Lakers Fast Break

Rafel Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back and talking with Gerald about the 22-team setup coming to finish off the regular season in Orlando. We talk about some of the particulars with this scenario, what are some of the things we would have like to have seen, and what preparation is needed before the teams head to Florida. The guys also talk about what's coming up at NBA Draft Junkies and init...

We have done a group Mock Draft already with Rafael Barlowe, Stone Hansen, and Michael Visenberg, but what does Gerald on his own has to say about the NBA Draft? Well, he has his first mock draft now available to listen as he counts down the first round from #1-30. if you are looking for more of his thoughts, check out the written version today at popculturecosmos.com . Where do the NBA prospects...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies joins us again but on this occasion, he and Gerald talk about the real issues plaguing this country when it comes to systemic racism and what we can do about it. The talk of experiences with racism, frustration, and hope for change in our society helps make this one of our best episodes ever. The guys also talk about how the NBA should deal with the current ev...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back as we talk about the troubling times that have devastated this country over the past week and what we can do as a society to make the needed changes culturally that should have taken place long ago. We also talk about the possible optics of the NBA announcing the restart of its season on a week like this, and what format of the many that have been proposed wou...

Michael Visenberg from The Stepien and Prospective Insight stops by to talk with Gerald about his new NBA podcast with his brother entitled Viseland and the topics they cover. The guys then go into the various playoff and schedule scenarios being bandied about in the rumor mill as they go over what potential playoff matchups could be the most interesting. He also shares some thoughts on some of th...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back as we get closer to a decision on when and how the NBA season could be re-started. Rafael and Gerald talk about various options and how Eastern Conference teams could fare in an upcoming playoff scenario. The guys also talk about Rafael's new NBA Draft Junkies podcast, the passing of Jerry Sloan, and we break down the reasons why so many think the way...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back as he and Gerald discuss the ramping up toward a decision on the future of the NBA season. Orlando looks more and more like the destination, but what else is involved? We also remember the life of Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan after his passing this past weekend and we name the best Lakers Duo of all-time. Just who could it be? All this and LakerTom realizes his...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net returns as he and Gerald talk about the Lakers getting back to the practice court and how the CA Governor Newsome is talking about how sports will be returning (albeit with no crowds) very soon. Plus a possible major contender to the Lakers Western Conference title hopes suffers a major blow, how will the talked about schedule look in a playoff format and on the back...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back sharing his final thoughts on the ESPN docuseries of "The Last Dance" and all the "what if's" that came out of the shows that chronicled Michael Jordan's last season with the Chicago Bulls. We talk about what series on NBA teams we would like to see and is a Kobe documentary in the offering? He also talks about experience watching basketball being play...

TJ Johnson of Voice From The Underground-The Podcast returns to talk to Gerald about the thought of a play-in tournament, flip-flopping the NBA Draft and free-agency, thoughts on growing up in Chicago in the Bulls era as we reflect on "The Last Dance", Kobe Bryant, and much more. So tune in as brand new dad TJ talks a whole bunch of NBA hoops on our latest episode of the Lakers Fast Break podcast!...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back to finish off the countdown with Gerald as the guys talk about Rafael's top 10 point guards for this year's draft.  Rafael breaks down each one with their strengths and weaknesses and explains why some of his choices differ from other NBA draft pundits. Rafael also talks about his latest projects and videos that are up no on his NBA Draft Junkies...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net returns and with the season becoming more and more a probability, Tom and Gerald discuss the recent Adam Silver phone call to the NBA players, and after a recent ESPN Woj Pod podcast, we ponder the possibilities mentioned of an end season tournament, flip-flopping the NBA Draft and free agency. All this and who might the Lakers consider for an off-season pickup under...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back continuing the countdown with Gerald of the top players headed to the NBA Draft with his thoughts on the top 10 shooting guard prospects. Rafael breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of these guards and explains why the guard positions have become so important in today's NBA. The guys cover a lot of ground on what teams brought about this change to...

LakerTom (or should I say "TraderTom") from lakerholics.net is back as he talks about what the Lakers need to look at when shoring up the roster for next season. He talks about some of the players he's been targeting, and some of the responses he's gotten back on social media and his own website. The guys also talk about some incoming NBA prospects that might be able to contribute sooner rather th...

We are back for more on the NBA Draft as Michael Visenberg from The Stepien stops by to discuss the NBA moving the draft to later this year. He also talks about players testing the waters, and when they're doing the right thing or making a mistake. Plus with society in a current pandemic, and with all these mock drafts being updated constantly, how are players still rising and falling in these pro...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back with his countdown of NBA Draft prospects, this time at the center position. He digs deep into the list to bring you the names that are NBA-ready, and ones that aren't quite there yet. He also goes into detail about prospects once highly regarded but due to ever-changing NBA, some of these once highly-rated choices may see quite a bit more struggle to...

Our Draft experts are back again as Michael Visenberg from The Stepien , Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies , and Stone Hansen from DraftSite are back with Gerald as they make the projected picks for the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Listen in as the tension builds as the picks become increasingly more difficult with the guys debating over which players can make a contribution at an NBA-l...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net is back for his weekly chat with Gerald as the guys discuss the team's poor decision-making in obtaining a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program designed to help small businesses. We talk about how disappointing this is and the fallout that could arise from it. There's also talk about the rising number of comparisons being made between LeBron James and Michael Jor...

We have had so many great 2020 NBA Draft episodes right here on the Lakers Fast Break that we almost forget about what could be coming up on the horizon in next year's draft. So Stone Hansen from DraftSite stops back in to talk about some of the most intriguing prospects coming up in 2021. He talks about who could be at the top of the draft, some possible risers, and how this NBA/G-League initiati...

On our latest Lakers Fast Break podcast, we get all of our NBA Draft experts together for a mock first round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Listen in as James and Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies , Michael Visenberg of The Stepien , and Stone Hansen from Draftsite.com put on their GM hats and break down each pick they make from #1-30 (based on current draft order provided by Tankathon.com ). They als...

LakerTom from lakerholics.net stops by for his weekly chat to talk about what the ongoing Coronavirus crisis is doing and how the possibility of returning to finish the end of the season is now a possibility. And with all the great NBA Draft content on the channel, LakerTom asks Gerald about what player the Lakers might be interested in with their pick in the 2020 NBA Draft plus what the future ma...

Our countdown to the NBA Draft continues as Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies breaks down the top 10 small forwards headed to the 2020 NBA Draft. Which players look prime to make a big contribution and which need more time to develop? Plus he and Gerald also talk about ESPN's "The Last Dance" and thoughts on the NBA teams who have drafted best in recent years. Are the Lakers on this list? Find...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back to talk about the breaking news of the NBA partnering with the G-League to entice top prospects thinking about going to NCAA or Overseas. He talks about the new program which sets up a G-League team in California designed to develop players not yet eligible for the NBA Draft. Rafael and Gerald look at how this will change the landscape of the high scho...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies has returned yet again to start breaking down by position some of the best prospects in this upcoming draft. The first position they tackle is the top 10 Power Forwards. Who does Rafael think could be at the top, what power forwards could be of interest when the Lakers pick, and where does NCAA standout Obi Toppin lie on his list? All this and we talk about so...

Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies returns to talk about guard prospects Cole Anthony and Nico Mannion. Plus a flurry of prospects declared for the NBA Draft over the weekend, but which ones have a real chance to be picked? And with the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic raging on, should the NCAA be more lenient with those making the wrong NBA Draft decision? All this and more on our latest Lakers F...