The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/LakersWatchPartyDiscord: tinyurl.com/SupportLakersExPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/SupportLakerSexPodJoin our Lakers Watch Party community: https://www.getplayback.com/room/lakerswatchparty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

*Note, this podcast was recorded before the Lakers traded for Patrick BeverleyTom 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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim digs into the Lakers most recent coaching hire: lead assistant Chris Jent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.