The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

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

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

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 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 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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here!...

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discor...

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simple...

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecas...

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 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 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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm....

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Disc...

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast,...

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

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

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecas...

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 yo...

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 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 per...

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 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 advertisi...

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 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...

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 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 pers...

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Dis...

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

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

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 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by S...