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A live viewer asked whether it's fair to hold Rob Pelinka to the expectations set by Jerry West, so Anthony explained why he thinks Lakers fans HAVE to continue to demand a lot of this franchise. He did this after wrapping up a conversation about the likely rotation and the assumption the front office made that he doesn't think will end well.
The Format Podcast examines the Los Angeles Lakers front office fiasco and asks whether the organization has a coherent plan around LeBron James, Luka Dončić, roster construction, ownership drama, and future assets. We break down Rob Pelinka's decision-making, the Lakers' limited flexibility, questionable long-term strategy, and the pressure created by championship expectations in Los Angeles. Is the Lakers front office building a sustainable contender, or are they relying on star power while falling behind the NBA's best-run teams? This episode delivers honest Lakers analysis, NBA offseason reactions, roster-building discussion, and a data-driven look at why the franchise remains one of basketball's biggest debates.If you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast
The Lakerholics rise from the dead to tackle the questions of the offseason for LA as they return to provide many of those answers. Check in with the guys as they discuss the team's outlook after the signings and trades, and whether there's more work to do for Rob Pelinka. What are the offseason grades the guys are giving Rob Pelinka and the Lakers? Let the bickering and arguing begin as the Lakerholics return as part of another great Lakers Weekend and the Lakers Fast Break podcast!The Lakers Fast Break is now included in the Top 100 basketball podcasts, according to MillionsPodcasts! Check it out today at https://www.millionpodcasts.com/basketball-podcasts/Follow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports or pop culture merchandise!Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more!Check out John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet!The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.Presented by our friends at lakerholics.com, lakersball.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, Lakers Corner, @DripShowshop, SynBlades.com, I Got Next Sports Media, The Happy Hoarder, and Retro City Games!
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Legend from I Got Next Sports Media returns as he and Gerald pick up the pieces of what's left of the NBA news this week. The guys share some final thoughts on Summer League, where the Warriors reigned supreme, and what Yaxel Lendeborg's play may mean for a rotation run on Steph Curry's squad. They also talk about the Atlanta Hawks and their acquisitions of Lou Dort and Ryan Nembhard, and what that could do to the makeup of this team. And with the situation in flux on the Blazers' future in Portland, the guys discuss how the ability to stay in Portland and the team's makeup itself are both in question. All this and Legend has his picks for the best team during Free Agency and some Rob Pelinka talk as well as we again provide the best in NBA Observations!
Grant welcomes John Browner, Beav and Eric Lambkins II for a show that opens in full revolt: Bleacher Report's top 99 NBA defenders of all time has Draymond Green at No. 10 — ahead of Kawhi, Michael Jordan and Gary Payton — and the crew is not okay. John makes the case for Dennis Rodman as the greatest defender ever, E Lamb declares war on the Kobe-at-42 slander and plants a flag for Michael Cooper as the best Laker defender of all time, and the guys decide TST needs to build its own list. Then it's the new-look Lakers: has Rob Pelinka actually transformed the roster around Luka, or is he just looking busy when the boss walks by? The panel debates Walker Kessler as the whole plan's linchpin, Matisse Thybulle as a Marcus Smart-style reclamation, Cam Carr's defensive promise, and where the Lakers land in a loaded West — including John's vow to fight anyone who doubts his Utah and Washington shockers, plus the Stephon Castle growth-spurt take that gets out of hand. In the post-show, E Lamb makes it official from the beat: the Rams are the NFC front-runner, and the Donald–Garrett front four math is undefeated. Beav refuses to pre-crown anybody, defends Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith, and circles October 4 in Philly. New episodes drop nightly. Follow the crew and catch the post-show on X. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A listener took note of how active Rob Pelinka was this summer and wondered whether it's fair to now wonder where that was with LeBron James and Anthony Davis while they were Lakers. Anthony thinks the lesson there is pretty obvious, then wraps with a few more questions from the live audience.
Anthony reacts to the Lu Dort trade, which sends him east to the Hawks -- and the impact that move has on the west. He also explains how this move hammers home a concern he had with the Lakers' intentions going into this summer. He wraps with a Q&A after discussing this trade's impact on Jonathan Kuminga.
Anthony has noticed a trend in some of his interactions, where the sense is he and everyone covering the team would criticize anything the Lakers do. He pushes back on that and explains where his concerns come from. He just doesn't see eye-to-eye with how Rob Pelinka views basketball as a sport. Still, even while he and others who cover the team may not love everything the Lakers have done, no one is rooting for them to fail, locally.
Anthony and Andy pick up on their conversation (part 1 was on Locked On Lakers) about Rob Pelinka executing a plan he devised years ago. The guys agree this is clearly lined up with Pelinka's basketball vision. They agree this is definitely a plan carried out. What Anthony can't decide is whether he agrees with some key points of the plan.
Anthony and Andy hold the second part of their home-and-home conversation (part 1 is on the Locked on Lakers feed). In part one, the guys had discussed Rob Pelinka finally committing to his own basketball ideologies. In this part, they discuss the ways they agree or disagree with that basketball vision.
We're back with the Lakers Fast Break as the guys gather around to discuss the Lakers' offseason. Tune in as they go over the strong impressions of Summer League in Las Vegas for the team with Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero, and a surprising Arthur Kaluma. They also look at the roster construction this offseason and what holes still need to be filled by Rob Pelinka. Plus, they touch on the NBA and the exciting rookie class performing well in Summer League. Your Lakers Weekend has returned with thoughts on the summer so far right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!The Lakers Fast Break is now included in the Top 100 basketball podcasts, according to MillionsPodcasts! Check it out today at https://www.millionpodcasts.com/basketball-podcasts/Follow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports or pop culture merchandise!Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more!Check out John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet!The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.Presented by our friends at lakerholics.com, lakersball.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, Lakers Corner, @DripShowshop, SynBlades.com, I Got Next Sports Media, The Happy Hoarder, and Retro City Games!
Ken and Anthony debate a fan poll asking who would run a better Browns front office, with Ken surprised his lead is only 59 percent given his football knowledge, while Anthony argues his own weakness is being too emotionally attached to players and teams to make cold, cutthroat decisions. They point to rising trends of media and agent backgrounds infiltrating NBA and NFL front offices, citing Bob Myers, Rob Pelinka, and Leon Rose as examples of relationship-driven executives succeeding. Ken says he would struggle to cut a player he personally liked, while Anthony jokes he would thrive as a college football general manager because he values relationships and people over pure scheme knowledge. They close by noting most star athletes, unlike John Lynch, don't have the curiosity needed to translate playing careers into front office success.
Sixers GM Bob Myers Wants LeBron James To Join Philly To Chase Michael Jordan, Max Kellerman Tries To Destroy Jaylen Brown's Image In Front Of LeBron's Agent, Rob Pelinka Reportedly Told LeBron “You Are Not Kobe,” Charles Barkley Says LeBron Isn't A Competitor Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in daily fantasy lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The age-old cliche is that good offense beats good defense. Anthony pushes back just a bit, but that becomes another aspect of his and Pete debate about the roster makeup and the direction Rob Pelinka, JJ Redick and Luka Doncic clearly see the sport.
Anthony and Pete break down the Ayton trade, then dive into a conversation about the offseason so far. Anthony offers his foundational issues with how Rob Pelinka sees the sport, and he and Pete discuss whether the way Pelinka seems to see things can lead to a championship. The conversation wanders around a bit, then the guys wrap with a Q&A session with the live audience.
Right before the guys went live, we got some breaking news. Deandre Ayton is the center Anthony Davis has been asking Rob Pelinka for, for years.
What Are The Headlines as we get closer to the Big Wedding of 2026. Top Story of the Day on the Lakers and how busy Rob Pelinka has been in free-agency. Dead and Alive Guy Birthday of the Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to old clip of Jaylen Brown calling Embiid a flopper, LeBron’s Lakers era is over, Denver Nuggets interested in LeBron, Lakers land Walker Kessler and more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Video of Jaylen Brown on Embiid flopping 25:58 - LeBron James’ Lakers era has come to an end30:06 - Denver Nuggets have entered their name into the LeBron James sweepstakes35:14 - Lakers acquire Walker Kessler40:53 - Anthony Davis’ reaction to a post saying Rob Pelinka back doored him & LeBron44:22 - Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors46:53 - Q & Ayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rob Pelinka went on a spending spree on Wednesday, and in a span covering roughly half an hour, signed up free agents Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, and Sandro Mamukelashvili. On top of it all, the Lakers traded for Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and first-round swaps in 2028 and 2030. Kessler has agreed to a four-year, $130 million deal. Mamu has agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal. Quentin Grimes has agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract, and Sexton a two-year, $19 million deal. So the question now gets asked: Where does this leave the Lakers in the Western Conference? Tune in as the guys from the LFB give their early returns on the activity and what this might say about the future of Rob Pelinka. Rob took Mark Walter's credit card and went to the free agent mall on Wednesday. Will it ultimately pay off? Find out the thoughts from the guys as NBA Free Agency continues on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!The Lakers Fast Break is now included in the Top 100 basketball podcasts, according to MillionsPodcasts! Check it out today at https://www.millionpodcasts.com/basketball-podcasts/Follow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports or pop culture merchandise!Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more!Check out John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet!The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.Presented by our friends at lakerholics.com, lakersball.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, Lakers Corner, @DripShowshop, SynBlades.com, I Got Next Sports Media, The Happy Hoarder, and Retro City Games!
Both Anthony and Harrison wish they liked this Lakers offseason a lot more than they do. They explain their trepidation and why this all feels very desperate from Rob Pelinka.
We start the show off with some super cross talk with Mason & Marcas Grant. It's NBA Free Agency Frenzy + Live Imaging Tuesday with Morales in studio! BREAKING NEWS. LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers this morning that the franchise can move on from him. How can the Lakers build the right team around Luka Doncic now?? With little to no free agents how can Rob Pelinka build the right team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NBA Draft is done, and we're talking the winners and losers of the NBA Draft! Check in to see what impressed the guys the most, the new rumors of a possible LaMelo Ball trade, and more? Plus, what did Rob Pelinka do on day two of the draft? All this and more as we cover the NBA Draft with some of the best NBA Observations!Check out Calif Poncy's coverage of the Thunder at The Susve Report and Subscribe to Legend's channel, @Sportslegend2018 aka I Got Next Sports Media on YouTube!The Lakers Fast Break is now included in the Top 100 basketball podcasts, according to MillionsPodcasts! Check it out today at https://www.millionpodcasts.com/basketball-podcasts/Follow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports or pop culture merchandise!Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more!Check out John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet!The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.Presented by our friends at lakerholics.com, lakersball.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, Lakers Corner, @DripShowshop, SynBlades.com, I Got Next Sports Media, The Happy Hoarder, and Retro City Games!
Fans are past the point of restlessness and they're wondering at what point Rob Pelinka would feel the heat. One listener did push back somewhat, giving Pelinka's credentials, which led to an analogy that gave him a super awkward realization.
Lakers fans should root on Luka Doncic and his camp as they apply pressure to Rob Pelinka and his front office to build the roster he said he would this summer.
Rob Pelinka's job might be riding on his ability to add the caliber and type of center Luka Doncic is asking for. Anthony explains that situation and why we stand to benefit from it.
Absolutely packed episode to send us into a critical Father's Day weekend. The guys discuss how they feel about recent reporting around Luka Doncic's demands, Isaiah Stewart being made available, which A-list centers fit Luka's standard and their confidence Rob Pelinka can pull off everything he needs to this summer.
Anthony asks the million-dollar question to Trevor: The Lakers have A TON riding on this summer. How confident are you that it will go as they're hoping it will?
If so, should we be thanking the Rams for trading for Myles Garrett?
Anthony got a tip while he was on the air right towards the end of the episode. Before that, he expanded on what Rob Pelinka has riding on this summer (with a Star Wars analogy).
Anthony dives into a particularly full mailbag slate, with listeners curious about how ownership might feel about Rob Pelinka's efforts to fill out the front office, late draft picks vs. UDFAs, the impact LeBron leaving would have on the Lakers and Bronny, and more.
Anthony and Harrison continue their conversation about the Lakers' efforts to become more like the Dodgers and the speed bumps they've run into, as people around the league aren't sure who will be in charge for how long. They also touch on the Knicks run through the east and, more importantly for Lakers fans, the Cavs falling squarely on their face. LeBron can't possibly look at that and think Cleveland is a better spot to end his career than Los Angeles.
Anthony welcomed Yaron Weitzman back into The Lounge, this time to talk about his latest piece, which detailed Dodgers management helping modernize the Lakers. From the sound of things, the process isn't going as smoothly as some might hope, so the guys discuss why not and what it might mean for those involved.
Kap is back! The guys start the show off reacting to last night's Spurs-Thunder Western Conference Finals Game 1… Sedano was part of the ESPN Radio broadcast and says it's one of the best playoff games he's ever seen! These two teams are young and good - they're not going away! How can the Lakers build a team to compete with OKC and San Antonio - without losing and building through the draft? Rob Pelinka said the Lakers have a commitment to excellence - but is it possible to stay good - and get better? How much of OKC's team success is due to great scouting and a great front office - vs. luck and other teams' miscalculations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Lakers' season is over, and the Lakerholics are all over the summer season with thoughts and ideas of what should come next for the team. Check in with the crew as they discuss what the options are for the team, who they should go after in the NBA Draft and Free Agency, or if a trade or two needs to be made. They also discuss Rob Pelinka's and JJ Redick's recent comments on how they're looking at the summer, and the Lakerholics thoughts on keeping Rob, JJ, and "bringing the gang back together". The Lakerholics are here and are looking at what the Lakers need to do to improve as we continue to bring the best in Lakers Weekends right here on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!Follow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports or pop culture merchandise!Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more!Check out John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet!The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.Presented by our friends at lakerholics.com, lakersball.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, Lakers Corner, @DripShowshop, SynBlades.com, I Got Next Sports Media, The Happy Hoarder, and Retro City Games!
Legend from I Got Next Sports Media returns as he and Gerald talk about the Lakers' President of Basketball Operations, Rob Pelinka, and if he can (or should be allowed to) build a more competitive team in LA next season. The guys also discuss the LeBron and Austin Reaves debates and if bringing back the two can lead to any more success by this time next year. Should Rob Pelinka be deciding the Lakers' future? Or should his future be deciding on his next NBA team? Find out our thoughts as we continue to provide the best in NBA Observations! Follow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports or pop culture merchandise!Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more!Check out John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet!The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything.Presented by our friends at lakerholics.com, lakersball.com, Pop Culture Cosmos, Inside Sports Fantasy Football, Lakers Corner, @DripShowshop, SynBlades.com, I Got Next Sports Media, The Happy Hoarder, and Retro City Games!
Anthony outlines what LeBron has done for the Lakers and how ridiculous it is that Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss have somehow convinced themselves he's the problem. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
JJ Redick was asked about the ways he has grown as a coach. He and Rob Pelinka answer that question, and Anthony uses it as an opportunity to discuss the ways Redick still needs to develop. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rob Pelinka used his favorite key word again, but Anthony noted a difference in the way the Lakers PBO talked about it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rob Pelinka spoke more eloquently and positively about LeBron in today's presser than he has in years. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthony plays the vast majority of yesterday's joint presser, in which JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka summed up this Lakers season and set the tone for this summer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The crew kicked off Windy Wednesday with Kap and Morales recapping their night at Dodger Stadium, starting with the real story: Kap's poop turned blue from the food-colored tortillas at the Lowe's Level taqueria. The blue toilet talk gave way to a bigger Dodger frustration - Max Muncie didn't challenge a borderline called strike three with the bases loaded in a high-leverage spot, and both guys couldn't let it go. They talked about the Dodgers game more broadly: Yamamoto gave up 3 homers, the offense was flat, and Ohtani hit one out - but only after Kap brought back his Ohtani Trump impression on air the day before. Sedano played a clip from Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick's press conference - specifically the part about having "3 QBs" in LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reaves - and broke down how that trio finally started clicking in March once LeBron sat out and figured out his role by watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The guys kicked off the hour with birthdays for Darius Rucker and Dennis Rodman - with a funny story about Sedano's viral moment with him. They pivot to the big story: Dave McMenamin's ESPN piece on LeBron feeling disrespected by the Lakers organization. Kap honed in on the key anecdote from Dave's piece - the night LeBron broke the all-time wins record, Rob Pelinka gave the game ball to JJ Redick for his 100th coaching win instead, leaving LeBron feeling taken for granted. Brian Windhorst joins the guys live and said both sides are waiting for the other to move first - the Lakers want LeBron to come back on a team-friendly deal, LeBron wants to hear a real offer that shows they actually want him, and right now nobody's blinking. Windy tries to dissect exactly what a realistic LeBron contract even looks like and whether the Lakers can afford to keep all three guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mason and Ireland tip off the show today with Morales and ‘Live Imaging Tuesday!' The Lakers have been swept by the OKC Thunder. Take a listen to Rob Pelinka talking about the ‘Lakers Way' today at the end of year press conference. Why wasn't Rui on the court for the final 3 point attempt? What is next for the Lakers and Lebron James? Ice Breakers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron has had to sit around and wait for Rob Pelinka to finally believe in the stars atop the roster again for basically four years now. He's proven once again he should be a key piece for the Lakers moving forward. The guys discuss that, as well as the NBA's awful review system. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The guys wrap up their conversation about OKC as The Empire and turn their attention to Brad Stephens winning exec of the year and, maybe more notably, Rob Pelinka receiving a single third place vote. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthony has noticed a trend in the conversation surrounding the Lakers and far too often, fans jump to the defense of Rob Pelinka with illogical tactics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Lakers have some decisions to make this summer, but now find themselves with one over the weekend. Rob Pelinka made the decision (laudably) to waive Kobe Bufkin and now has enough money to fill that roster spot. Anthony and Pete know who they'd like to see get the call, but also take time to discuss some other options. Anthony has been intrigued by how far apart he and Pete are on the subject of LeBron's future, so the guys hash out how they think this is going to play out and how they'd like to see it play out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Lakers have everything going for them right now which means it's time for Rob Pelinka to start making appearances again wearing jackets with way too many zippers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We often think of opportunity cost in the sense of trading a first round pick that the Lakers couldn't use this summer. Anthony makes the case that we should also think of the possibility that focusing so heavily on this summer might have put a real opportunity this season at risk. The guys talk this, as well as other topics from the live audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices