The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball return to chop it up about all things Lakers.
Mon, April 07, 2025
Statement Win
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive deep into the Lakers statement win in OKC by breaking down whether or not the team got lucky with their best shot making game of the season, how the team was able to generate open shots, why the Lakers playmakers could be difficult for OKC to guard in a playoff matchup, how the team slowed them down on defense, and later, a brief dive into the numbers of the lakers LBJ-Luka-DFS-Rui-Austin small ball lineup. Check out our Discord and follow us on Playback! Music by @sleepyghostmp3https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, March 17, 2025
Losing Streak Ends + Seeding Madness
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball record immediately after the Suns Win to discuss how the Lakers looked much better vs Phoenix and stopped their 4-game losing streak. Topics include: an offensive organization rate overview of each game this week, and how the Brooklyn & Milwaukee games were concerning, while the almost upset in Denver was an encouraging game in more ways than one. Later, they discuss why the Lakers have a strong advantage in the upcoming Standings Watch portion of the season, with either direct Tiebreakers in H2H, or because of their 2nd best in the West Conference Record. Outro music by @sleepyghostmpehttps://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, March 09, 2025
Breaking Down LA's Offense & Defense
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the past 2 weeks from Lakers basketball, including how LA has been consistently declining in their organized vs freelance offense, how that trend negatively impacts their PPP & Offensive Rating, and why it isn't simply because of the trade. Later, they discuss the Lakers recent changes to their defensive scheme & why it's been leading the charge during this win streak, including how they're icing side Pick & Rolls, utilizing a strong side zone against Stars, how Luka has been a successful piece in the scheme, and why DFS, Vando & Gabe help unlock this particular scheme. Music by @sleepyghostmp3https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, February 23, 2025
Not Your Mama's Lakers
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the week in Lakers basketball, briefly touching on the disappointing Charlotte loss and gritty Portland win before diving deep into the statement win at Denver. They break down why the Lakers' defensive gameplan worked, including how they "whited" Jokic in the post, how their defensive matchups showed a cohesive plan, their ability to limit Denver's Offensive Rebounding, and were able to filter shots to non-Jokic players. Later, they discuss LA's Offense, including why Luka eliminates their need to call drop-beating concepts, why the Lakers should have actually scored even MORE than they did, and how Denver's defense appeared vulnerable to LA's attacks. Check out the Lakers Ex Discord in the link below! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, February 15, 2025
The Luka Era Begins + Mini Mailbag!
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Luka's 1st 2 games as a Laker, including how the team has used him creatively on Offense, what types of actions & sets they've run, and how it all went wrong in the game at Utah. Later, they discuss the recent additions of Alex Len and Jordan Goodwin, and take questions from Discord and Playback. Join our Discord with the link below! Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, February 07, 2025
MARK WILLIAMS IS A LAKER
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the big trade of Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected 1st, and a 2030 pick swap for Mark Williams. They discuss how Mark's defense has been through his 1st 3 years, what he's good at and what he isn't, how he's an impressive but unpolished roll man finisher, his excellent Offensive Rebounding, what the team can do with his skill set. Later, they discuss the Lakers recent games against the Knicks and Clippers, and chat about what has been driving the team's success. Join our Lakers Ex Discord through the link below! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, February 02, 2025
LUKA DONCIC IS A LAKER (Live Reaction)
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball react LIVE to the massive trade of AD, Max Christie, and JHS for Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber, and Markieff Morris. We unpack some of Luka's data, what he brings to the team, how to position him defensively, how others on the team will shift their roles, how to craft a dominant offense with Bron & Luka, and how to craft the best possible roster this season (and beyond). LAKERS EXCEPTIONALISM BAYBEE!!!!!! Check out our Lakers Ex Discord in the link below!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, February 01, 2025
Dealing with AD's Injury + A Few More Trade Reports
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the first half of the Grammy trip, including how the team dominated in 1Q in Charlotte, how they dealt with missing AD in Philly, and what to do in the next week+ with him out of the lineup. Later, we check in with the team's offensive & defensive fundamentals post DFS trade, and chat about recent reports about Bruce Brown, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Day'Ron Sharpe. Check out our Discord through the link below! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, January 26, 2025
The Lakers Show They're Worth Investing In
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss an eventful week in Lakers Basketball, including a recap of each game this week, including big Wins vs. Boston & Golden State, how much better the team defense has looked, whether the 2 Big lineups are working, and Vando's return. Later, they discuss some interesting comments from JJ Redick about the team's organized offense rate, and finally, talk about AD's recent interview with Shams and whether or not the team is worth investing in and how they should do it. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check out our private Lakers Discord in the link below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, January 18, 2025
Should the Lakers Play 2 Bigs?
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the past week in Lakers basketball, including the close Win vs Brooklyn, how LA played against the Miami Zone, and what went wrong in the 2nd half vs San Antonio. Later, they discuss the addition of Trey Jemison at the expense of Quincy Olivari, what it means for the team's plans around the backup 5 position, and whether or not the Jaxson Hayes-AD two Big lineup is a good idea. Finally, a brief segment on how good Austin has been this season as a Playmaker. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check out the link below for access to our LakerSexMafia Discord Server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, January 11, 2025
MEGA POD - D'Lo Swapped for DFS, Offensive Scheme Trends, Dalton's Woes, & Fighting on Walker Kessler
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return from the break for a MEGA POD. Topics include thoughts on the DFS for D'Lo swap, including what the team's looked post-trade, how the Offense has looked over the past few weeks, some Good (and Bad) of Austin's new PG Role, what's up with Dalton Knecht, and finally, discuss the possibility of trading for Walker Kessler. Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, December 13, 2024
How the Lakers Can Use Their Time Off to Improve
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball catch up on a week without a lot of actual basketball and break down recent rumors & injury news, discuss what the Lakers can do during their 4-day break between games to improve their scheme & execution, how and why the Lakers Post Play has been so much worse this season, and finally, regrade the Lakers' scheme after the first 24 games of the season. Find the Lakers Post Help Troubles video on the Lakers Exceptionalism YouTube (now live & for free). Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord in the link in this description! Music by @sleepyghost mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, December 06, 2024
Unpacking the Lakers' Struggles + Early Trade Targets Primer
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball breakdown the Lakers disastrous week, including some of the Postgame quotes from JJ Redick, LeBron & AD. Then, they check in on the Lakers' Organized Offense and how it's a result of poor coverage fits, execution, and shot making. Later, they discuss some recently reported trade targets and how they could (or could not) turn the Lakers season around. Check out our Discord for more LEP Content! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, December 02, 2024
Has LA Hit Their Ceiling?
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers rough 1-4 week, including how the Offense has fallen off in the past several games, the motivation behind putting Dalton Knecht in the starting lineup, if the switching scheme is hurting their Defense, and whether or not the team has hit it's ceiling with this roster. Check out the Lakers Discord with the link below! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, November 21, 2024
Knecht Exceptionalism + Are the Lakers a Title Contender?
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Dalton Knecht's incredible week, including how he's been on fire for a week, the state of his effectiveness as an Off-Screen Shooter and where he can improve. Later, they discuss if the Lakers are a title contender by identifying some of their team fundamentals (ORTG, DRTG, and more). Where does LA need to improve to land in the handful of title contenders? Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check out the link for access to the LE Discord! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, November 15, 2024
Lineup Change Ripple Effects
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the recent Starting Lineup change with Cam Reddish replacing D'Angelo Russell. Topics include, can Cam keep this level of play up, how has the overall lineups changed since the swap, how has the change effected AD & Bron's role & usage, how Dalton Knecht saved the Win vs Memphis, and a check-in on Player Roles and whether or not each player is being used the right way. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, November 08, 2024
Early Season Mailbag From Discord
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball take questions from the Discord. Topics include: What's up with Gabe and Max? Can Cam Reddish help until Vando returns? What's up with the Transition Defense? Should we make a trade soon or ride it out? Check out our Discord server through the link in this description to get more LEP content! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, November 01, 2024
The Lakers are BACK
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers 1st 5 games, including how the Offensive Scheme has adapted since the Preseason, how Defensive Matchups with the Lakers current rotation could present an ongoing challenge, and finally -- what's up with Max Christie? Check out the link in description for access to the Laker Sex Mafia Discord! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, October 21, 2024
Grading the Scheme
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball grade the JJ Redick's new scheme in different categories, including the Frequency of Sets, the Quality of Sets, how the player roles fit within their Organized Offense, and more! Apologies for the audio quality in the first half, we experienced some technical difficulties -- but the second half is back to normal. Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Follow us on Playback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, September 07, 2024
Setting Expectations
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the recent comments from Jeanie Buss about giving JJ Redick some patience, "because this is not going to be easy for him", while reacting to some unconfirmed reports that Jarred Vanderbilt may not be ready for the Preseason. Later, they unpack how the Vando news could affect the rotation early in the season and how getting off to a strong start will be crucial for the teams' success. Check us out on Playback! Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, August 18, 2024
5 Ways the Lakers Can Improve
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the 5 ways the Lakers can improve going into the 23-24 Season. We break down 5 categories: Player Roles, Potential Trades/Acquisitions, Coaching Scheme, Player Health, and Rotations. Then, we rank each category on a scale of 1 to 5 in terms of how likely they are, and how impactful they'll be. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, August 05, 2024
Summer Round-Up
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball take a deeper look into the assistant coaching hires for JJ Redick's staff, do a quick Summer League debrief, discuss the lack of moves this Summer, and finally, how LeBron & AD have looked in the Olympics so far. Follow us on Playback to watch us live! Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, June 27, 2024
Live Knecht Film Session ft. Coach Hamlin
This is a live draft reaction to the news that the Lakers selected Dalton Knecht. Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Knecht's College data, watch various play types of his (P&R, C&S, DEF, etc) and give their initial impressions. Later, they're joined by Coach Hamlin (@coach_hamlin) to provide more analysis and context on Knecht's skills & role in his season at Tennessee. Go give Coach a follow and watch the full replay on Playback! Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, June 25, 2024
"I Am Going To Use Math"
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the JJ Redick introductory press conference, including how JJ is "going to use math", what glimpses into his basketball philosophy we can unpack, who he could surround himself with on the bench, and what Rob Pelinka's comments could mean about this season's team building approach. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Follow us on Playback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, May 17, 2024
Coaching Primer
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the firing of Darvin Ham and what direction the team could go with their Head Coach position. Later, they discuss the various reported candidates, including David Adelman, Micah Nori, Sam Cassell, Kenny Atkinson, Chris Quinn, and JJ Redick. Who is capable of coaching the team to success right away? What should the Lakers look for in a coach? Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Follow us on Playback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, April 28, 2024
Right Where We Want Them
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers strong Game 4 performance, including which plays/sets were working the best, why LA has succeeded in guarding Jokic in the post, and what the Lakers could do to mitigate some areas where they've struggled. Follow us on Playback to watch the games LIVE! Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, April 25, 2024
BELIEVE
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the adjustments from Denver in Game 2, how the Lakers sets are still (mostly) working, and what LA can do to improve their execution in late game situations. We recorded this pod LIVE on Playback, where we watched Offensive Plays from the 4th Quarter. We tried to leave in parts of that conversation that were relevant without the video so you can still enjoy our coverage. Follow us on Playback to get a deeper experience and watch games LIVE with us. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, April 20, 2024
Same But Different
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on to discuss the 1st Round matchup with the Denver Nuggets, including a deep dive on Nikola Jokic's post ups & how (& how not) to guard him, how to navigate Murray Pick & Rolls, and what the Freelance Offense needs to do to have a shot in the series. We dug into both teams, both sides of the ball to find the most strategic advantages the Lakers can use to make another deep run in the Playoffs. Join us LIVE for the games on Playback! Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, April 16, 2024
Exceptional Matchup
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss their thoughts on the Lakers-Pelicans Play-In matchup, including why it's been such a one-sided matchup the last calendar year, how the Pelicans could adjust from the latest blowout, and whether or not the Lakers might tighten their rotation even more. Let's see if the Lakers can take care of business -- come watch the games with us on Playback live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, April 05, 2024
Digging Out of the Play-In
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss how the Lakers offense has performed since the All-Star break, including how D'Lo's Pull-Up 3PT game has been better than ever, why Rui has had such a big impact since entering the starting lineup, and how the final Regular Season Standings might shake out. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Follow us on Playback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, February 24, 2024
25 Games Left
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return from the break to discuss the Lakers-Warriors game, how Spencer Dinwiddie has looked in his 1st 3 games, and dig into what to expect from the final 25 game segment of the season and where LA could realistically finish in the standings. Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, February 13, 2024
Free Dinwiddie
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss what Spencer Dinwiddie brings to the team, including dissecting his Impact this season, how his Defensive role will help as a Guard with more size, and which players could benefit from his addition to the rotation. Later, they discuss whether or not there was a trade on the market that the guys wished the Lakers made. Join us for the games on Playback! Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, February 03, 2024
F*** Boston
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers unexpected and spirited win in Boston without LeBron and AD, how Vando's injury and will complicate their development, and whether or not it will change their plans at the trade deadline. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, January 20, 2024
The New (Old) Starting Lineup
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the return of the Opening Night Lakers starters, how the Lakers have been unlucky on defense, and how their organized offense has looked over the last few weeks. Follow us on Playback to watch the games LIVE with us! Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, January 13, 2024
The Pod You Need Right Now
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the up-and-down week from the Lakers, first breaking down how the Suns game got away from them, discussing the pros/cons of a trade for Dejounte Murray, and offer some hopeful context for how the team can still put things together this season. Follow us on Playback to watch games live with us! Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, January 04, 2024
Lakers Struggle Post In-Season Tournament
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers post In-Season Tournament struggles, including how most players on the team have a right to feel frustrated by their role & usage, why the new lineup is struggling on Offense, and later check in with some Bulls writers to get a better sense of what Chicago is expecting back if the Lakers were to engage them in a trade. Follow us on Playback to watch the games live with us! Outro music by @sleepyghost mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, December 24, 2023
Happy Holidays!!! We Got You a New Starting Lineup....
Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers pivoting to a new starting lineup vs the Thunder, including how the team over-performed their expectation offensively, where the strength in that lineup lies, and whether or not it's sustainable long-term. Later, they discuss the recent reports of the Lakers-Bulls trade discussions around Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Alex Caruso and which package Tim and Tom would prefer. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, December 16, 2023
Lakers Data Roundup
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Sat, December 09, 2023
Vando's Back + Indiana IST Preview
Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball discuss how the Lakers have looked since Jarred Vanderbilt has returned from injury, including how he's fit in on offense and defense and where his strengths were missed the most. Later, they discuss the matchup with the Indiana Pacers in the In-Season Tournament Final and how LA can hope to slow down Tyrese Haliburton. Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, December 02, 2023
Quarter-Season Check-In
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on to discuss the Lakers season so far, including how the team has navigated through the injuries (and how many players they've missed each game), why the Lakers schedule has been quietly tougher than we first imagined, and what to take away from the Lakers being ranked as the 29th best 3PT shooting team (at the time of recording this pod). Join us on Playback to watch the games live! Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, November 19, 2023
Identity Taking Shape
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers 4-1 record in their last 5 games, including how Cam has become a new player in the starting lineup, where some of the frustration with the Lakers Defensive Rebounding should be directed, and how the Lakers can fix their transition defense. Join us on PLAYBACK for Games and Live Pods! outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, November 07, 2023
Battling Through Injuries
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers tough loss in Miami and how they battled despite being short-handed, how Austin Reaves has broken through his opening struggles, doing a scheme check-in, how the team has done in improving their Def Rebounding, and what to do to break through the slow starts. Follow us on Playback to watch the games live with us! Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, November 02, 2023
Questions About the Rotation
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers rotations in the 1st 4 games (recorded before the Clips game), including why we need to see LeBron and D'Lo staggered, what to think of Cam getting the backup wing minutes over Max, how Christian Wood has performed and how going big is only a situational advantage, and briefly discuss LA's scheme so far. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Follow us on Playback to watch the games live with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, October 16, 2023
5-Out Offense is HERE + Stock Up, Stock Down
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball catch up on the last week's worth of Lakers preseason basketball, including a check-in on how the Lakers are doing with their new 5-Out offense, what we want to see from the defensive scheme (hedging) and then do a quick stock check on the main rotation guys. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check us out on Playback and come watch the games live with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, October 08, 2023
Preseason Game 1 Reactions
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball react to the first live hoops of the new season! From individual analysis of players to team scheme & sets, tap in to hear what the guys learned from the (limited) amount of information from the 1st game. Follow us on Playback and check the link in this episode to sign up for our private Discord, where we will be podding and creating content much more often! Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, October 04, 2023
X-Factors
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return from a short break to discuss the most important X-Factors to the Lakers success in chasing title #18 this season. Is Christian Wood's defense, team 3pt shooting, or avoiding injuries the most important X-factor to team success? Follow us on Playback and Youtube -- we are upping our content big time this SZN. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, September 08, 2023
The Christian Wood Pod
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dig into the details of all things Christian Wood. How were the Lakers able to land a talented scoring big for the league minimum, who will he squeeze minutes from in the rotation, and what makes him such a tantalizing high-upside option off the bench for the Lakers? Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, September 04, 2023
Biggest Threats In The West
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive deep into the top contenders in the West, including the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns, the Golden State Warriors, the LA Clippers, and the Memphis Grizzlies, including strengths and weaknesses, who is a bigger threat to the Lakers, and how concerned we would be if LAL matches up with them in the playoffs. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Follow us on Youtube for more exclusive content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, August 29, 2023
World Cupdate & Schedule Breakdown
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Austin Reaves fantastic World Cup play, how he's improved, if he has room to improve even more, and later, take an in-depth look at the 2023-2024 schedule and how the team can navigate this year's unique challenges. Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Follow us on Youtube @LakersExceptionalism to see the extra special Austin Reaves video we mention in the pod :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, August 22, 2023
Team USA & Summer Mailbag
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the recent play of Austin Reaves and Team USA, including what skills has AR flashed on the team and how can they translate to the Lakers next year. Later, we take questions from the discord about lineups, Max Christie, and whether or not Jaxson Hayes can stretch his game to the 3pt line. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, August 04, 2023
Title Confidence Meter
Tim breaks down his level of confidence in 14 results that Lakers fans said need to happen for LA to be a real title contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, August 01, 2023
D'Lo vs Vincent
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball finish their position group preview by discussing the Guard Rotation. Should D'Lo or Vincent start? Who should close? How can the team put Max Christie in a position to contribute in Year 2? All of that is discussed including how the team can maximize the ceiling of their guard rotation. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, July 26, 2023
BIG PLAN PT 2
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball finish their deep dive into the Lakers Bigs, including a discussion about the pros & cons of bringing back Gabriel or Thompson, and take a quick look at some other options outside the NBA who could possibly fit. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, July 25, 2023
BIG PLAN
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive deeper into what the Lakers should with their Bigs. What will they do when AD misses time and they don't add another big & who should they target if they do? Later, Tim makes a strong argument for the next player he wants to add to the team. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, July 24, 2023
AD at the 4 + Fact.... or Fiction?
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the reports that the Lakers are interested in playing a Big next to AD. We discuss what that means for the rest of the Wing & Big rotations, how AD has performed in each role historically, and later, we play fact or fiction with several bold statements about next season. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, July 18, 2023
Wing Logjam?
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive deeper into the Wing Rotation for 2024... Is there a logjam or should they keep everyone for depth & versatility? We discuss LeBron's minutes load, how Prince can stay on the court with LBJ & AD, if Rui can keep up the 3 AND the D, and whether or not Vanderbilt can improve enough to be better than his role last season. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, July 14, 2023
MAILBAG
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball take questions from the Discord about how Max Christie can realistically contribute next year, what Summer League plays & actions could translate well to the parent team, what to expect from Austin on Team USA, plus early lineup madness and MORE!!!! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, July 12, 2023
Summer League Roundup
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the first 4 Summer League games, including how Max Christie has developed, is JHS a short-term or long-term piece, does Castleton's success change how the Lakers approach another C, and what to do with Maxwell Lewis. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, July 04, 2023
FREE AGENCY RECAP
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the recent Free Agent additions, including breaking down how Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes, & Cam Reddish fit in. Streamed live on Playback Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, June 30, 2023
Free Agent Preview: Bigs
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the news of Bamba & Beasley's declined contracts, if the team could look to sign them back, and then later discuss 3 options that could fit the backup C position (Plumlee, Saric, Love). Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, June 28, 2023
Free Agent Preview: Wings
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Rui Hachimura's market and how his deal could affect the Lakers flexibility, and discuss a couple other targets at various price points (Watanabe, Bates-Diop, Crowder) and how they could fit in LA's plans if Rui doesn't return. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live on Playback at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, June 27, 2023
Free Agent Preview: Guards
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss potential FA guard paths for LA, including details from Project Ghostbusters on how the market will realistically shake out for D'Angelo Russell, Dennis Schroder, and Austin Reaves. Later, we discuss possible options in FA with our analysis focused on Dennis Smith Jr, Jevon Carter, Josh Okogie, & Seth Curry. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, June 24, 2023
DRAFT!!! w/ Mike Garcia
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) to discuss what the new Lakers draft picks bring to the team. Is JHS ready to be a primary initiator? What does he need to work on to contribute long-term? Is Maxwell Lewis more than a bouncy scorer? Can any of the 2-way guys make an impact on the parent team this season? Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST on Playback every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, June 21, 2023
Analyzing Who LA Is Working Out
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss a few more options for the Lakers in the draft, including a breakdown of the types of roles they've been working out, then later, Tim breaks out the spreadsheet while discussing different paths forward (and what the roles they've been scouting could tell us about their plans). Music by @sleepyghostmp3 LAKERS EXCEPTIONALISM SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED LIVE ON PLAYBACK.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, June 20, 2023
Draft Chat w/ Zach Milner
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Tag the Roll's Zach Milner to discuss Jett Howard, Nick Smith Jr, and a handful of 2nd Round options. Streamed live on Playback with film on each player. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 LAKERS EXCEPTIONALISM SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED LIVE ON PLAYBACK.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, June 16, 2023
Coaching Retrospective
Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball discuss recent news about Austin Reaves becoming USAtin Reaves, Tim breaks down the state of the coaching staff and does the team need to find an offensive identity next season? Join us on Playback M/T/Th @ 6:00 PST music by @sleepyghost mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, June 10, 2023
What's Next?
Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball return to discuss the end of the Lakers season, how the team succeeded in the run to the WCF, what they need from the squad to run it back to the chip next year, and how some of the Summer's pivot points could play out. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, May 16, 2023
Denver Scouting Report
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss an in-depth scouting report of the DEN-LAL series, including how to defend Jokic, who has a chance to become a starring role-player, and why Tim thinks Vando should be banished (for this series at least). Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, May 04, 2023
BIG Win vs GS in G1 & Adjustments for G2
Tim digs into LA's victory over the Warriors in game 1, talking through what areas of the game each team had an advantage and where he'd want and anticipate to see adjustments heading into game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, May 02, 2023
12 TO GO
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss a few key rotation decisions for the Lakers-Warriors series, which keys to the series to look for, and later take questions from the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, May 01, 2023
Warriors Scouting Report
Tim digs into his scouting report on the Warriors offense and defense, provides recommendations on how the Lakers can attack and defend their round 2 opponent, and provides his series prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, April 28, 2023
Tim's Feeling Lakers in 6
Tim digs into what he saw in LA's game 5 loss and why he feels good heading into game 6! Lakers Rotation Builder Tool - create a rotation map and send it to me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, April 26, 2023
Unstoppable Force Meets Chargeble Object
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on to discuss the Lakers big Game 4 Win, including how the Offense adjusted to Vanderbilt's negative spacing, the guards attacking in double-drag actions, why Tim might be ready for a starting lineup change, and much more! Follow us on Playback and watch the games with us LIVE Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, April 24, 2023
2-1 Lakers: How LA DOMINATED & What to Tweak
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Tue, April 18, 2023
Day After Thoughts
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the dominant Lakers win on Sunday, including how impactful AD was on defense, where the Lakers can improve on their game plan, Rui's 3s, what to do if Ja is out, and much more! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, April 16, 2023
Game 1 Win Reaction Pod
Tim reacts to LA's win over Memphis in game 1, shoutout out a handful of players and the coaching staff for remarkable efforts on the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, April 16, 2023
MEMPHIS DEFENSE
Cranjis McBasketball hops on to discuss the data, matchups, tendencies, and film of the Lakers Offense vs the Memphis Defense, including where the Lakers can lean into their playbook and grab an advantage! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Follow us on Playback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, April 15, 2023
MEMPHIS OFFENSE
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on playback to watch the last play-in game and in between the action, Tim provides an in-depth scouting report of the Memphis offense, including how they run their rotations and where LA has an advantage, which play types the lakers can scheme to upset, and much, much more. Follow us at playback.tv/lakerswatchparty to get in on the live shows! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, April 12, 2023
LAKERS WIN
Tim reacts to the Lakers victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, talking player performances and what the coaching looked like throughout the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, April 10, 2023
Scouting the Wolves... LIVE on Playback
Tim aka Cranjis McBasketball discusses his initial scouting report on the Timberwolves live on Playback after the seeding was finalized. How should the Lakers play Conley in the PnR? What about Ant? How can the Lakers attack them offensively? Listen here for INSTANT reaction! Come watch live with us on Playback Outro Music 'SensaWalk' by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, April 03, 2023
Put on Notice
Tim talks through Rui and AD's fantastic performances, the poor on/off Vando defensive data that shouldn't impact his minutes, LA's very strong looking playoff odds, and the cowardly idea of ducking the Suns. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, March 31, 2023
Play-In Rotation Guide
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Play-In rotations the Lakers could use against each potential opponent, with a focus on Vando, Brown, and Rui, with some other rotation implications mixed in. What does each guy bring to the table in potential 1 game scenarios -- who should play and who shouldn't? *Recorded before the Minnesota game Outro music 'SensaWalk' by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, March 27, 2023
The Dog Inside AD
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Fri, March 24, 2023
9 Lives
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Austin Reaves' clutch play over the last few games and how his role could change when LeBron gets back. Later, they talk about AD, do a quick scheme check-in, and take some questions from the Playback chat. Join us on Playback live for Laker games! Outro Music 'SensaWalk' by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, March 09, 2023
Ladies and Gentlemen, This Is Mamba at the 5
Tom didn't edit this one so he can't stop me from using this episode name mwahaha. Enjoy! Join us on Playback for live game watch parties and pods! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, February 25, 2023
23 Game Season
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers win over the Warriors, what the new players have looked like so far, how the new additions have put other guys in positions to succeed, and what the team needs to do to go on a run. Outro music 'SensaWalk' by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, February 14, 2023
3 New Faces
Tim digs into the debut from DLo, Vanderbilt, & Beasley with the Lakers against the Warriors! Check out the link in Tim's Twitter bio for Discord information Watch Lakers games with us at: Playback.tv/LakersWatchParty Outro music via @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, February 09, 2023
A Russell In, A Russell Out
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball talk about acquiring D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt, including the strengths/weaknesses for LA's new players, give the FO its flowers, talk skill fits, rotations, next trade options, & say goodbye to Russ/JTA/Jones... Outro music 'SensaWalk' by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, February 08, 2023
Live Rapid Fire: sHam(?), Bron did it, fix high school ball, Lakers tax, & more
Recording from a live Playback.tv/LakersWatchParty pod covering a variety of topics, including: 🏀 Lakers trade updates/thoughts 🏀 Ham's late game blunder 🏀 Lakers tax 🏀 Phones out 4 Bron 🏀 An AD trade? AD you good, man? 🏀 C'mon Phoenix 🏀 Cam Thomas 🏀 High School ball is broken (in some states) 🏀 And more! Pod outro by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, February 05, 2023
Kyrie to the Mavs + Tim Fixes the Lakers
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the big news of Kyrie heading to Dallas, how the Lakers probably dodged a bullet, and later discuss other trade targets before the deadline, including various packages with Utah, Indiana, Toronto, Charlotte, among others. Outro music 'SensaWalk' by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, February 04, 2023
16 Trade Targets
Tim digs into 16 players that the Lakers can look to trade for prior to the deadline, plus provides some input on a Kyrie trade as the news he requested a trade was revealed mid-pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, January 27, 2023
AD is BACK + Rui Debut
Tim goes solo to talk through AD's return and Rui's debut against San Antonio Discord: tinyurl.com/supportlakersexpod Playback: Playback.tv/LakersWatchParty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, January 25, 2023
Rui Hachimura
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Rui Hachimura for Kendrick Nunn & 2nd's trade, including how Rui played in Washington, what roles he was expected to do, how that could change on the Lakers, and what to expect from his defensive impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, January 23, 2023
Instant Reaction: Lakers Come Back vs Blazers
Tim goes on a quick solo pod to break down the major plot points from LA's amazing comeback against Portland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, January 23, 2023
2 Major Scheme Breakthroughs, a Data Update, & Max Love
Tim goes solo to dig into the team's impact data, big scheme advancements that help with the clutch offense & integrating AD back, and makes a pitch for some redistributed minutes at the Wing position. Playback: Playback.tv/LakersWatchParty Discord: tinyurl.com/SupportLakersExPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, January 07, 2023
HOLD THE LINE!!!
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers recent 3 game winning streak, how the team can hold the line during the AD/Reaves/Walker injuries, what Sterling Brown could provide for the team, and whether or not the team should sign Boogie Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, December 20, 2022
What's Next?
Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Anthony Davis injury, including how the team can move forward trying to replace him, the ripple effects of his injury, and whether or not the Trade Market is a solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, December 13, 2022
Road Trip Check In + HIRE SOME SCOUTS!!!
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers recent 6 game road trip, including a big win in Milwaukee and a tough L in Philly. Then later they discuss the recent report the Lakers have inquired about Bojan Bogdanovich from the Pistons and how the Lakers don't have an NBA Scouting Department.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, December 01, 2022
Building Blocks
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the recent developments in the Lakers half court Offense, including who is getting the most benefit out of the evolution of the sets, what Patrick Beverley's absence (and return) means for the team, and how this team can continue to build a good offensive system going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, November 22, 2022
Around The Rim
Tim digs into AD's incredible year so far and the little improvements, tweaks, and scheme elements that have unlocked that performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, November 15, 2022
Ham vs Vogel
Tim evaluates what the Lakers have seen so far from Darvin Ham and his staff, and compares to LA's prior staff to see which areas the team has taken steps forward and where they've taken steps back. Join the guys for Lakers Watch Parties here: https://www.playback.tv/lakerswatchparty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, November 07, 2022
Lakers Loss to Cavs to Drop to 2-7
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers loss to the Cavs, recent poor/inconsistent play from LeBron & AD, how the offensive scheme has looked, and why Russell Westbrook is doing better off the bench. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, November 01, 2022
Process > Results
Tim talks through the team's somewhat obscured (by schedule & shooting) but positive process with their scheme and rotation decisions, checks in with some familiar Pacers player performance, & spots the ideal time to make a trade in the calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, October 22, 2022
Oh and Two
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the first two Lakers games, including our temperature check on the team's poor shooting, how the Offense has ran a ton of unique plays, and thoughts on the team's rotations so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, October 07, 2022
Good Problems
Tim and Tom dig into the Lakers first 3 preseason games, talk through notable player performances, the new exciting offensive scheme, who the new defensive scheme helps most and least, and someone loses a game of trivia! Join our Discord Group: https://bit.ly/SupportLakerSexPod Join our Lakers Watch Party community : https://www.getplayback.com/room/lakerswatchparty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, October 03, 2022
BASKETBALL IS BACK
Tim digs into: Whispers from training camp What we've seen in training camp film so far A game of "something or nothing" on preseason takes What to expect in early preseason games 3 things to watch for against Sacramento Tonight's Playback Lakers-Kings live stream! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, September 28, 2022
Lots of Words About Basketball
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the 2022 Lakers Media Day and try to contextualize statements from Darvin Ham, LeBron, AD, Pelinka, Russell Westbrook and more. Topics include Offensive & Defensive philosophies, what to make of LeBron's priority, and a few key injury updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, September 19, 2022
Rotations
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss recent news (Schroder, Stein Newsletter Report). Then, they dive deep into building rotations for the 2022-2023 season, including different ways to scheme around Russ, Bryant vs Jones, Troy Brown on the fringes, and what to do with Lonnie Walker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, September 10, 2022
Lakers 2K Ratings + In-Season Tournament
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball talk about the Patrick Beverley press conference, recent leaks of the Lakers 2K Ratings, and how the In-Season Tournament will change upcoming seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, September 03, 2022
Pat Bev + Running out of BATNAs
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Patrick Beverley trade, and later, how the Lakers are running out of Best Alternatives to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA) for Russell Westbrook.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, August 25, 2022
INDY TIME + Schedule Reactions
*Note, this podcast was recorded before the Lakers traded for Patrick Beverley Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball react to the news of KD staying in Brooklyn, how the Lakers should pivot, what it means when Darvin Ham says he wants to "run the offense through AD", and give first reactions to the Lakers tough opening schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, August 06, 2022
News in the Dog Days of Summer
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss a few small news updates including reports of a potential 3-team trade with NY & UTA, how Kyrie still wants to be in LA and what that means long-term, and what we think of the LeBron extension situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, July 30, 2022
Lonnie Walker
Tim interviews Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro), writer and editor at Pounding the Rock and host of the Alamo City Limits podcast, to discuss the Lonnie Walker addition to the Lakers. Noah shares his thoughts on the Spurs' experience with Lonnie, his strengths and weaknesses as a player, and what Lakers fans should expect with him joining the purple and gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, July 23, 2022
Why the Indy Trade Needs to Happen
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the recent reports that the trade negotiations between the Lakers and Pacers have stalled, why the Myles Turner/Buddy Hield return could be the best package for short-term success, and what could happen next if there isn't a trade over the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, July 14, 2022
SUMMER LEAGUE!!! ft. Mike Garcia
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) to discuss Max Christie's path to rotation minutes, how Cole Swider might get there first, and Tim & Mike argue opposite sides of the Scotty Pippen Jr. debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, July 11, 2022
Free Agency Wrap Up
Tim and Tom dig into the Lakers new free agent class, how the currently assembled Lakers look, and discuss the Kyrie and Pacers trade options Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, June 28, 2022
Draft Reactions + FA Sadness
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers draft & UDFA additions including Max Christie, Scottie Pippen Jr, Shareef O'Neal & then discuss the Free Agent players who may be in the Lakers' price range and how they could fit into the roster in 22-23. Spoiler alert: it's bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, June 22, 2022
Draft Prep feat. Mike Garcia
Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) joins Tim to discuss a few players the Lakers could target this draft to fill specific team needs and contribute immediately (Stretch Big, Wing Shooter & POA Defender, etc.). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, June 20, 2022
Lakers Hire Chris Jent
Tim digs into the Lakers most recent coaching hire: lead assistant Chris Jent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, June 16, 2022
Finals
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball briefly discuss the Rasheed Wallace hire & social media outrage about AD not shooting yet this Summer before discussing the Finals matchup between the Warriors and the Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, June 06, 2022
BALL DONT LIE
The Lakers are reportedly looking into hiring Rasheed Wallace to join Darvin Ham's staff. Tim digs into Wallace's coaching background and where he'd fit in with the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, June 03, 2022
Darvin Ham, Welcome to Los Angeles
Tim digs into the Darvin Ham signing, runs through a report card on Ham, what we should expect to translate to LA, and what the next steps are with assistants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, May 28, 2022
Expired Ham
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball recorded this podcast before the news that Coach Darvin Ham was named the Lakers Head Coach, but their conversation is still relevant in how to approach finding the right assistant coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, May 13, 2022
The Lakers Request to Interview Atkinson & Lee
The Lakers have requested to interview Kenny Atkinson (GSW) and Charles Lee (MIL) for their head coach vacancy, so Tim digs into the film and data on both candidates to share how they'd fit into LA's coaching needs and tiers and how they fit into tiers of candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, May 07, 2022
The Brain Trust
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers' core decision makers from Jeanie to Phil Jackson and everyone in between. Who should be part of the process and how can the Lakers get back to success with so many decision makers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, April 29, 2022
The Encouraging RWB Trade Market
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the encouraging rumors surrounding potential Russell Westbrook trades, including varying deals with Charlotte & Indiana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, April 16, 2022
Coach Draft!
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return to discuss the Lakers Head Coaching vacancy in a unique way -- by drafting potential candidates to their "team" and discussing the merits & drawbacks of each person. It's Coach Draft Time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, April 09, 2022
Moving On
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss a handful of recent news items, including Wenyen Gabriel's contract, Mac McClung, and all the leaks that have come out over the last few days. Later, we revisit our early season Bold Predictions and unpack what we got right & what we (mostly) got wrong. Congratulations, Laker fans, we never have to talk about this team again. We did it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, April 02, 2022
R.I.P.
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball get together and bury this 2022 Lakers team once and for all, discussing the puzzling lineups throughout the Jazz/Pelicans games, Russell Westbrook's combativeness, and how the team can find something to take into next year, R.I.P. the 2022 Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, March 23, 2022
Signs of Life
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball catch up on the last few weeks of Lakers basketball, including some promising signs offensively, how Russ has looked, the change in rotation with much less THT & Carmelo, what Quin Snyder could look like as the Lakers coach, and a preliminary "who should we keep next year" discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, March 17, 2022
March Madness!
Tim goes solo to dive into his process evaluating college basketball teams for March Madness and explains a few big game and upset picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, March 10, 2022
Podding Time (Winning Time EP 1 w/ Nic Jehle)
Tom Zayas & Nic Jehle hop on to discuss Adam McKay's new HBO show "Winning Time" and break down the first episode from a fan & filmmaking perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, March 03, 2022
The Return of Austin Reaves
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are once again joined by Austin Reaves as they chat about what it's like to develop skills in the middle of a season, how Austin's role has changed, how he's able to withstand so much on-court punishment on defense, what really happened in that LeBron clip where Austin became a meme, and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, February 18, 2022
Snakebitten
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the LA's comeback vs the Jazz, another injury to AD, how the team has managed lineups w/ LeBron & Russ, and what's happening in the buyout market for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, February 11, 2022
The Bed's Been Made
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on to discuss the Lakers standing pat at the trade deadline, what they thought of the rumored trades that didn't happen, who will even available on the buyout market, and give an update on the new developments and content in the Laker Sex Mafia Discord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, February 04, 2022
The Clippers Made a Trade
Tim reacts to the Lakers dropping a key game (for the standings) to the Clippers Thursday, then a Clippers trade today that sets them up to succeed more in the playoffs and puts some onus on the Lakers to act and make a trade to help keep pace for the 8 seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, February 01, 2022
Play-In Bound
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the end of the Lakers 6-game road trip, including two bad crunch-time losses in ATL & CHA, talk what to expect and hope for in the next stretch of games without LeBron, and try to figure out what the hell Marc Gasol is doing rn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, January 27, 2022
LA's Ceiling, Matching Up with GSW/PHX, & Second Chances
Tim answers questions on our minds about where this Lakers team can go, how LA matches up with Phoenix and Golden State, if Bazemore should get a second chance, Tim's favorite Lakers, trade targets, what happened with Reaves supposed to start earlier in the year, and more! Get in on the Discord action by checking out: https://bit.ly/SupportLakerSexPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, January 20, 2022
Oh?
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball talk about the quality win over Utah, recent reports of Frank Vogel's job security, a more realistic Myles Turner situation, and how the Lakers have a chance to rattle off a win streak on the upcoming Grammy road trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, January 13, 2022
Halfway Point
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the first half of the Lakers season, some recent positives from Stanley Johnson & Malik Monk, how LA can maintain those positive changes when AD comes back, and how Tim remains optimistic about this team's ability to utilize RWB effectively in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, January 03, 2022
New Year, New Lakers?
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss several developments over the last few weeks including Stanley Johnson's performance, the LeBron at the 5 minutes, some puzzling Lakers roster moves, and why Tim is excited about how the offense is trending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, December 16, 2021
3 Quick Hitters: LA's COVID Situation, Backstage Lakers, & Ben Simmons(??)
Tim digs into 3 quick hitters on today's pod. LA's COVID situation heading into the game against Dallas, the most recent Backstage Lakers episode, and Ben Simmons apparently being someone the Lakers had interest in trading for Russell Westbrook. If that did happen (it won't), what would the fit look like for LA? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, December 15, 2021
Exceptional Mailbag
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive into a Discord mailbag. Topics include: Why has the offense started looking better? What's up with THT? How does Ariza fit in to this team? Who can the Lakers realistically target in the trade market? Plus more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, December 13, 2021
3 Lakers Hot Topics, 2 League News Items, & 1 Key Laker Data Trend
Tim digs into some recent happenings and takeaways in a 3-2-1 format for this pod. 3 - Lakers topics 2 - General NBA topics 1 - Lakers data trend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, December 13, 2021
What the AD Discourse Is Missing
Tim goes solo to dig into the recent conversation about AD and what's missing from that talk. How much of what we're seeing from him is truly underperformance, and how much of that can be chalked up to reasons explained by context? All of that, and more, answered on this pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, December 10, 2021
Another Stumble
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on Twitter Spaces to discuss the Lakers lackluster loss at Memphis and catch up after a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, November 19, 2021
The THT Leap
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss THT's small-sample leap and whether or not it's for real, how he's been on Defense, and what his role could look like when the team is fully healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, November 17, 2021
The S****y Jazz Band
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers recent struggles to adjust at halftime and how it's creating problems for the offense, how THT's return will help, and how the team can try & start fresh once LeBron returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, November 10, 2021
Dwight vs DeAndre & Rising Defense
Tim compares Dwight and DeAndre's pay thus far, digs into the Lakers recent performances as a team, shares results from manual tracking on defense, & vents about the offense. Lyrics for song at the end of the episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dV48KeeWL-l1MAJN3J21_lMtKHy4JdefcKiYdX5KU4w/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, November 04, 2021
Lakers Win 5 of 6 & We Hate It
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on to discuss the Lakers winning despite looking disinterested, which lineups have/haven't been working, and why Tom isn't happy with what he's seeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, October 30, 2021
AD @ the 5
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on a quick pod to discuss all things Anthony Davis. How has he looked so far, how can the Lakers set him up for success, and are the AD at C minutes working? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, October 29, 2021
Welp... w/ Harrison Faigen
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Silver Screen & Roll's Editor-in-Chief, Harrison Faigen, to discuss the embarrassing loss to the Thunder and other thoughts on the start of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, October 26, 2021
Behind Enemy Lines: LAL-SAS Preview
Tim discusses the Lakers' upcoming matchup with the San Antonio Spurs with Noah Magaro-George, Writer & Editor at Pounding The Rock and host of the Alamo City Limits Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, October 22, 2021
AUSTIN REAVES!!!!!!!
Tom & Tim are joined by Austin Reaves in a conversation ranging from what he'll do in his hotel room on the road to how the Lakers have approached implementing a new offensive scheme. You won't want to miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, October 22, 2021
Overreactions w/ Alex Regla
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Alex Regla to discuss a slew of opening night overreactions: Is Baze *too* important? Is DAJ *too* bad? Should Reaves be playing over Rondo? Will Russ be a disaster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, October 14, 2021
LEFCON
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss their level of worry about the THT & Ariza injuries, Russ' preseason, LAL signing Doumbouya, and other notable things from the first 5 preseason games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, October 12, 2021
Setting the Stage ft. Jovan Buha
Tim is joined by Jovan Buha of The Athletic to discuss if the Lakers offensive revolution is legit, how the team may pivot internally or externally to the THT & Ariza injuries, Jovan's takeaways from being around the team so far and storylines he's keen to follow as the year plays out, the Lakers' path to top tier title contention, what would have to go wrong for another R1 playoff exit, his time on Spectrum, then the guys have some fun with questions around Lakers culture and Jovan's hair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, October 09, 2021
Chaundee Brown, Come on Down!
Tim digs into the game of Michigan product Chaundee Brown, and makes a case for him to receive the Lakers 2nd 2-way contract for this season. Strengths, weaknesses, offense, defense, film, data, chicanery. It's all there. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, October 08, 2021
The State of the Defense
Tim digs into the Lakers defense through the first two preseason games. What concerns are real and which will be fine with better personnel availability and position slotting? Doing a rundown of each individual defender, Tim highlights their defensive performance so far and at the team level discusses where this group can get to and how they can do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, October 07, 2021
Vegas Baze & Green Light Melo
On this episode, Tim recaps what we've learned from the Lakers 2nd preseason game agains the Suns. Vogel has some insightful comments hinting at the future of the offensive scheme, we see some "automatics" take form, smart sets continue, and a whole lot of sloppy execution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, October 06, 2021
Preseason Burning Questions
Tim answers Discord and Twitter questions on the Lakers first preseason game. Sliding Bron & Russ into the sets LA ran in game 1 Impact of DAJ off-court and AD at the 5 for spacing How did the drop coverage work? Is it a sustainable long-term strategy vs dynamic P&R ball handlers? How can LA use Ellington's gravity as a decoy for Bron/Russ to attack? Where the heck are these scheme concepts coming from? Should we worry about Ellington's shooting performance? Is Bazemore's quiet day a concern? Are we adjusting thoughts on starters with the 360 after game 1? THT-Nunn backcourt thoughts More granular defensive scheme changes Will Nunn at PG work for LA's offense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, October 04, 2021
The Lakers (Maybe) Figured It Out
Tim goes solo on this pod to break down what he saw from the Lakers in their preseason game 1 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Creative new offensive sets, perfect utilization of both shooters and non-shooters, the exact defensive screen coverages he'd been hoping for, and crosses his fingers that it isn't all a mirage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, October 01, 2021
Bold Predictions
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball briefly discuss comments/ideas from the Lakers' Media Day and make 3 bold predictions each about the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, September 30, 2021
Running Habits
Tim digs into what we learned from the Lakers media day, as well as Frank Vogel's comments following the team's first practice of the new basketball year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, September 27, 2021
Measuring the Impact of a Player
Evergreen content! Tim digs into what impact metrics do and don't do, the ones available and what the data experts had to say about them, and more about BBall Index's LEBRON stat and how it fits into that landscape of improving accuracy evaluating player impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, September 17, 2021
What If...?
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball touch briefly on Marc Gasol's exit from the team. Later, they discuss some "what if?" scenarios that could help define the team's success this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, September 08, 2021
Mailbag: The Lakers Offense (Part 2)
Tim again digs into your questions on the Lakers offense for this upcoming season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, September 06, 2021
Mailbag: The Lakers Offense
Tim digs into your questions on the Lakers offense this upcoming season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, September 04, 2021
Rondo Returns + DeAndre Jordan???
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Rajon Rondo returning to the team and what second unit lineups would look best around him. Later, they discuss the potential of DeAndre Jordan's impact on the Lakers*** ***Recorded before it was reported DeAndre Jordan will sign with the Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, August 29, 2021
Better Call (Rich) Paul
Tim, who is very much not a lawyer, digs into the Klutch-Nerleans Noel situation and what it could mean for the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, August 27, 2021
No Bron, No Problem
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball use Alex Regla's (Silver Screen & Roll) recent article on non-LeBron minutes over the last 2 years to frame their discussion and how the new pieces can fit together in seemingly endless ways. Later, Tim pitches his "undervalued guy who is still available" for one of the last roster spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, August 24, 2021
Lakers Roundup 3-2-1
Tim reacts to news and analyzes the Lakers situation as he dives into 3 observations, 2 questions, and 1 prediction for the Lakers. Is THT about to have a breakout season? What does the Millsap news mean for the Lakers, for the Gasol situation, and how they can pivot to other big man options? What does the ceiling and floor look like for the Lakers offense and defense this season? Find it all here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, August 20, 2021
Marc out, Millsap in?
Tim breaks down recent Lakers free agency news and the possibility that Marc Gasol won't be returning to the team this upcoming season. How does that shape rotations and what options are available to be signed to replace him? Tim also digs into the guard options the team has been looking into recently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, August 19, 2021
DE-FENSE *clap clap* DE-FENSE
Tim dives into the Lakers defensive situation heading into the 2021-22 season based on the personnel changes the team has made, and answers over a dozen listener questions about what the team's performance might look like and the key tweaks the coaching staff can make to defensive roles, scheme coverages, and lineups to make the most of LA's defensive unit. He also introduces several key defensive concepts that you can watch for when enjoying games moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, August 13, 2021
Summer League + Dwight & Nunn Breakdown
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the first week of the Vegas Summer League & how the new Lakers have fared. Then, they discuss Frank Vogel's extension and Dennis' exit to Boston. Finally, they dive into Dwight Howard's data from last year and do some film work on Kendrick Nunn while talking potential lineup options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, August 05, 2021
Your 2021-2022 Los Angeles Lakers
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss how the Lakers were able to completely revamp their roster and why our expectations were so off. Later, they go through the recent Lakers signings using B-Ball Index's Player Profiles to see what each player can bring to the new-look Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, August 01, 2021
Russ Comes Home
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Russell Westbrook trade. They start with the circumstances of the trade, the Buddy Hield trade that didn't happen, and then talk about how Russ will fit next to LeBron and Anthony Davis. Later, they bring up a handful of other Free Agents linked to the Lakers and start trying to speculate which players should/might sign with LA when Free Agency opens on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, July 29, 2021
Draft SZN
Tom Zayas & guest Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) discuss the upcoming draft and a few options the Lakers could take at the 22nd pick. Follow Mike's SubStack in the link below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, July 23, 2021
Rumor SZN + FA Wings
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss some recent rumors of the Lakers' interest in CP3, Russell Westbrook & how this offseason could be more unexpected than we think. Later, they dive into the potential FA Wing options for the Lakers' spending power, only to realize that... it's not pretty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, July 17, 2021
FA Guards for the Mini-MLE
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive into the potential Guard candidates for the Mini-MLE, aka the Lakers one Free Agent bullet this offseason, and discuss which players could work (and why) and how the Guard rotation would fit around LeBron/AD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, July 10, 2021
News + Sign & Trade Ideas
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball catch up on a few recent things about Andre Drummond, Montrezl Harrell, Phil Handy, & a potential new Assistant Coach. Later, they discuss some sign & trade ideas that have been floating on Twitter and *why* sign & trade opportunities are so fickle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, July 02, 2021
Lakers Hire Fizdale + Dennis Wants The Bag
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball chat about the Lakers hiring Dave Fizdale, including his history with LeBron/Star Players and how he's reportedly a "used car salesman" who might take more credit than he's due. Later, they discuss recent reports that Dennis Schroder wants 100-120 Million in Free Agency and how that ain't happenin'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, June 25, 2021
Trade SZN
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball talk about some trade ideas (negotiated & agreed to by other blog bois). Later, Tim shares his early favorite candidate for the Lakers Assistant Coach opening and why it's hard to know exactly *what* needs to be replaced after Jason Kidd was hired by the Mavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, June 19, 2021
Retrospective
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return after a few weeks off to discuss the Lakers disappointing end to the season. Later, they discuss who they would/would not want to return to the team next season and which players might be primed to get moved for an upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, May 31, 2021
Ban Afternoon Games
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss their rewatch of Game 4 including what went wrong, how the Lakers can adjust in Game 5 without AD, and how Marc Gasol can hopefully unlock Miami-mode LeBron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, May 28, 2021
Lakers Take Control + Petty Mode Activated
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball talk about the Lakers dominating adjustments in Game 3, including how the PnR coverages looked, and Vogel's excellent offensive adjustments to get AD and LeBron in better positions to succeed. And in the second half of the pod, they get petty, bringing up some fun observations about the fading Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, May 27, 2021
5-Game Series
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers controlling Game 2 victory at Phoenix and dissect how the Suns' zone defense worked against LA and how the Lakers fared in their Pick and Roll adjustments, plus as always, what to watch out for in Game 3. Go Lakers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, May 24, 2021
Game 1 w/ The Timeline Pod
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Sam Cooper and Mike Vigil from The Timeline Podcast to go into enemy territory and get perspectives from Phoenix and talk about potential adjustments on both sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, May 24, 2021
Coulda Been Worse! Coulda Been Better! - G1 LAL/PHX Reaction Pod
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on after the Lakers drop Game 1 to the Suns. In this pod, we discuss Vogel's PnR gameplan (and how it played into the Suns' strengths), how to adjust going forward, and what the Lakers can do to put AD in a better position to succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, May 22, 2021
Lakers En Dos
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return to playoff form and dig DEEP into the Lakers/Suns 1st round matchup. In this pod, we check out Phoenix's personnel, how to slow down their key offensive attacks, where LA can exploit defensive weaknesses, and series predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, May 17, 2021
Play (In) With Purpose
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball break down the 7-8 Play-In Game vs the Warriors and discuss how to stop Golden State's offensive engines, how to deploy tactics and counters to GS's defense, and what the Lakers rotations should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, May 14, 2021
Seeding Madness
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the madness surrounding the seeding for the Playoffs/Play-In Tournament, briefly chat about the Gasol/Trezz minutes we've seen so far, and whether or not THT should have a spot in the playoff rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, May 07, 2021
Center of Focus
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Tue, May 04, 2021
A Breath of Fresh Air
Cranjis McBasketball flies solo to breakdown the big win against the Nuggets and offers 3 observations, 2 questions, and 1 prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, April 28, 2021
AD is Back + Clippers Preview
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss AD's return, how he's looked next to Drummond, what a Clippers matchup in the playoffs could look like, Frank Vogel's adjustments, and of course, who is Vivia(e)n???? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, April 19, 2021
Utah/Boston Recap + More Playoff Matchup Previews
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball share their thoughts on the recent Jazz/Celtics games and then discuss who they'd rather face in the playoffs: Utah or Phoenix. Rate & Review 5-Stars and DM us a screenshot on Twitter to get a link to the private Lakers Exceptionalism Discord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, April 15, 2021
Catch-Up + Potential Playoff Matchups
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Wed, April 07, 2021
Tim on Ben McLemore Joining the Lakers
Tim flies solo for a quick pod on what Ben McLemore adds to the Lakers. He goes into what McLemore's role was like with & without Harden, the types of shots he got, how he's been shooting (both this year and throughout his career), and what he might be able to provide on the defensive end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, April 02, 2021
The Andre Drummond Experience
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Fri, March 26, 2021
The Move Not Made + Drummond Incoming & Other Buyout Speculation
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dig into the reporting about the Lakers' involvement with acquiring Raptors guard Kyle Lowry & what that says about the future of the team. Then they further discuss Andre Drummond and reports of mutual interest with him and the Lakers. Finally, they talk about other options in the buyout market and agree on a "best case scenario". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, March 23, 2021
So, What Now?
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball chat about what the Lakers will look like without AD & LeBron, does it change the Lakers approach in the buyout/trade market, and what will this stretch do to their overall standings/playoff chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, March 19, 2021
4 Game Win Streak + Jones vs. Drummond
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers recent 4 game win streak and talk about how THT, Kuzma, Harrell, and others have benefitted from Offensive adjustments, and later debate which is more valuable for this team: Andre Drummond or Damian Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, March 13, 2021
Midseason Review Part 2
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Thu, March 11, 2021
Midseason Review Part 1
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Wed, March 03, 2021
Lakers Offense Shows Life + Damian Jones Hype
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Wed, February 24, 2021
Offensive Basketball
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Mon, February 22, 2021
Nic Jehle Pod: Sacramento Kings with Tom Z & Cranjis McBasketball
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Thu, February 18, 2021
Brooklyn! Miami! Rematch! Kinda!
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Sat, February 13, 2021
Mehlbag
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Wed, February 10, 2021
Ugliest 5-Win Streak Everrr
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Sat, February 06, 2021
Quarterly Review
Cranjis McBasketball hops on solo to do a quarterly review on the Lakers, with topics including LeBron's MVP caliber start, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, February 02, 2021
Celebrating a Win vs Boston
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Fri, January 29, 2021
Thoughts on Recent Struggles + Boston "Preview"
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Mon, January 25, 2021
Weekly Preview w/ SS&R's Harrison Faigen
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Sat, January 23, 2021
Lakers Win vs. MIL Reaction Pod
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Tue, January 19, 2021
Lineup of Meh + Bulls/Bucks Preview
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Sat, January 16, 2021
BKN Trade Reaction + Discord Mailbag
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Sat, January 09, 2021
Lakers Lose to Spurs + Checking in on Early Data
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Wed, December 23, 2020
Game 1 Reactions
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss a disappointing opening night loss for the Lakers. Other topics include, how to get Schroder going, bringing Gasol off the bench, and what scheme adjustments to look for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, December 16, 2020
The (Pre) Season Begins!
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball react to the first 2 Preseason games against the Clippers. We touch on individual performances like THT's explosion and chemistry fits so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, December 09, 2020
Preseason Thoughts + Biggest Concerns
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss what to expect from the first preseason game on Friday and what their biggest concerns about the Lakers are going into the 2020-2021 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, December 08, 2020
Solo Pod: Mailbag Wrap-Up
Cranjis McBasketball flies solo to answer the rest of the fan questions and prepare for the start of Preseason on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, December 04, 2020
Talking Rotations + Mailbag!
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball tinker with Tim's rotation spreadsheet and discuss different approaches to crafting the Lakers' rotation. Then, they take mailbag questions about the rotation and answer questions like, what will the lineups look like when LeBron and/or AD sit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, December 02, 2020
How the New 4 Fit the Scheme + Cooking w/ Nic Jehle
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss how the 4 big additions will fit into the Lakers offensive scheme and how LA should look to utilize them. Plus, Nic Jehle from BegoniaFM joins to discuss the NBA offseason by talking about what dish coaches will cook with their GM's groceries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, November 30, 2020
Defensive Outlook for New Lakers Additions
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball stream on Twitch to discuss some warts and merits of the new Lakers' defense. Topics include Schröder's PnR defense, Matthews as an Off-Ball defender, Harrell's mobility in the PnR, and touch some on Gasol's deep drop coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, November 27, 2020
New Player Skill Review
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball stream LIVE on TWITCH to breakdown film around each new Laker additions best skill. This is a pod version of a live twitch stream, so if you're interested in watching some of the film, visit twitch.tv/lakersexceptionalismpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, November 26, 2020
New Roster Mailbag!
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball take questions from Discord, Twitter, and Reddit to help process the new Lakers' roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, November 23, 2020
Defending Champion Lakers Retool Roster
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers signings of Montrezl Harrell, Wesley Matthews, Marc Gasol, and talk about what this new roster could bring, and briefly discuss which other veteran minimum players to target. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, November 17, 2020
NBA Draft feat. Zach Milner
Cranjis McBasketball is joined by Zach Milner to discuss potential prospects that would fit with the Lakers (and players to target when/if they buy a 2nd round pick). Follow Zach on Twitter @ZachMilner13 Rate, review, and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sun, November 15, 2020
Team Construction Special
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss their optimal paths in free agency -- being sure to make all the deals make legal NBA sense. They also discuss the different variables that will affect the way the Lakers approach resigning their free agents while trying to bring in new players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, November 11, 2020
Free Agent Bigs + How They Fit in LA
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss various options for the Lakers if Dwight leaves and/or JaVale opts out. They look at Serge Ibaka, Tristan Thompson, Marc Gasol, Nerlens Noel, and Willie Cauley-Stein, and how each could fit into the Lakers lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, November 09, 2020
Breaking Down Free Agent Wings
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball, aka the Steve Kornacki of Lakers Twitter, discuss potential free agent wings LA could take a look at and how they could be a part of different contingencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, November 02, 2020
BBI's Defensive Archetypes
Cranjis McBasketball hops on to discuss B-Ball Index's Defensive Archetypes, breaking down the archetypes for LA's big's, and potential free agents on the market with similar roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, October 30, 2020
B-Ball Index's Offensive Archetypes
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss B-Ball Index's Offensive Archetypes, which breaks player roles into 12 unique categories like Shot Creator, Versatile Bigs, and Primary Ball-Handler, and how agents/teams might utilize this data during the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Thu, October 29, 2020
THT Breakdown w/ Alex Regla + A New Season Format for NBA?
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Alex Regla (Throwdowns Newsletter) to take a closer look at Talen Horton-Tucker's potential role going forward for the Lakers and what kind of player he was in the G-League. Other topics include, how will team strategies change with the baseball-like series format, and what can Daryl Morey do to make the Sixers into contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, October 26, 2020
Reviewing LA's Guards & Analyzing Replacement Options
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers' guard rotation and take a look at potential Free Agent options to target Please rate, review, & subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, October 23, 2020
Season Superlatives
Tom and Cranjis return to talk about the Lakers best in several categories, including Best Development Story, Best Midseason Addition, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, October 21, 2020
Reviewing LA's Bigs & Analyzing Replacement Options
Tim breaks down LA's 4 rotation Bigs (AD, McGee, Howard, and Morris), then digs into possible replacements among free agents this offseason for Dwight and Kieff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, October 10, 2020
Tim is MAD
Cranjis goes solo on this pod to go over what the Lakers can improve upon from their game 5 performance to have a stronger showing in Finals game 6 and win the title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, October 05, 2020
Jimmy Buckets Buries the Lakers
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball react to a sloppy Game 3 loss to the Miami Heat. Topics include: Reactions/takeaways Miami not using zone How MIA’s man to man D differed this game and how LA attacked it Jimmy Butler How MIA attacked LA’s screen coverages Adjustments; are we in trouble? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Fri, October 02, 2020
LA Dominates Game 1 + Reactions & Adjustments
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball react to a dominant Lakers victory in game 1. Topics include: Reactions/takeaways MIA PnR & Handoffs LA isolations/post-ups LA PnR 2-3 zone Big vs small Adjustments for Game 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, September 29, 2020
Finals Preview
Tim goes solo on this pod, breaking down how the Lakers match up with Miami, outlining how the Lakers can shut down Miami's offense and attack vulnerabilities in their defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Mon, September 28, 2020
FINALS BOUND
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball talk about the adjustments that helped the Lakers cruise to their first Finals appearance in 10 years, what grade we would give the coaches this round, plus talk a little bit about the potential Miami/Boston matchup. FINALS BOUND!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, September 26, 2020
Lakers Win Close Game 4 + Dwight Starts & More
Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss how starting Dwight helped the Lakers win the rebounding battle, Jamal Murray's ascension, and how the offense improved in those dread LeBron / No AD minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Wed, September 23, 2020
SOLO POD: Cranjis on the Game 3 Loss + 4 Things to Change
Cranjis takes it off the dribble one-on-one, dishing his reaction to the Game 3 loss and offering up 4 ways the Lakers can adjust to go up 3-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Tue, September 22, 2020
Game 2: Adjustment Watch + Holy S***, Anthony Davis
Tom Zayas (@CreatveDestroyr) and Cranjis McBasketball (@Tim_NBA) talk about a messy Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Topics Include: Reactions: (2:30) Defending Jamal Murray in the PnR (4:05) Defending Jokic in the Post (11:35) P.J. Dozier's Impact (22:23) Lakers Big vs Small Lineup (27:33) Rebounding Advantage (40:25) Anthony Davis' brilliance (48:38) ...plus more! Please Subscribe and 5-Star Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, September 19, 2020
WCF Game 1 Reactions, Nuggets PnR, + Lakers Adjustments
Tom and Cranjis react to the Lakers 126-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. We look at how the Lakers defended Denver's PnR actions, Jokic in the post, and what other Lakers adjustments we might see before Game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
Sat, September 19, 2020
The LALBP #1 - Lakers/Nuggets WCF Preview
Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball get the band back together on the Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Podcast to preview the WCF matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. We dive deep into the big/small debate, look into how the Lakers can mitigate Nikola Jokic's impact, and some X-factor role players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://mee6.xyz/en/m/769194652544401408?subscribe=928868151205179392&bundle=1156690990761906176
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