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Pete and Darius discuss LeBron's and Anthony Davis' offensive roles for Team USA and how those may or may not translate to the Lakers next season under JJ Redick. And then later, the guys dive further into AD's approach offensively this past season and how he can best succeed operating as an offensive hub in the type of offense Redick is expected to implement. Support Pete here: Patreon: https://w...

What kind of defensive team can the Lakers be next season? Pete and Darius discuss the potential shifts in defensive style next year under JJ Redick, how much Jared Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent matter towards the team's defensive ceiling, whether they should switch more and the challenges of doing so with some of the team's personnel, and much more.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon....

Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers end of roster players, what their concern level would be if the team does not make any moves to bolster their bench before the season starts, and whether the lack of a pathway to playing time or roster spots are a bigger impediment to the team's ability to nab some of the quality veteran minimum players who have signed with other teams.  Support Pete here: Patreo...

Team USA opened up their Olympics with a convincing win over Serbia. Pete and Darius discuss the game, diving into the starter's slow start, LeBron and AD's play, Kevin Durant's return and great game, Jayson Tatum's DNP, and much more.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@...

Every season the Lakers have a goal of winning a championship, but really "going for it" can take on different forms with varying plans. Pete and Darius discuss whether the Lakers will pull out all the stops to build a title team this season, what that might mean, and the different courses they can chart to accomplish their goal.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom B...

In a continuation of their series on the Basketball Gods, Pete and Darius discuss the legendary career of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and highlight his greatness, longevity, and iconic contributions to the game over his 20 seasons in the NBA and beyond.  Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lake...

Pete and Darius discuss the difference-making performances and pivotal roles LeBron James and Anthony Davis are playing for Team USA in their tune up games for the 2024 Olympics, including LeBron's clutch moments down the stretch to help the U.S. pull out games against South Sudan and Germany. And then later, the guys discuss how the roles Bron and AD are playing for Team USA could inform how they...

Pete & Darius discuss potential available backup centers, possible venues to acquire them & much more. To check out Pete's latest video on the same topic, check out Pete's YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/c/LakerFilmRoom.

Pete & Darius discuss Dalton Knecht’s impressive versatility as a scorer, Bronny catching a rhythm, and more. Then, Mirin Fader joins to share her insights on new Lakers assistant Lindsay Harding and discuss her upcoming biography on Hakeem Olajuwon.

Pete & Darius discuss which Lakers’ roster needs are most important, the routes available for internal growth, Bronny’s ideal development plan, and more.

Gary Trent, Jr. signed with Milwaukee on a vet minimum, as the latest example of a potential Lakers target who signed elsewhere. Pete and Darius are joined by Harrison Faigen to discuss why the Lakers didn’t sign him, how the Player Options on veteran minimum players has come back to bite them, why prioritizing Max & Knecht may be the smarter long term play, and more.

Pete & Darius answer questions from our listeners in the latest mailbag, including how coverage of the Lakers might be different in the future & much more.

Pete & Darius share some big news about the pod and discuss the Lakers quiet offseason.

The Lakers drafted Bronny James with the 55th pick overall in the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday. Pete and Darius discuss the pick and Bronny's basketball fit on the team. And then later the guys discuss the player option decisions of LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell ahead of the June 29th deadline for both players to determine if they will opt-in to the final year of their contracts or become unrest...

Dalton Knecht slipped to the 17th pick, and the Lakers were thrilled to take him. Pete & Darius discuss his remarkable journey from junior college to 1st Team All-American, his abilities as a 3-level scorer, the counter gravity he provides for the Lakers stars, and more.

Pete, Mike & Darius react to the reports that JJ Redick will become the next coach of the Lakers.

The Celtics capped off a dominant season with #18. The guys discuss their rivals moving ahead in the title chase, how they got there by leaning into an identity on both ends, and what the Lakers can take from it as they build toward next season.

In part 2 of a two part pod on the 2024 NBA draft for the Lakers, special guest Mike Garcia continues his conversation with Pete & Darius on whether it might make sense in this draft to buy an addition second round pick and how potential draft picks, including Kevin McCullar, Isaiah Crawford, Anton Watson, Ryan Dunn, Tristen Newton, Oso Ighodaro, Jaylen Wells & Bronny James, could help the...

With the NBA draft approaching later this month, Darius & Pete are joined by Mike Garcia, as they discuss intriguing draft prospects potentially available for the Lakers, including Ron Holland, Dalton Knecht, Tristan da Silva, Jaylon Tyson and bigs Zach Edey, DaRon Holmes II, Yves Missi & Kel'el Ware & how they could help the team.

The NBA and the Lakers family has lost a legend with the passing of Jerry West. Pete, Mike, and Darius pay tribute to and celebrate the man, the player, and the executive, highlighting his impact on the Lakers and the NBA over the course of his incredible six-decade long career. 

Dan Hurley has decided he will stay at the University of Connecticut and not become the next Lakers head coach. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the news, offering their initial reactions, the vacuum of the news cycle and the public nature of the negotiations, and where the team goes from here. 

The Lakers are reportedly interested in hiring UConn head coach Dan Hurley for their head coaching position. Mike and Darius discuss the report and offer their initial thoughts on Hurley as a candidate, the transition from college coaching the NBA, the nature of NBA reporting and news breaking, and much more. And then later, the guys offer their last thoughts on the NBA finals before Thursday's Ga...

In the wake of the Lakers' mid-season moves catapulting them to the Conference Finals last season and the Mavs making a run to the Finals after making similar trades this year, Pete, Mike, and Darius explore team building through the lens of fit vs. continuity. They debate the types of role players that most help you win, striking the right balance between skill and playing with force, and how Ant...

The NBA Finals are set with a matchup between the Mavericks and the Celtics. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the series, highlighting the challenges both defenses will face defending elite perimeter talents, Kyrie Irving being an x-factor for Dallas, Boston's floor spacing and their bigs' ability to space the floor, and much more. 

Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the different avenues to build out a roster for the 82-game grind of a regular season, examining the "2nd draft" strategy the team has used to acquire former lottery level talents, chasing size vs. going after guards and wings, the need for a backup big, and how rookies fit into this idea -- including the possibility of this year's #17 pick in the upcoming draft.