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Remembering the most underrated comebacks in Lakers history
Coming fresh off of the Lakers' thrilling comeback win over the Bulls on Tuesday, Sabreena and Christian pick their favorite comeback wins from this decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can the Lakers keep their hot streak going?
With a 6-1 record, the Lakers sit atop of the Western Conference. What have they done so far that has made them so successful, and will it work against some of the tougher teams on the schedule? Jacob and Christian talk through it on "Can You Dig It?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instant Reaction: Lakers win 6th straight
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla give their instant reaction to the Lakers come from behind victory vs the Bulls. LeBron James recorded his 3rd straight triple-double. Kyle Kuzma showed signs of being healthy again. Plus is Anthony Davis already hinting at signing elsewhere in the summer? AND should the Alex's call their show "Talk-O Tuesday"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show -- Anthony Davis kind of comments on free agency
Anthony and Harrison start the show by analyzing a comment from Anthony Davis about one day potentially playing for the Chicago Bulls. They aren't worried. They then play a new game to have some fun with small sample sizes and finish by learning about how Byron Scott made Chis Paul the player he is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30: The Lakers improve to 5-1 after beating the Spurs, Dwight Howard's impact so far, improving the team's depth and Magic's negativity is gone. With Anthony Irwin.
In this episode, Jas is joined by Silver Screen and Roll's Anthony Irwin. To kick things off, they breakdown the Lakers 103-96 win over the Spurs and how fun it has been to see Dwight Howard playing as well as he is. The guys also touch on Avery Bradley's impact so far and how his and Howard's career trajectories have them both in the right spot. Following that, Anthony and Jas get into Magic Johnson's resignation and how it helped the franchise become more forward thinking. Then they get into what improvements the Lakers need to make in order to strengthen their roster, hint: Andre Iguodala will solve a lot of the issues. To wrap things up, Anthony and Jas look at the Lakers schedule over the first six weeks of the season and give their predictions on what their record will be at the 20 game mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How much will Kyle Kuzma help the Lakers?
Jacob and Christian break down how Kyle Kuzma is going to help the Lakers upon his return, which will reportedly come on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anthony Davis. Good at basketball.
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the Lakers 120-91 victory over the Grizzlies. Anthony Davis scored 40 points and added 20 rebounds which was the first 40/20 game for a Laker since March of 2003. And they give an update on Kyle Kuzma who could return as early as Friday vs the Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show: Lakers are streaking with Anthony Davis playing center, Alex Caruso playing at all
Anthony and Harrison discuss the Lakers' current winning streak, Anthony Davis, KCP, JaVale McGee and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30: Breaking down the Lakers win over the Hornets. Alex Caruso only playing in the second half, Dwight Howard's monster game, Frank Vogel's rotation, LeBron and Anthony Davis and more with Sabreena Merchant
In this episode, Jas is joined by The Athletic and SB Nation's Sabreena Merchant to breakdown the Lakers win over the Charlotte Hornets. To kick things off, they discuss why the Lakers were able to turn the game into a blowout in the third and fourth quarter. With Alex Caruso once again not playing a second in the first half, but starting the third quarter, does Frank Vogel need to find a way to get him some more minutes? Sabreena and Jas then get into Dwight Howard's throwback performance and why he has looked so good early in the season. Following that, they talk about Kyle Kuzma's pending return and what it does to the Lakers rotation. Is having Kuz back enough to give the team the depth it needs to compete with the other championship contenders in the NBA? To wrap things up, Sabreena and Jas give their opinions on what the Lakers need to improve on going forward and how the team can address some of these needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can Rajon Rondo help the Lakers, if at all?
With the news that Rajon Rondo will start at least a few games, Sabreena and Christian tried to figure out when having Rondo will be advantageous for the Lakers and who he needs to be on the floor with to be successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What can the Lakers learn from their regular season opener?
The Lakers didn't get the win against the Clippers on Tuesday, but there are still some things that can build on and problems that can be avoided. Jacob and Christian break it all down on this week's episode of "Can You Dig It?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Instant Reaction: Lakers lose to Clippers on Opening Night
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the Lakers 112-102 loss the Clippers on Opening Night. They talk about the struggles on offense, LeBron James bad shooting night and Anthony Davis' debut. Plus they try and take some positives from the game like Danny Greens 28 point performance. And they look ahead to the Lakers next three homes games vs the Jazz, Hornets and Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show: The season is FINALLY here
With the Lakers and Clippers tipping off the regular season tonight, Anthony and Harrison got excited about the game, and listed what they are most looking for from it. Harrison wants to see what mismatches both teams have against each other, while Anthony is looking forward to a blowout Lakers win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30: Previewing the Lakers season, the opener against the Clippers, Alex Caruso and Kyle Kuzma injury updates and predictions. With Ali Behpoornia.
In this episode Jas is joined by Ali Behpoornia. To kick things off they get into the Alex Caruso and Kyle Kuzma injuries and how the Lakers can best handle their absences. Following that, the guys discuss the season opener against the Clippers and what they're expecting from the Lakers. Then, Ali and Jas share their thoughts on how LeBron James and Anthony Davis looked playing with each other in the preseason and how the combo will continue to get better. Following that, they give their predictions on what the Lakers record will be this season and how they stack up against the other teams in the stacked Western Conference. To wrap things up, the guys give their thoughts on who has a better chance to win NBA MVP between LeBron and AD, and touch on how Frank Vogel can be successful as the head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bold predictions for the 2019-20 Lakers
With the NBA GM survey out, Sabreena and Christian made their own predictions for the Lakers and the 2019-20 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show: LeBron James responds to critics over Morey comments
Anthony and Harrison respond to LeBron's claims that his comments were taken out of context. Then, they discuss a couple potential returns from injury and #PointGawdDwight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What to make of LeBron James China comments
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the latest with Anthony Davis injured thumb. They also talk about Kyle Kuzma getting cleared to practice. The Lakers beat the Warriors on Monday night: who stood out and who struggled. Plus they react to LeBron James comments on Daryl Morey and the China situation with the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30: Breaking down how the Lakers look through their first three preseason games, how Frank Vogel is using Anthony Davis, scoring depth issues and how the team can improve defensively. With Alex Regla
In this episode, Jas is joined by Silver Screen and Roll writer Alex Regla. They kick things off by sharing their thoughts on how the Lakers have looked through the first three preseason games and how Frank Vogel's system is utilizing Anthony Davis. Following that, the guys get into the team's lack of scoring depth off the bench behind the inured Kyle Kuzma. Will one of the lesser known Lakers be able to step up and deliver in key situations with opponents keying so much on LeBron James and Davis. Then Alex and Jas get into Alex Caruso's struggles so far and how he might be feeling pressure to deliver with Lakers fans giving him so much love over the summer. To wrap things up, they talk about how the Lakers have looked defensively and discuss some AEW wrestling as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How soon is too son to worry about the point guard situation?
The Lakers are rotating through point guards in the preseason, and so far there have been few bright spots. Is too soon to worry? Jacob, Christian and Sabreena break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What lineup should the Lakers close out games with?
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla react to the the Lakers first preseason game with Anthony Davis. They discuss who should be in the Lakers "death lineup" to close out games. If the Lakers and Nets game will actually be played in China. And why Rich Paul deserves a lot of credit for Anthony Davis being a Laker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show: Lakers prepare for China; Vogel scares with Caruso; Team identity is fascinating
Anthony and Harrison start the show by discussing what the Lakers are flying into when they get to China. This is an incredibly complicated situation, and how they handle it will have repercussions almost no matter what they do. Then, the guys discuss what they saw from that first preseason game and what Anthony is freaking out about now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30: Breaking down the Lakers first preseason game, how LeBron and Anthony Davis looked together and what other teams will try to do to slow them down. With part-time NBA assistant coach, Doug Eberhardt.
In this episode Jas is joined by part-time NBA assistant coach Doug Eberhardt. To kick things off they breakdown the Lakers preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors. With Anthony Davis and LeBron James combining for 37 first half points, Doug goes into detail on the system Frank Vogel was running offensively. With Davis being used heavily in the pick and roll, Doug shares his thoughts on what the Lakers are trying to maximize with the superstar pairing of LeBron and AD and how vital it is that the Lakers have enough shooting around them. Following that, Doug and Jas get into how good Avery Bradley has looked on the defensive end and how important he is to the success of the team. Then Doug puts on his coaching cap and gets into how he would defend the Lakers and game plan against them from an opponents perspective. To wrap things up, Doug shares how he thinks the Lakers will stack up against the other teams in the loaded Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Takeaways from the first week of Lakers training camp
With a week of training camp in the books, Jacob and Christian breakdown what Lakers fans should expect in the team's first preseason game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which Laker will fill the void left by Kyle Kuzma?
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the latest with Kyle Kuzma and they discuss who could fill his offensive void if he misses significant amount of time. Plus Kawhi and Paul George were booed publicly in Los Angeles, can they expect more of that? And why the Lakers front office should cater more to AD than LeBron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show: Please stop telling us about Rajon Rondo impressing
Anthony and Harrison react to the various stories to come from Lakers training camp now that it's fully underway. Please, Lakers, don't do this to us. Rondo should not start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30: The Lakers report for training camp and are preaching patience. Kyle Kuzma's importance to the Lakers success, plus preseason predictions for how both conferences will shake out. With Sportsnet 650's Marcus Fitzgerald.
In this episode, Jas is joined by Sportsnet 650 reporter and anchor, Marcus Fitzgerald. With the Lakers kicking off training camp, the guys discuss head coach Frank Vogel preaching patience, especially early in the season. Following that, they get into Kyle Kuzma's injury and how it impacts the team. Marcus and Jase share their thoughts on how important it is for the team to get off to a fast start to take advantage of a soft schedule and how they can mitigate Kuzma's loss. They then give their predictions for how things will play out in both the eastern and western conferences and where the Lakers fit into the playoff picture. To wrap things up, Marcus and Jas talk about Alex Caruso and what expectations are for him this year, plus how the lineup combinations will be setup by Vogel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who should start for the Lakers next season?
Saturday marks the official start of training camp for the Lakers, where players will compete for a spot in head coach Frank Vogel's starting five. Sabreena and Christian break down who fans can expect to see int the first unit in this week's episode of "I Love Basketball" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can You Dig It: Is this the best time ever to be an LA sports fan?
As the Lakers and Clippers are set to embark on arguably the most exciting season for the franchises combined, Jacob welcomes Clippers fan Justin Russo to talk about load management, tampering and the LA sports scene as whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Kuzma expected to miss start of training camp
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the NY Times report that Kyle Kuzma will miss the beginning of Lakers training camp with a left foot injury. They also discuss the Q&A Frank Vogel did where he addressed the point guard depth chart and the Lakers new 3 point shooters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show: Lakers screw up DeMarcus Cousins situation
Anthony and Harrison discuss this trend of the Lakers looking the other way with bad alleged behavior off the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30: What are the keys to Frank Vogel's success as Lakers head coach, how LeBron James and Anthony Davis fit and how will they coexist on the offensive end, plus the best Lakers lineup. With Darius Soriano.
In this episode, Jas is joined by Darius Soriano of Forum Blue and Gold. They kick things off by discussing Frank Vogel's recent comments on how he expects the Lakers to start the season. Darius and Jas share their thoughts on what Vogel needs to do to be successful in his first year as head coach and why getting off to a good start is key. They follow that up by getting into how LeBron James and Anthony Davis will coexist on the Lakers not only now, but over the next few years as well. Darius shares his thoughts on if this will become Anthony Davis' team soon and if LeBron will take a backseat to the talented big man going forward. To wrap things up, the guys give their opinions on which lineup should be on the court to start and finish games, plus how Alex Caruso can make his mark in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ILYBB: Saying fare thee well to The Machine and answering your myriad questions
In Sasha's final episode of "I Love Basketball," the girls answer some questions from Twitter and as usual kind of go all over the place from there. Thanks for listening, y'all. It's been a hell of a ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The highs and lows of being a Lakers fan in the 2010s
The Los Angeles Lakers have won a championship every decade for the last 40 years, but they struggled to find their footing in the 2010s. Jacob and Christian break down the highs and lows of being a Lakers fan over the last nine years on this week's episode of "Can You Dig It?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show: Draymond Green credits LeBron James on his effort to empower athletes
Anthony and Harrison start by discussing the new cap figures and what they mean for the Lakers' chances at superstars in the future. Then, they address Draymond Green's comments on LeBron James and player empowerment. Finally, they figure out where Byron Scott learned to cross his arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ILYBB: Ranking the 100 Hottest NBA Players for 2019
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Who can the Lakers target with the Disabled Player Exception?
After losing DeMarcus Cousins for the season, the Lakers have an exception they can use to add some talent to their roster, but who's out there that qualifies for it? Christian and Jacob sort through the short list of players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should Anthony Davis play the 4 or 5 for the Lakers?
This week Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss Anthony Davis desire to play the 4 for the Lakers and not the 5. They also talk about his interview with Yahoo! Sports where he said he wants defensive player of the year. The Alex's then talk about whether or not they believe Dwight Howard has truly changed this time around. Plus will Dwyane Wade be a Laker this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show -- Lakers apply for DPE for DeMarcus Cousins, Andre Iguodala's agent responds
First, Anthony and Harrison discuss what it means that the Lakers are applying for a disabled played exception for DeMarcus Cousins and the funny report that followed, then they cover Anthony Davis' latest quotes and the bar he's setting for himself. They ended the show by opening up the iTunes mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30: LeBron's motivation for the coming season, Dwight Howard says he isn't concerned with criticism from Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal, plus Kobe doesn't want to help recruit free agents. With Marcus Fitzgerald
In this episode, Jas is joined by Marcus Fitzgerald of Sportsnet 650. They kick things off by sharing their thoughts on NFL opening weekend. They follow that up by discussing the workout video released by Klutch Sports showing LeBron James looking lean and silky smooth during a pickup game, including Danny Green, Alex Caruso and Quinn Cook. With LeBron using the term, "revenge season", on Instagram, Marcus and Jas discuss what would be considered a successful season for the King. Following that, the guys get into Dwight Howard saying he isn't phased by criticism from Laker greats Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. Although Dwight is saying all the right things, does he still let outside noise bother him? Plus how can he redeem himself with Laker fans after his previous sting with the team. To wrap things up, Marcus and Jas talk about Kobe saying that he doesn't help Rob Pelinka recruit players to Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will the Lakers load manage? Plus more from the mailbag
With Jacob on vacation, Christian answers some questions from the mailbag about the offseason, Dwight Howard and how the Lakers plan on load managing their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 30: ESPN gives the Lakers the fourth-best odds to win the NBA title, LeBron James and Anthony Davis' MVP odds, Alex Caruso, plus Kobe dropping 55 on Michael Jordan and the Wizards
In this episode, Jas is joined by Ali Behpoornia of Silver Screen and Roll as well as Lakers Film Room. To kick things off, Ali and Jas discuss ESPN's preseason expert picks that saw them give the Lakers the fourth-best odds to win the NBA championship. The guys share their thoughts on if this is a fair ranking and how the Lakers stack up against the loaded Western Conference. Following that, Ali and Jas talk about LeBron James and Anthony Davis' MVP odds for the upcoming season and who could be some sleeper picks. With expectations high for Alex Caruso, they get into what would be considered a successful season for the point guard and how he fits into the rotation. With all the buzz about Dwight Howard lately, Ali and Jas discuss how the big man will fit into the Lakers plans and what he needs to do to keep his spot on the roster. They wrap things up with the age old debate on how they rank Kobe, LeBron and Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ILYBB: Who are the most likable Lakers of all time?
On this episode of "I Love Basketball", Sabreena once again tries to find a positive spin on this Lakers offseason, which is challenging with Sasha away on vacation. In The Machine's place, Sabreena invites a longtime Celtics fan, Joe Morgan of the Sporting News, to join the show and to figure out which Lakers transcended the historical rivalry and were still likable players for all NBA fans. They also discuss the latest update in the DeMarcus Cousins situation and how the NBA and its athletes address domestic violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Dwight Howard still a starting-caliber center?
Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee will battle at training camp for the starting center spot, and Jacob and Christian talk about what it would take for Howard to start over McGee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lake Show -- Welp. The Lakers signed Dwight Howard
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Dwight Howard is back with the Lakers, does Anthony Davis have a shot at winning MVP, what do the Lakers need from Kyle Kuzma, and the fan reaction to Andrew Luck's retirement. WIth ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz.
In this episode, Jas is joined by ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz. To start things off, they discuss the Lakers bringing back Dwight Howard, six years after he bolted L.A. for Houston. Kevin and Jas get into how he can best fit in with this team and the impact of playing with LeBron and Anthony Davis will have on his mindset. The guys also talk about why he has struggled to find a home in the NBA over the last few seasons and the maturity issues that have plagued him. They then do a deep dive on what would be considered a successful season for Howard in Los Angeles. Following that, Kevin and Jas take some listener questions, including if Davis can win MVP and defensive MVP, plus how big of a role will Kyle Kuzma play for the Lakers this upcoming season. They look at the importance of Kuzma without Boogie Cousins and what the Lakers need from him in order to make a run at a championship. To wrap things up, Kevin and Jas share their thoughts on Andrew Luck being booed after word came out that he is retiring, and Kevin gives his opinion if the Lakers are a championship team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I Love Basketball: A Ritual Cleansing of the Sins of the Past Season
Sasha and Sabreena perform a cleansing ritual, in which they discuss every major and many minor screw ups of the past year, in the hopes of approaching the oncoming season with renewed hope and clarity. Hope you enjoy wading into the swamp and rolling around in the mud. Just jokes — we know you do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which big man should the Lakers sign to replace DeMarcus Cousins? -- Can You Dig It?
With Christian on vacation, Jacob was joined by Honi Ahmadian of Lakers Outsiders to discuss the main hole in the Lakers’ roster right now: Which center should replace DeMarcus Cousins after he injured his ACL? Jacob and Honi debated the merits of the four names the team has been connected to, as well as revealing who else they think the team should look at if they expand the pool of players they’re choosing from. After that, the two previewed Jordan Caroline as the podcast continues to take a closer look at every player going to training camp. All that and more on the latest episode of “Can You Dig It?” on the Silver Screen and Roll Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should the Lakers sign Dwight Howard, Joakim Noah or someone else?
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the injury to Demarcus Cousins. Which option would be the best fit for this Lakers roster? Reports state that Dwight Howard, Joakim Noah, Mo Speights and Marcin Gortat are all options for the Lakers this season. Plus Magic Johnson's lifelong vacation continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I Love Basketball: DeMarcus Cousins' Devastating Injury and the Riddle of Rob Pelinka
It's Friday, everyone, and yesterday was the worst day ever. Sasha and Sabreena attempt to pick through their bruised and confused feelings and thoughts about DeMarcus Cousins' most recent injury. Then they explore the questions of which moves Rob Pelinka is actually responsible for making and how he has fared thus far in the front office hot seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could Kentavious Caldwell-Pope crack the starting lineup?
On today's episode of "Can You Dig It?" Jacob and Christian break down why Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will likely have his best season with the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices