The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Rajon Rondo returning to the team and what second unit lineups would look best around him. Later, they discuss the potential of DeAndre Jordan's impact on the Lakers*** ***Recorded before it was reported DeAndre Jordan will sign with the Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord h...

Tim, who is very much not a lawyer, digs into the Klutch-Nerleans Noel situation and what it could mean 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 use Alex Regla's (Silver Screen & Roll) recent article on non-LeBron minutes over the last 2 years to frame their discussion and how the new pieces can fit together in seemingly endless ways. Later, Tim pitches his "undervalued guy who is still available" for one of the last roster spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check ou...

Tim reacts to news and analyzes the Lakers situation as he dives into 3 observations, 2 questions, and 1 prediction for the Lakers. Is THT about to have a breakout season? What does the Millsap news mean for the Lakers, for the Gasol situation, and how they can pivot to other big man options? What does the ceiling and floor look like for the Lakers offense and defense this season? Find it all here...

Tim breaks down recent Lakers free agency news and the possibility that Marc Gasol won't be returning to the team this upcoming season. How does that shape rotations and what options are available to be signed to replace him? Tim also digs into the guard options the team has been looking into recently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Except...

Tim dives into the Lakers defensive situation heading into the 2021-22 season based on the personnel changes the team has made, and answers over a dozen listener questions about what the team's performance might look like and the key tweaks the coaching staff can make to defensive roles, scheme coverages, and lineups to make the most of LA's defensive unit. He also introduces several key defensive...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the first week of the Vegas Summer League & how the new Lakers have fared. Then, they discuss Frank Vogel's extension and Dennis' exit to Boston. Finally, they dive into Dwight Howard's data from last year and do some film work on Kendrick Nunn while talking potential lineup options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss how the Lakers were able to completely revamp their roster and why our expectations were so off. Later, they go through the recent Lakers signings using B-Ball Index's Player Profiles to see what each player can bring to the new-look Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Russell Westbrook trade. They start with the circumstances of the trade, the Buddy Hield trade that didn't happen, and then talk about how Russ will fit next to LeBron and Anthony Davis. Later, they bring up a handful of other Free Agents linked to the Lakers and start trying to speculate which players should/might sign with LA when Free Agency opens on...

Tom Zayas & guest Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) discuss the upcoming draft and a few options the Lakers could take at the 22nd pick. Follow Mike's SubStack in the link below. 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 o...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss some recent rumors of the Lakers' interest in CP3, Russell Westbrook & how this offseason could be more unexpected than we think. Later, they dive into the potential FA Wing options for the Lakers' spending power, only to realize that... it's not pretty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive into the potential Guard candidates for the Mini-MLE, aka the Lakers one Free Agent bullet this offseason, and discuss which players could work (and why) and how the Guard rotation would fit around LeBron/AD. 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 catch up on a few recent things about Andre Drummond, Montrezl Harrell, Phil Handy, & a potential new Assistant Coach. Later, they discuss some sign & trade ideas that have been floating on Twitter and *why* sign & trade opportunities are so fickle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball chat about the Lakers hiring Dave Fizdale, including his history with LeBron/Star Players and how he's reportedly a "used car salesman" who might take more credit than he's due. Later, they discuss recent reports that Dennis Schroder wants 100-120 Million in Free Agency and how that ain't happenin'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball talk about some trade ideas (negotiated & agreed to by other blog bois). Later, Tim shares his early favorite candidate for the Lakers Assistant Coach opening and why it's hard to know exactly *what* needs to be replaced after Jason Kidd was hired by the Mavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism D...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return after a few weeks off to discuss the Lakers disappointing end to the season. Later, they discuss who they would/would not want to return to the team next season and which players might be primed to get moved for an upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplec...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss their rewatch of Game 4 including what went wrong, how the Lakers can adjust in Game 5 without AD, and how Marc Gasol can hopefully unlock Miami-mode LeBron. 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...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball talk about the Lakers dominating adjustments in Game 3, including how the PnR coverages looked, and Vogel's excellent offensive adjustments to get AD and LeBron in better positions to succeed. And in the second half of the pod, they get petty, bringing up some fun observations about the fading Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers controlling Game 2 victory at Phoenix and dissect how the Suns' zone defense worked against LA and how the Lakers fared in their Pick and Roll adjustments, plus as always, what to watch out for in Game 3. Go Lakers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Sam Cooper and Mike Vigil from The Timeline Podcast to go into enemy territory and get perspectives from Phoenix and talk about potential adjustments on both sides. 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 hop on after the Lakers drop Game 1 to the Suns. In this pod, we discuss Vogel's PnR gameplan (and how it played into the Suns' strengths), how to adjust going forward, and what the Lakers can do to put AD in a better position to succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hoste...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return to playoff form and dig DEEP into the Lakers/Suns 1st round matchup. In this pod, we check out Phoenix's personnel, how to slow down their key offensive attacks, where LA can exploit defensive weaknesses, and series predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted b...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball break down the 7-8 Play-In Game vs the Warriors and discuss how to stop Golden State's offensive engines, how to deploy tactics and counters to GS's defense, and what the Lakers rotations should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the madness surrounding the seeding for the Playoffs/Play-In Tournament, briefly chat about the Gasol/Trezz minutes we've seen so far, and whether or not THT should have a spot in the playoff rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

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