Lakers do next. Do we bring back some of our guys or go after the top FAs out there on the market? What’s the plan going forward? Who should we pursue next? What positions need to be addressed still, and so forth? (Recorded 11/21/20)
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11/21/2020 • 32 minutes, 7 seconds
Dennis Schröder
We welcomed Phil Sizemore (@phsizemore/Twitter) to the show to discuss the trade news surrounding Dennis Schröder. We give our thoughts on the trade and how that affects what types of moves the Lakers should or are able to make as we move along the offseason. On the last segment, we end the episode with a discussion on draft prospects if the Lakers decide to buy a late second round pick. (Recorded 11/16/2020)
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11/17/2020 • 49 minutes, 2 seconds
How the Coaching Staff Led the Lakers to a Championship + Offseason Rumors (ft. Coach Mark Tinklenberg)
This is a longer episode, but trust us... you'll want to listen in. We brought on Coach Mark Tinklenberg for this special episode to discuss how the Lakers coaching staff led this team to the championship. On the first segment, we take a look at the members of the current Lakers' coaching staff and review how they each individually played a role in this team. Then, on the second segment, we discuss how the coaching staff collectively made adjustments throughout the 2020 postseason to beat each team they faced. And finally, on the last segment, we talk offseason--from Serge Ibaka and Tristan Thompson, to rumors of Lakers players wanting raises (Kyle Kuzma, KCP, Rondo and Avery Bradley), to trade talks involving Russell Westbrook and Demar DeRozan. (Recorded 11/12/2020)
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11/13/2020 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 34 seconds
The Ultimate Lakers Children's Book: LAKER TAILS
Lynn Markham joined the show to talk about his new book, LAKER TAILS Volume 1: The Ultimate Bedtime Fanthology, the first ever illustrated Lakers children’s book. Before that, thought, Lynn took us through some funny moments in his life as a Laker fan--from trash talking to the son of the owner of the Denver Nuggets to creating his own Laker Nation club at BYU (Recorded 11/09/2020).
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11/10/2020 • 52 minutes, 27 seconds
A Budding Lakers Dynasty?
On this episode, we first start it off by highlighting some high points that went on this last week including Pau Gasol (and his wife) and Rob Pelinka’s visit with the Bryant family, and the news of the 2020-21 season starting on December 22nd. On the next segment, we dig deep into the “Dynasty” discussion with LeBron James and Anthony Davis wearing purple and gold. With a title under their belts, is this a dynasty in the making? Finally, on the last segment, we discuss the recent reports about Chris Paul wanting to go back to Los Angeles, and reports about the Lakers interviewing BYU’s Yoeli Childs and Charleston’s Grant Riller. We also talk about Jalen Smith, and joked about how the Lakers will draft the next AD or Trae Young with the 28th pick. (Recorded 11/05/2020). Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern. Part of the Hoop Heads Podcast Network.
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11/6/2020 • 58 minutes, 41 seconds
Pairing AD with Another star, the 2020-21 season, Draft Prospects: Bane & Terry, Clippers Want Rondo
On this episode, Ioua, Mckay and Janweb start it off by congratulating the Dodgers for winning the 2020 World Series Championship and at the same time make fun of the Clippers for being the only team not having a single trophy (even Chargers have a AFL title and LAFC with the 2019 Supporter's Shield). We then pivot and talk about Rob Pelinka's comments on pairing a star with Anthony Davis for the future. On the second segment, we discuss the reports about how the 2020-21 season will look like and give our take on whether starting the season on December 22nd is a good thing. We also dive into some of the draft prospects, Desmond Bane and Tyrell Terry, who we heard this week the Lakers were interested in drafting at the No. 28th spot. On the third segment, we finish the episode out by talking about the latest rumor that the Clippers are interested in stealing Rajon Rondo from the Lakers. (Recorded 10/29/20).
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10/30/2020 • 44 minutes, 24 seconds
Offseason Preview
Janweb Lagazo again joins the show to preview the Lakers' offseason. We talk about the current Lakers roster and implications of the salary cap, who the Lakers should pursue in free agency and which trades we should entertain. (Recorded 10/22/2020)
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10/23/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 1 second
The Journey to No. 17
Special Episode on the Lakers' journey to winning No. 17 and how this Laker team was able to do it with all that’s gone on. Honestly, it was one of the toughest seasons: Losing Kobe & Gigi, the pandemic, the season stoppage, the social justice movements, sacrificing time away with their family in the Bubble and so forth. How this team has persevered through these circumstances, through the criticisms it received and challenges it went through and how that all culminated to them hoisting the Larry O-Brien Trophy at the end of the day made this championship special. Everything will be said in retrospect but that’s okay. This team really did it! They really made a perfect story book ending, despite everything that went on. The story of this Lakers team this season will be a season that we’ll always remember. (Recorded 10/17/2020).
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10/17/2020 • 46 minutes, 53 seconds
JOB FINISHED!!! WE'RE NBA CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Los Angeles Lakers are your 2019-2020 NBA Champions! Short episode, but you guys/gals are going to enjoy this one.
(Recorded 10/11/2020)
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10/12/2020 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
How do the Lakers bounce back from Game 5?
Lakers lost Game 5 against the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. How do they bounce back and what do we expect from the Lakers in Game 6? Janweb Lagazo and Ioua Lagazo discuss these topics in this episode. (Recorded 10/10/2020).
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10/11/2020 • 20 minutes, 42 seconds
Game 4: Lakers Win Defensive Slugfest vs the Heat
J.J. Rivera (@JJRiveraNBA/Twitter), contributor to Fansided's The Lake Show Life, and host of the Out of Bounce Podcast and the 305 Culture Podcast, joins the show to discuss the defensive slugfest of a game that was Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. We also discussed Anthony Davis's dagger and his defensive tenacity in Game 4, specifically his defense against Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Lakers are now 1 win away from winning their 17th championship, LeBron's 4th and Anthony Davis's 1st. (Recorded 10/6/2020)
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10/7/2020 • 23 minutes, 34 seconds
Finals: How do the Lakers Bounce Back from the Game 3 Loss? (ft. Casey Ahmed)
Casey Ahmed (@TheFlysh/Twitter) joins the show to discuss Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. We talked about what went wrong, what did go right, and then had a full conversation on how the Lakers can bounce back from Game 3 and prepare for Game 4. (Recorded 10/5/2020)
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10/5/2020 • 30 minutes, 2 seconds
Game 2: LeBron & A.D. Showed Out Like Kobe & Shaq (ft. Luca De Angelis)
Luca De Angelis (@SidelineSpiceLD/Twitter), contributor to Fansided's the Lake Show Life and founder of the sports blog sidelinespice.com, joins the show to recap Game 2 of the NBA Finals. LeBron James and Anthony Davis showed out in a big way tonight, like Kobe and Shaq. We talk about that and much more. (Recorded 10/2/2020) Audio Credit: NBA TV, MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10/3/2020 • 23 minutes, 45 seconds
FINALS: The Lakers blowout the Heat in Game. 1. Three more wins!
Janweb Lagazo joins the show to discuss the Lakers blowout win against the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. (Recorded 9/30/2020)
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10/1/2020 • 21 minutes, 30 seconds
Finals Matchup Preview: Lakers vs Heat (ft. Harrison Faigen)
Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen/Twitter), Lakers Beat Writer/Editor-in-Chief at SB Nation: Silver Screen & Roll, joins the show as we preview the NBA Finals Matchup between the Los Angels Lakers and the Miami Heat. (Recorded 9/29/2020)
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9/29/2020 • 35 minutes, 49 seconds
The Lakers Are Headed to the NBA Finals! but... “JOB NOT FINISHED”
The Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 117-107 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, winning the Western Conference Championship in five games. On this pod, we celebrate this accomplishment and talk about how we won Game 5, but we know and the Lakers know that our goal is an NBA Championship. (Recored 9/26/2020).
Audio Credit: TNT, MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern.
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9/27/2020 • 20 minutes, 15 seconds
ONE WIN AWAY FROM THE NBA FINALS!!!
THE LAKERS ARE ONE WIN AWAY FROM THE NBA FINALS!!! On this pod, we give our thoughts on Game 4 to talk about what went well and what didn't, and we get you ready for Game 5. (Recorded 9/24/2020)
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9/25/2020 • 23 minutes, 17 seconds
WCF: How do the Lakers bounce back after Game 3? (ft. Raquel/@SOULbeautifulme)
Raquel (@SOULbeautifulme/Twitter), member of the LakerFanatics team, joins the show to discuss what went wrong in game 3, and how the Lakers can bounce back in Game 4. (Recorded 9/22/20)
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9/23/2020 • 25 minutes, 45 seconds
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAANGGGG! ANTHONY DAVIS. FOR THE WIN.
Anthony Davis is a Laker. That is all. We celebrate AD's big game winner against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. (Recorded 9/21/2020).
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9/21/2020 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
Game 1: Lakers Devour the Denver Nuggets
We discuss how the Lakers overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Denver's lack of rim protection has been their weakness, and Lakers exploded that weakness. The Lakers athleticism and size are too noticeable and too much for the Nuggets. (Recorded 9/18/2020).
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9/19/2020 • 17 minutes, 18 seconds
WCF MATCHUP PREVIEW: Lakers vs Nuggets (ft. Alex Regla)
Alex Regla (@AlexmRegla/Twitter) joins the show to preview the Lakers-Nuggets series... but not before we had some fun talking about the Clippers humiliating playoff exit.
Recorded 9/16/2020
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9/17/2020 • 35 minutes, 15 seconds
BYE BYE HOUSTON: Lakers Advance to the Western Conference Finals (ft. J.J. Rivera)
J.J. Rivera (@JairoRiver98/Twitter), from FANSIDED's the Lake Show Life, joins the show where we discuss the Lakers closing out the series in Game 5. We also do an overview of the 4-1 series. (Recorded 9/12/2020)
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9/13/2020 • 31 minutes, 17 seconds
The Lakers Take a 2-1 Lead: What They've Done to Bounce Back (ft. Zain Fahimullah & Giovanni Lim)
On this episode, we are joined by two guests: Zain Fahimullah (@zain_gogh/Twitter), contributor to The Refrigerator, where they create digital content centered around the Lakers, and he’s also done some Graphic Design work at SB Nation: Silver Screen & Roll, and Laker Film Room; and Giovanni Lim(@MrGLIM), Lakers fanatic and aspiring future Lakers Public Announcer, who recently debated a Bucks superfan on Race to the 2020 KIA NBA MVP on NBA TV.
We break down Game 1 and what went wrong, and then move on to talk about how the Lakers bounced back in Games 2 and 3 to take a 2-1 lead in this series. (Recorded 9/8/2020)
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9/9/2020 • 29 minutes, 30 seconds
MATCHUP PREVIEW: Lakers vs Rockets (ft. Raj C./@UnwrittenRul3s)
Raj C. (@UnwrittenRul3s/ Twitter) joins the show to preview the Western Conference Semifinal Lakers-Rockets matchup. We first react to Game 7 of the OKC-HOU game before we break down the matchup. We talk about the pros and cons of following suit and going small ball, guarding Westbrook and Harden, unleashing Anthony Davis and LeBron James on the offensive end, and the impact of Rajon Rondo in this series. This is a must-listen episode! (Recorded 8/2/2020)
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9/3/2020 • 29 minutes, 14 seconds
Laker Squad Beats Portland 4-1 and Advances
Lakers have won their first playoff series since 2012, as we beat the Portland Trail Blazers 131-122 in Game 5. We react to the game and provide our thoughts before we move on to a discussion on the events that happened this week that resulted in a boycott, game postponements, meetings with owners and a joint commitment by the NBA and NBPA to work together to promote social justice/equality. (Recorded 8/28/20).
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8/30/2020 • 30 minutes, 43 seconds
Dominating on Both Ends of the Court vs Portland (ft. Sandeep Chandok)
We welcome to the show Sandeep Chandok, Contributor to Lakers Lead, an affiliate of Lead Sports Media. We first talk about how the Lakers have shut down the Blazers on the defensive end, and even get into the DPOY discussion with Anthony Davis getting second place. On our last segment, we discuss what LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers have done on the offensive end. (Recorded 8/25/20)
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8/26/2020 • 35 minutes, 44 seconds
How the Lakers DISMANTLED the Blazers in Game 2 (ft. Josh Terrill)
We welcome Josh Terrill (@joshterrill7), Contributor to Fansided's the Lake Show Life and Just Blog Baby, and NBA Contributor to Talk Prime Time. The Lakers won their first playoff game since 2012. And in this episode, we talk about the sweet moment the Lakers dismantled the Blazers in game 2. We talk about how they did that both defensively and offensively. And on the last segment, we cycle through the latest trending news of the Lakers. (Recorded 8/21/20).
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8/22/2020 • 41 minutes, 57 seconds
How do we bounce back from Game 1 vs Blazers?
We react to Game 1 of Lakers-Blazers, and give our thoughts on how we can bounce back from this game as the Lakers prepare for Game 2 in two days. (Recorded 8/19/20)
Intro and Outro Cred: Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern.
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8/19/2020 • 20 minutes, 36 seconds
Dame Time Matchup Preview (ft. Rae Gee)
We welcome to the show Rae Gee, host of the Laker Realm Podcast and one of the few women voices out there covering the Lakers in the podcast world. We begin our conversation discussing some final takeaways from the Bubble games. And lastly, we preview and break down the potential first round matchup against either the Portland Trailblazers or the Memphis Grizzlies, who will participate in the play-in tournament this weekend to win the 8th seed. (Recorded 08/14/2020)
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8/15/2020 • 32 minutes, 16 seconds
We are No. 1 in the West, Concerns & Bright Spots, Previewing 8th Seed Matchups
We are the No. 1 Seed in the West. With that said though, we haven't done well recently. We talk about potential concerns--including our recent shooting woes--but then turn it around to discuss some fo the bright spots in our team--including the revelation that is Kyle Kuzma. On the last segment of the show, we preview potential 8th seed matchups. (Recorded 8/7/20).
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8/8/2020 • 33 minutes, 59 seconds
WE. BEAT. THE. CLIPPERS. AND. ANTHONY. DAVIS. IS. UNSTOPPABLE.
WE. BEAT. THE. CLIPPERS. AND. ANTHONY. DAVIS. IS. UNSTOPPABLE. On this episode, we discuss our takeaways from the Lakers vs Clippers matchup on 07/30/2020, opening night of the restarted NBA season. Anthony Davis is unstoppable. LeBron was a defensive beast. Caruso, Kuzma and Bubble Cheese (Waiters) provided much needed offensive and defensive support to help round out the win. (Recorded on 7/31/20). Intro and outro credit: Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.
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8/1/2020 • 23 minutes, 8 seconds
Previewing the Clippers Matchup (ft. Jake Gould)
Jake Gould (Host of the Good As Gould Show, Writer for The Rams Wire, and Digital Media for the NFL) joins the #LAKERS Podcast to talk about our takeaways from the three Lakers scrimmages against the the Mavs, Magic and Wizards. At the outset, we remind folks that AD and LeBron are the best duo in the league and really have not skipped a beat. We also talk about the SWISH CHEESE DUO (Dion Waiters and JR Smith), Alex Caruso, KCP and Kyle Kuzma. On the last segment, we previewed the upcoming Lakers vs Clippers match up and discuss what to expect from the game. (Recorded 7/28/20).
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7/29/2020 • 34 minutes, 19 seconds
Mavs Scrimmage & Giving Out NBA Awards
We're pleased to welcome on the show Janweb Lagazo, a life-long Laker fan, photographer, and current member of the United States Navy. On this episode, we discuss our thoughts and reactions to the Lakers scrimmage versus the Dallas Mavericks on 7/23/2020--THE FIRST LAKER GAME SINCE THE LONG BREAK. In addition, with NBA awards voting season among us, we give our take on who should win each award from MVP to 6th Man. (Recorded 7/24/2020)
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7/25/2020 • 49 minutes, 10 seconds
Laker Life in the Bubble and the Lakers' X-Factor (ft. GoldenKnight)
GoldenKnight, the Lakers Twitter merch dude/graphic designer/ShowTimeForum admin, joins us on the show. He's done some work with @LD2K (Chris Manning) on the LAvengers videos Youtube, and he's designed and sold these Disney World-Lake Show products (check out, www.goldenknighgfx.com). On this episode, we react to what we've seen going on in the Orlando Bubble, including J.R. Smith's Instagram live video being the first thing we saw from any of the Lakers players as they arrived at their hotel. We then change subjects and have a conversation about who the the "X-Factor" will be for the Lakers as the season restart begins. Lastly, we briefly discuss out thoughts on the upcoming scrimmage games against the the Mavs, Magics and Wizards.
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7/17/2020 • 35 minutes, 36 seconds
What does Rajon Rondo's injury mean for the Lakers?
Rajon Rondo injured his right thumb, and will undergo surgery and miss 6-8 weeks. How does this affect the Lakers? What do we lose without Rondo? Who can replace him? We have a conversation around these questions on this episode of the #Lakers Podcast. (Recorded 7/13/2020)
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7/13/2020 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
Avatar Caruso? + Bradley OUT, J.R. Smith IN + Starting Line-up Discussion
Aang as Caurso??? We start with an "ice breaker topic" and decide on who the Lakers would be if they were Avatar The Last Airbender characters. We then move on to real Lakers basketball talk and give our thoughts on J.R. Smith joining the Lakers and how that impacts the Lakers. Lastly, we discuss starting line-up options now that Avery Bradley is sitting out and JR Smith is in. (Recorded on 7/1/20)
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7/2/2020 • 32 minutes, 13 seconds
Should the NBA season resume amidst the social movement? If Dwight and Bradley sit out, how will this affect the Lakers?
(Recorded on 6/18/20): In this episode, we quickly talk about some of the details that's been released about the Orlando Bubble. And then, we pivot and discussion tow key questions:
(1) Should the NBA season resume amidst the social movement?
(2) If Dwight Howard and Avery Bradley sit out, how will this affect the Lakers?
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6/19/2020 • 31 minutes, 41 seconds
The NBA is Back! The Lake Show is Back!
The NBA is finally coming back! We discuss the details of the new 22-team format and some of the rules that may or will be in place at Disney World for the players' health and safety. (Recorded June 9, 2020)
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6/10/2020 • 30 minutes, 10 seconds
The G.O.A.T. Debate and Hope for Season Starting Up Again After COVID-19
Welcome back to the #LAKERS Podcast. It's been a while, but we are excited to be back. It looks like the season might start up again, with the playoffs on the horizon. We talk about that, but first we give our thoughts on the G.O.A.T. debate. (Recorded 5/20/20)
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5/21/2020 • 27 minutes, 28 seconds
Thoughts on Kobe & Gigi's Memorial, Recent Games, Markieff Morris, Dion Waiters, and Previewing Upcoming Games
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All-Star Weekend is done. Giannis said he and his brothers could play in Los Angeles (with the Lakers). We react to those. Teams have been making moves before the March 1st playoff eligibility deadline, except for the Lakers. We discuss whether that's a good idea, and talk about who would be out there, such as Moe Harkless if bought out. We talk about whether the Lakers should have LeBron on load management for this last 3rd of the season. And then close it out by analyzing the upcoming games and predicting their outcomes. (Recorded 2/20/20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/21/2020 • 31 minutes, 48 seconds
Do the Lakers Have Enough? + Recent Games, Mailbag
We first react to the recent games against the Rockets, Warriors, Suns and Nuggets. Playoff Rondo in February. Mr. Game Changer Alex Caruso. We then dive into the question of whether the current make-up of the roster is enough to win the championship this year. Finally, we to turn to our mailbag and respond to several questions from our @lakersdailyscoop Instagram followers. (Recorded 2/13/2020).
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2/14/2020 • 32 minutes, 43 seconds
Trade Deadline: Marcus Morris, Iggy ; Buyout Market, Collison ; Can LeBron Carry Kobe's Legacy?
Trade Deadline: Marcus Morris, Andre Iguadala, Kyle Kuzma and more | Buyout and Free Agent Market: Darren Collison, JR Smith | Conversation about whether LeBron James can carry on Kobe's legacy | Discussion of the Kings and Spurs games (Rockets next week). (Recorded 2/6/20)
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2/7/2020 • 43 minutes, 19 seconds
Kobe, Sixers, Blazers & Trade Talks
We start by mentioning a few of the tributes paid to Kobe, Gigi and the other victims by current and former players, teams, and the league. Then, we discuss the Sixers and the Blazers games. Finally, we have a conversation about the reported Derrick Rose for Alex Caruso and the Kuzma for Bjelica trade rumors. (Recorded 2/1/20) Follow us on Instagram @lakersdailyscoop.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2/1/2020 • 34 minutes, 58 seconds
Special Episode: A Tribute to Kobe & Gianna
We come together to pay homage to our basketball hero, Kobe Bryant, his gifted daughter, Gianna, and for the other victims of the helicopter crash in Calabasas on Sunday morning. Join us in a moment of silence for the victims, and listen to our conversation on what Kobe meant to us and what we need to do as a fandom and community as we move forward. (Recorded 1/27/20)
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1/28/2020 • 17 minutes, 18 seconds
Mid-Season Review, Favorite Moments, Trade Talks & LA Spotlight
We review the season of the new-look Lakers and its superstars, #AnthonyDavis and #LeBronJames, as it has happened so far. We discuss favorite moments (ours and from followers of our @lakersdailyscoop Instagram page). Next, we dive into the trade talks surrounding #KyleKuzma. We, then, close it out discussing whether being a rookie in the Lakers organization is a problem given the LA spotlight, media attention and other distractions. (Recorded on 1/23/20)
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1/24/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 4 seconds
Introductions
We introduce ourselves, the pod, and share what we hope the podcast to become. We talk about why we each love the Lakers and share our favorite memories growing up as Lakers fans. We then close it out and get you ready for our first official episode coming next week.
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