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/LakersWatchParty Discord: tinyurl.com/SupportLakersExPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here!...

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 A...

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 fo...

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 Except...

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 th...

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 he...

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 inf...

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 c...

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.c...

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/SupportLakerSexPod Join our Lakers Watch Party community : https://www.getplayback.com/room/lakerswatchparty Learn more about your ad choice...

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 Simpl...

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 he...

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...

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 collecti...

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 col...

*Note, this podcast was recorded before the Lakers traded for Patrick Beverley Tom 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...

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 com...

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...

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 Dis...

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...

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...

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...