The SportsEthos Los Angeles Lakers Podcast

The Lakers showed up six minutes late, but their arrival was emphatic and the Game 1 win vs. Miami very much looked like a statement 1-5 Finals matchup. The Heat do not have an answer for LeBron or Anthony Davis—frankly, nobody does—and with injuries quickly mounting to Goran Dragic, Bam Adebayo, and Jimmy Butler, the Heat are going to be left searching for answers entering Game 2.  Ethan and JC b...

The Lakers are BACK in the NBA Finals! LeBron James delivered a historic performance for the ages, but it wasn't his effort alone that fueled the Lakers to their new rallying cry of "four more." Anthony Davis was excellent again, Dwight Howard's resurgence is real, and a commitment to defense is why the Lakers are in the driver's seat for the final showdown.  Ethan and JC dive...

The Los Angeles Lakers are in prime position to head back to the NBA Finals after a hard fought Game 4 win. J.C. has your postgame report! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to  follow @HoopBallLakers on Twitter for all our delightful updates and goodies! Hoop Ball is partnering with the great folks at Manscaped.com once again! It's Lawnmower 3.0 season... use promo code "H...

The Lakers dumped Game 3 by losing the first three quarters, and despite a furious fourth, LA still came up short and now move into Game 4 with a modest 2-1 series lead. LeBron was excellent, but the rest of the boys left a lot to be desired, and the Lakers -19 (!) rebounding differential played a big part in telling the story. Ethan rides solo to break down what went wrong, what the response shou...

Anthony Davis has his first career signature moment with a fantastic buzzer beater to give the Lakers a 2-0 lead that staved off a furious second half from 'The Comeback Kids' as these Denver Nuggets have begun to be known by. JC handles this episode solo as he breaks down the box score and tells you what to look for in Game 3. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes and make sure to  follow...

The Lakers played arguably their best game of the postseason in Game 1, and Ethan and JC are here to break it down. Dwight Howard stepped up, Anthony Davis went berserk, and the Lakers were downright dominant without LeBron scoring a single point in the second half. As the Lakers ramp up for Game 2, will there be another change to the starting five? Should Game 1 be the blueprint for how to attack...

It's been a decade, but the Lakers are BACK in the Western Conference Finals! JC & Ethan break down the clinching Game 5 victory vs. the Rockets, the fallout from the second round, and dissect the potential opposition ahead as the Lakers look to take care of business and head to the NBA Finals.  What's the plan at center now? Has Danny Green finally arrived? Anthony Davis gets some muc...

Lakers are on the verge of the Western Conference Finals and it could be an all LA conference finals…in Orlando. JC recaps Game 4 that was a defensive clinic from the Lakers that just might have put all future plans beyond this season of small ball lineups to bed. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Hoop Ball is partnering with the great folks at Manscaped.com once again! It's Lawnmower 3.0 s...

JC breaks down the box score of a hard fought Game 3 victory over the Mighty Mouse-like Houston Rockets and their micro-ball style of basketball. Defense told the story of tonight’s game, but was there another shining light for The Lake Show from the Happiest Place on Earth? Listen to find out! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Hoop Ball is partnering with the great folks at Manscaped.com once...

Rajon Rondo?! Rajon Rondo! Now that's what I'm talkin' about!! The Lakers come out with a bang in Game 2, survive a gut-wrenching third quarter, and this is a whole new series at 1-1 as we await Game 3. Ethan breaks down Rondo's turnaround and impact, screams for #MOARMARKIEFF, and looks ahead to what the Lakers can expect now that it's a best of five contest. "Houston, we...

Is it Game 2 yet? That's the theme in Lakerland after a forgettable Game 1.  Ethan and JC break down the Lakers' necessary adjustments, including a potential change to the starting five, DEMAND MORE CARUSO, and suggest a couple of rotation tweaks for Frank Vogel to explore. The fellas need to see more from LeBron & AD, and as they've discussed all season long, it's time to see...

The Lakers are in the second round! Ethan is back with a solo pod, and along with the rest of Lakerland, he's eagerly awaiting Game 7 of the Thunder/Rockets first-round showdown to determine what awaits LA. In this episode, Ethan takes a look at the successes the Lakers enjoyed in Round 1, what to fix ahead of Round 2, and takes a few minutes to hit on the importance of mental health while ope...

On a day that will forever belong to Kobe Bryant, the Lakers take all of the series momentum and a 3-1 lead vs. the Blazers with a dominant Game 4 win, and it felt like Kobe was with the squad from the opening tip. JC & Ethan try to digest Anthony Davis being +37 in 18 game-changing minutes 😵, playoff LeBron taking shop, delve into how the Lakers move forward from here, and what went right in...

The Lakers follow a Game 1 stinker with a Game 2 smoker, and JC and Ethan are here for all the fireworks. The fellas talk about Anthony Davis punking the Blazers bigs, a new rotation from Frank Vogel—hello, JR Smith—and what this Lakers team needs to do going forward to reclaim the first-round series for good.   Damian Lillard's finger injury might derail the series, but the Lakers' newfou...

The regular season is done! Lakers lock in the #1 seed and a 52-19 record, not too bad for a team led by The Washed King. JC hands out grades for the 3-5 bubble Lakers, who were focused on many things outside of winning. Was it a successful 8 game stretch for the Lakers? Tune in to find out! SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Hoop Ball is partnering with the great folks at Manscaped.com once aga...

As the Lakers continue to be in the #StruggleBubble Club, Ethan and JC examine them team’s woes from behind the arc, rotation choices and try to identify some malfunctioning parts of the offense. The fellas also dive info the looming 8 seed matchup, the center position and Talen Horton-Tucker’s potential for the club. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Hoop Ball is partnering with the great folk...

Join Ethan & JC as they preview a four-game week ahead in the bubble for the 1-1 Lakers. The fellas get into the evolving roles of Dion Waiters and Kyle Kuzma, examine some potential areas of concern (Danny Green being MIA like Nick Saban, for instance), and discuss how the roster needs to support its stars if the Lakers are going to fulfill their ultimate goal. Plus, the guys also give three...

The Lakers are officially back! For real this time! The first game of the NBA restart was one for the ages and it ended the only way it could, a down the wire go ahead basket in the final minute. JC DeLeon recaps the first game, goes deep into the box score as well as deep into plays that don’t show up on the box score and give a little preview to the next game vs The Raptors. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and...

Ethan & J.C. bring you "Thoughts From the Bubble," the newest installment of the Hoop Ball Lakers podcast. The NBA social game has stayed strong, and we're all a part of the action as a result. The fellas discuss the Lakers new parts, the immediate road ahead, and the importance of the rest of the regular season as more than a tune-up for the playoffs. Plus, Ethan tells a shaving s...

Special Lakers guest Emile Avanessian (@hardwoodhype) joins Ethan & JC to discuss Avery Bradley's opt-out, the pending Dwight Howard decision, and how this Lakers roster will look around LeBron & AD as the club proceeds to Orlando. The guys dive into the reconstructed starting five, the importance of KCP & Alex Caruso, Kyle Kuzma's ever-evolving role, and perhaps the Lakers big...

It's the Battle for LA... in Orlando! Brandon Marcus and Ethan Norof, the hosts of our very own Hoop Ball Clippers and Lakers shows, hit the mics together for this fun blended show! For Clippers fans, SUBSCRIBE on iTunes  and  follow @HoopBallClips for Clippers updates all season long! And for you Lakers maniacs, SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com...

Like the NBA season, the Hoop Ball Lakers show has returned! Ethan Norof previews what the Lakers return will look like in the NBA's new structure, poses questions for the team and the league, and focuses on how basketball prepares to move forward in a weird time. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And give a follow to our co-host, @JCDeLeon1 on Twitter too! A...

The fellas give their thoughts on the revamped All-Star format, dive into the Lakers coaching staff, and dissect the rapidly diminishing buyout market. Plus, the guys discuss some changes (can Dwight Howard start already?) they’d like to see in the second half. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And give a follow to our co-host, @JCDeLeon1 on Twitter too! And reme...

Ethan and JC reflect on the life of Kobe Bean Bryant, share stories of their relationship with Kobe, and get personal with the audience on a rightfully somber episode of the Hoop Ball Lakers podcast. Kobe Bryant, dead at 41. We'll miss you forever, Bean. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And give a follow to our co-host, @JCDeLeon1 on Twitter too! And remembe...

Things are still rolling in Laker-Land as the Lakers were 1 point away from another double digit win streak. Mid January brings things like small injuries and trade rumors, but JC discusses how The Lakers are handling all of that. He also gives his thoughts on the trade rumors and what, if any, moves the Lakers should make. SUBSCRIBE, Rate and Review on iTunes Follow @Ethan_Norof on Twitter! And g...