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The Complete Lakers Podcast

The Complete Lakers Podcast

By Anthony Wilson

Longtime friends Anthony Wilson, Jason Mitchell and Shane Murray present a weekly podcast covering their hometown Los Angeles Lakers.
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Lakers-Nuggets III, Surviving the Pelicans, Darvin Ham Coaching for His Job, Early Exit Consequences

The Complete Lakers PodcastApr 17, 2024

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Lakers-Nuggets III, Surviving the Pelicans, Darvin Ham Coaching for His Job, Early Exit Consequences

Lakers-Nuggets III, Surviving the Pelicans, Darvin Ham Coaching for His Job, Early Exit Consequences

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the Lakers playing the Pelicans in the play-in, whether they should lose on purpose to avoid the Nuggets, the likely ramifications of an early playoff exit, the WNBA draft, Drake’s “Push Ups” and Rick Ross’ response to it. Enjoy.
Apr 17, 202454:40
255. Lakers-Warriors, Clarke and Reese, Wrestlemania 40, J. Cole’s Apology to Kendrick Lamar

255. Lakers-Warriors, Clarke and Reese, Wrestlemania 40, J. Cole’s Apology to Kendrick Lamar

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the Lakers’ final three games, UCONN and South Carolina winning national championships, Wrestlemania 40 weekend and J. Cole apologizing for dissing Kendrick Lamar. Enjoy.
Apr 09, 202401:09:35
254. Lakers Start Road Trip at Bucks Minus LeBron, Kobe’s Parents Auctioning Off His First Ring

254. Lakers Start Road Trip at Bucks Minus LeBron, Kobe’s Parents Auctioning Off His First Ring

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss Spencer Dinwiddie’s breakout against the Pacers, LeBron missing another Bucks game, Darvin Ham’s continued Cam Reddish fetish, Kobe’s parents auctioning off his first championship ring, Kendrick and Future coming for Drake and Diddy’s house being raided. Enjoy.
Mar 27, 202457:29
253. Lakers Fans REACT to LeBron’s New Podcast with JJ Redick and Preview the Team’s Final 13 Games

253. Lakers Fans REACT to LeBron’s New Podcast with JJ Redick and Preview the Team’s Final 13 Games

In this week’s episode, the guys predict how the Lakers will fare in the final 13 games of the season. They then dive into LeBron’s new podcast with JJ Redick before giving a March Madness preview. Enjoy.
Mar 21, 202454:36
252. Lakers-Kings Preview, Anthony Davis’ Historic Performance, D’Angelo Russell’s Hot Streak

252. Lakers-Kings Preview, Anthony Davis’ Historic Performance, D’Angelo Russell’s Hot Streak

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss Anthony Davis’ historic game against the Timberwolves, D’Angelo Russell’s monster game against the Bucks, Kirk Cousins signing with the Falcons and the best Vegas hotels/casinos. Enjoy.
Mar 13, 202456:01
251. Lakers-Kings Preview, Dodgers Ticket Prices and Trump Versus Biden

251. Lakers-Kings Preview, Dodgers Ticket Prices and Trump Versus Biden

In this week’s episode, the guys (minus Shane, who went to Taco Tuesday) discuss the past week in Lakers basketball before looking ahead to the rest of this week. They also discuss Dodgers ticket prices and Trump versus Biden. Enjoy.
Mar 06, 202455:43
250. LeBron’s Defense of Bronny, Lakers-Clippers, Lakers-Nuggets and Christian Wood’s Off-Court Dram

250. LeBron’s Defense of Bronny, Lakers-Clippers, Lakers-Nuggets and Christian Wood’s Off-Court Dram

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the Lakers’ daunting upcoming schedule, Christian Wood’s baby mama drama and LeBron’s recent defense of Bronny. Enjoy.
Feb 28, 202457:34
249. Reaction to All-Star Weekend and LeBron’s Lies; Plus, a Lakers Second-Half Preview

249. Reaction to All-Star Weekend and LeBron’s Lies; Plus, a Lakers Second-Half Preview

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss another disappointing All-Star weekend and what can be done to fix it going forward. They also dissect LeBron’s most recent fibs before previewing the second half of the season for the Lakers. Enjoy.
Feb 20, 202450:51
248. What Spencer Dinwiddie Adds to the Lakers and Our Reaction to the Kobe Bryant Statue Unveiling

248. What Spencer Dinwiddie Adds to the Lakers and Our Reaction to the Kobe Bryant Statue Unveiling

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the Spencer Dinwiddie signing, Kobe’s statue unveiling, the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl again, Usher’s halftime performance and the new Kanye-Ty Dolla Sign album. Enjoy.
Feb 14, 202457:05
247. 2024 Grammys Recap: Is Taylor Swift Overrated?

247. 2024 Grammys Recap: Is Taylor Swift Overrated?

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the Lakers’ win over the Hornets, their three-game winning streak, the Grammy trip in totality, Thursday’s game against the Nuggets, Shane’s continued hatred of Nikola Jokic and lastly, whether or not Taylor Swift is overrated. Enjoy.
Feb 06, 202458:27
246. LeBron Gives Darvin Ham “the Glare” on Second Leg of Grammy Trip

246. LeBron Gives Darvin Ham “the Glare” on Second Leg of Grammy Trip

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss where the Lakers stand after game two of their annual Grammy trip. They then get into Dan Campbell’s mismanagement during the NFC championship game, and conclude by dissecting Shane’s claim that you can still be friends with your exes. Enjoy.
Jan 30, 202456:28
245. Is This Lakers Team Good Enough to Contend WITHOUT Making a Trade?

245. Is This Lakers Team Good Enough to Contend WITHOUT Making a Trade?

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss Joel Embiid putting a 70-piece on Wemby, Kat dropping 62 on the Hornets (in a loss), D’Angelo Russell’s status with the Lakers and what to except in championship weekend in the NFL. Enjoy.
Jan 23, 202458:59
244. LeBron Has Been Playing “Fantasy Basketball” for Most of His Career

244. LeBron Has Been Playing “Fantasy Basketball” for Most of His Career

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the Cowboys’ loss to the Packers in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. Are Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy the long-term solutions, or will Jerry Jones have to eventually make changes? Plus, how could LeBron say he doesn’t play “fantasy basketball”? He’s been playing it for most of his career. Enjoy.
Jan 19, 202457:46
243. History Has Shown That When LeBron Is Unhappy, Teammates Get Traded and Coaches Get Fired

243. History Has Shown That When LeBron Is Unhappy, Teammates Get Traded and Coaches Get Fired

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the Lakers’ win over the Clippers, preview Wild Card weekend in the NFL and chime in on Katt Williams’ interview with Shannon Sharpe. Enjoy.
Jan 09, 202458:19
242. Does Darvin Ham Hate Austin Reaves?

242. Does Darvin Ham Hate Austin Reaves?

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss whether or not Darvin Ham hates Austin Reaves, the Raptors-Knicks trade, Michigan taking on Washington for the national championship and more. Enjoy.
Jan 03, 202457:48
241. LeBron Denied the Importance of the Celtics Game; Does He Not Get What It Means to Be a Laker?

241. LeBron Denied the Importance of the Celtics Game; Does He Not Get What It Means to Be a Laker?

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss Darvin Ham’s wacky new lineup, LeBron saying the Celtics were just another opponent, Dr. Umar belittling Eminem’s GOAT candidacy because of his race and more. Enjoy.
Dec 27, 202357:29
240. The Lakers Raise a Banner, Then Proceed to Lose to the Knicks

240. The Lakers Raise a Banner, Then Proceed to Lose to the Knicks

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the Lakers hanging the fIrst IST title banner before losing to the Knicks. They lament the Lakers’ 1-3 record since the tournament and look ahead to the rest of this week’s slate, which leads into Monday’s Christmas Day showdown with the Celtics. Enjoy.
Dec 19, 202348:42
239. The Lakers Must Stay on Wemby Alert Against the Spurs

239. The Lakers Must Stay on Wemby Alert Against the Spurs

In this week’s episode, Vito and Wilson ponder the Lakers’ decision to hang an IST championship banner, the loss to the Mavericks, the win versus the Spurs, Austin Reaves’ Sixth Man candidacy, Draymond’s indefinite suspension, Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers and more. Enjoy.
Dec 15, 202349:21
238. Lakers-Suns IST Preview and the All-Time Top-10 NBA Players from Los Angeles

238. Lakers-Suns IST Preview and the All-Time Top-10 NBA Players from Los Angeles

In this week’s episode, the guys preview the Lakers-Suns IST quarterfinal game before counting down their 10-greatest NBA players from Los Angeles. Enjoy.
Dec 05, 202357:20
237. Anthony Davis Has More in Common with Pau Gasol Than He Does Shaq

237. Anthony Davis Has More in Common with Pau Gasol Than He Does Shaq

In the latest episode, the guys discuss the Lakers finishing 2-2 last week, Cam Reddish’s recent strong play, Anthony Davis not being an alpha and this week’s four-game slate. Enjoy.
Nov 14, 202352:22
236. Darvin Ham Makes LeBron the Passer on the Final Play as the Lakers Lose in Miami

236. Darvin Ham Makes LeBron the Passer on the Final Play as the Lakers Lose in Miami

In this week’s episode, the guys recap the Lakers’ loss to the Heat last night in Miami. Particular attention is paid to the play call that had LeBron passing up the last shot, Anthony Davis’ “groin/hip spasm” and D’Angelo Russell’s future with the team. They also discuss how James Harden’s fits with the Clippers before switching gears and rehashing the Cowboys’ loss to the Eagles on Sunday. Enjoy.
Nov 07, 202358:32
235. Previewing Lakers-Nuggets Opening Night and the 2023-24 NBA Season

235. Previewing Lakers-Nuggets Opening Night and the 2023-24 NBA Season

In this week’s episode, the guys break down the Lakers’ Week 1 slate and preview the 2023-24 season. How many games will the Lakers win? How far will they go? Can Austin Reaves win Most Improved Player? Who’s winning the championship? Enjoy.
Oct 24, 202353:41
234. Week 5 NFL PrizePicks Props, Lakers Media Day and the Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday Trades

234. Week 5 NFL PrizePicks Props, Lakers Media Day and the Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday Trades

In this week’s episode, the guys make PrizePicks selections for the Week 5 NFL slate. They then get into Lakers media, with particular attention paid to LeBron calling A.D. the face of the franchise. From there they dissect how the Dame Lillard and Jrue Holiday trades affect the balance of power in the East. Enjoy.
Oct 04, 202356:21
233. Shahin Ourian on the Effort to Save a Kobe Mural, Ageless LeBron and the End of “Winning Time”

233. Shahin Ourian on the Effort to Save a Kobe Mural, Ageless LeBron and the End of “Winning Time”

We’re back. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by digital creator Shahin Ourian. Shahin is the owner of K.O.B.E (Kings of Basketball Excellence), a company specializing in unique and custom Lakers apparel. Shahin gives us insight into his business and how it came to be, the petition to save a Kobe mural in downtown L.A., the time he broke the news that LeBron was changing his number, his experience at the Lakers training facility with LeBron, Anthony Davis, Phil Handy and Rob Pelinka, and even his Star Wars fandom. In between, we discuss the Christian Wood signing, the Jared Vanderbilt extension, the cancellation of “Winning Time” and the new report on LeBron’s non-ties to performance-enhancing drugs. Enjoy.
Sep 20, 202358:01
232. Stan Van Gundy Says Dwight Howard Had a Better Career Than Anthony Davis

232. Stan Van Gundy Says Dwight Howard Had a Better Career Than Anthony Davis

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss Stan Van Gundy saying Dwight Howard deserved to be Top 75 over Anthony Davis. This was recorded last week, and got cut short to make way for our interview with Jeff Pearlman, so we never got to SVG saying LeBron’s had a better career than Michael Jordan, or the news of Skip Bayless’ new crew on “Undisputed.” Still, it was a good discussion. Enjoy.
Aug 29, 202327:18
231. Acclaimed Author Jeff Pearlman on “Winning Time,” Kobe, Barry Bonds, the ‘86 Mets and More

231. Acclaimed Author Jeff Pearlman on “Winning Time,” Kobe, Barry Bonds, the ‘86 Mets and More

In this week’s episode, the guy’s are joined by acclaimed journalist Jeff Pearlman. Jeff has been a sportswriter for over 30 years and has authored nine books that appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List. His 2014 book on the Showtime Lakers serves as the basis for the series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” which is currently airing its second season on HBO. Jeff gives us insight into the show and the many athletes and teams he’s written about, including Magic, Shaq, Kobe, Barry Bonds and the 1990s Dallas Cowboys. Enjoy.
Aug 22, 202354:41
230. Will Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook Push Rhamondre Stevenson, Breece Hall?

230. Will Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook Push Rhamondre Stevenson, Breece Hall?

In this week’s episode, the guy’s discuss James Harden calling Daryl Morey a liar, this past weekend’s Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, fantasy football strategies and more. Enjoy.

00:00 Introduction
1:30 Harden-Morey feud
16:00 Ranking Dirk, Wade, Parker and Pau
24:00 Zeke, Cook signings and how they impact fantasy football
39:45 Michael Oher situation
Aug 15, 202350:48
229. Anthony Davis’ Extension, Austin Reaves’ Debut and the Season 2 Premiere of “Winning Time”

229. Anthony Davis’ Extension, Austin Reaves’ Debut and the Season 2 Premiere of “Winning Time”

In this week’s episode, the guy’s discuss Anthony Davis’ max extension, the season two premiere of “Winning Time” and Austin Reaves’ Team USA debut before listing their 10-funniest movies of all time. Enjoy.
Aug 08, 202357:35
228. Cowboys vs. Vikings Fan Civil War

228. Cowboys vs. Vikings Fan Civil War

In this week’s episode, the guys have a Cowboys vs. Vikings fan civil war. They then briefly recap Terence Crawford’s beatdown of Errol Spence before listing their top-five most overrated NBA players. Enjoy.
Aug 02, 202354:08
227. Victor Wembanyama Shines in Summer League

227. Victor Wembanyama Shines in Summer League

In this week’s episode, the guys put some respect on the name of Max Christie, who was named Second-Team All-Summer League. With little else to talk about on the NBA front, they then dive into the continued devaluation of NFL running backs. Enjoy.
Jul 19, 202352:48
226. Can Phil Handy Fix Cam Reddish? Plus, How Should the Blazers Handle the Damian Lillard Trade?

226. Can Phil Handy Fix Cam Reddish? Plus, How Should the Blazers Handle the Damian Lillard Trade?

In this week’s episode, the guy’s discuss the Lakers’ moves in free agency, what big man they should target with the final roster spot, summer league, the Dame Lillard situation and more. Enjoy.
Jul 11, 202358:57
225. Writer Roland Lazenby on Jordan, Kobe, Magic and 40-Plus Years as a Sports Author

225. Writer Roland Lazenby on Jordan, Kobe, Magic and 40-Plus Years as a Sports Author

In this week’s episode, the guys are joined by legendary sports author Roland Lazenby. They pick Roland’s brain about his long career writing about the athletes and leagues we so adore. Most notably, Roland has written acclaimed biographies about Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson, to name a few, and his next book, “Magic: The Life of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson,” releases on October 24th.

At the end of the episode, the guys grade the Lakers on their performance in the draft. Enjoy.
Jun 27, 202359:56
EP. 224 | The Complete Lakers Podcast | Is Kyrie Tampering by Trying to Recruit LeBron?

EP. 224 | The Complete Lakers Podcast | Is Kyrie Tampering by Trying to Recruit LeBron?

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss whether or not Kyrie is tampering by allegedly trying to recruit LeBron to the Mavericks. They then get into Shannon Sharpe leaving FS1 and who could be a good replacement for him across from Skip Bayless. Finally, they dive into the NBA Finals, with Shane Murray still refusing to give Nikola Jokic his props. Enjoy.
Jun 06, 202358:55
223. How to Hedge Your Bets on PrizePicks, Underdog and Sleeper

223. How to Hedge Your Bets on PrizePicks, Underdog and Sleeper

In this week’s episode, Wilson and Mitch pull a two-man (pause) to recap Miami eliminating Boston, preview Heat-Nuggets and break down why Shane Murray was absent from the show. Enjoy.
May 30, 202359:21
222. An Ultimately Disappointing Lakers Season Ends with a Sweep at the Hands of the Nuggets

222. An Ultimately Disappointing Lakers Season Ends with a Sweep at the Hands of the Nuggets

In this week’s episode, the guys (sans Galvez) are joined by fellow DMHS alum Vito Hill. They look back at the Lakers’ sweep at the hands of the Nuggets before paying their respects to Carmelo Anthony, who announced his retirement on Monday. Enjoy.
May 24, 202359:12
221. PrizePicks Props for Tuesday | Lakers-Nuggets Preview | How Long Should Ja Morant Be Suspended?

221. PrizePicks Props for Tuesday | Lakers-Nuggets Preview | How Long Should Ja Morant Be Suspended?

After a week away, the guys return with a packed episode. We give our PrizePicks selections before getting into Lakers-Nuggets, whether this would be LeBron’s most impressive ring and how long Ja Morant should be suspended this time (if at all). Enjoy.
May 16, 202359:13
220. PrizePicks Selections for Tuesday (5/2/2023) and Lakers-Warriors Series Preview

220. PrizePicks Selections for Tuesday (5/2/2023) and Lakers-Warriors Series Preview

In this week’s episode, the guys (plus Quan) give their PrizePicks selections and preview Lakers-Warriors. Enjoy.
May 02, 202359:35
219. PrizePicks Props for Friday (4/28/23) | Advice for Darvin Ham | Giannis’ Comments

219. PrizePicks Props for Friday (4/28/23) | Advice for Darvin Ham | Giannis’ Comments

In this week’s (delayed) episode, the guys (sans Galvez) give their PrizePicks selections before giving Darvin Ham some advice ahead of Friday’s potential close-out game for the Lakers. They then get into Milwaukee’s collapse, Giannis’ post-series comments and more. Enjoy.
Apr 28, 202359:39
218. PrizePicks NBA Props for 4/18/23 and Recap of Lakers’ Game 1 Win Over Grizzlies

218. PrizePicks NBA Props for 4/18/23 and Recap of Lakers’ Game 1 Win Over Grizzlies

In this week’s episode, the guys do a PrizePicks segment for Tuesday’s NBA games before recapping the Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Grizzlies. Enjoy.
Apr 18, 202358:00
PrizePicks Player Prop Parlays for 4/16/23 and Lakers-Grizzlies Series Preview

PrizePicks Player Prop Parlays for 4/16/23 and Lakers-Grizzlies Series Preview

In a special Saturday episode, the guys (sans Galvez) make PrizePicks selections and preview Lakers-Grizzlies. Enjoy.
Apr 16, 202346:24
216. Handicapping Lakers-Timberwolves, Predicting the First Round and Handing Out Awards

216. Handicapping Lakers-Timberwolves, Predicting the First Round and Handing Out Awards

This week the guy’s discuss the Lakers facing the Timberwolves in the play-in and the events that led to Minnesota being short-handed. They then predict the first round of the playoffs and hand out their NBA awards. Enjoy.
Apr 11, 202358:41
215. Did Angel Reese Go Overboard in Her Taunting of Caitlin Clark? Plus, Our Top-10 Wrestlers Ever

215. Did Angel Reese Go Overboard in Her Taunting of Caitlin Clark? Plus, Our Top-10 Wrestlers Ever

This week’s episode begins with the guys discussing the Angel Reese-Caitlyn Clark discourse that ignited the media. They then get into the Lakers’ recent surge before ending things by ranking their top-10 wrestlers of all time. Enjoy.

2:15 Reese goes overboard in retaliatory taunting of Clark
21:15 The Lakers get to two games over .500
35:30 Our top-10 wrestlers ever
Apr 04, 202359:55
214. On Andrew Wiggins, Paternity Tests and the Predictably-Faltering Kyrie-Luka Pairing

214. On Andrew Wiggins, Paternity Tests and the Predictably-Faltering Kyrie-Luka Pairing

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the Andrew Wiggins situation and whether or not they’d ever get a paternity test. They then get into the Kyrie trade not paying dividends for the Mavericks wanted and LeBron’s return disrupting the Lakers’ rhythm. Enjoy.
Mar 28, 202359:58
213. The Best Players to Never Make an All-Star or All-NBA Team

213. The Best Players to Never Make an All-Star or All-NBA Team

In this week’s episode, we complete Galvez’s challenge of naming our starting five NBA players who were never All-Stars or All-NBA. We then get into Anthony Davis costing us two games last week. Finally, Shane and Mitch’s recap their experience at Pau’s jersey-retirement game. Enjoy.
Mar 21, 202301:00:49
212. “Ether” Versus “Takeover”

212. “Ether” Versus “Takeover”

This week’s episode sees the rearrival of David Galvez, who’ll be returning permanently to complete the Four Horseman. The guys discuss where the Lakers stand after yesterday’s loss to the Knicks, “Takeover” versus “Ether” and Angela Bassett’s reaction to losing (again) at the Oscars. Enjoy.
Mar 15, 202301:00:05
211. “Creed III” Movie Review: Is the Spin-Off Series Better Than the “Rocky” Films?

211. “Creed III” Movie Review: Is the Spin-Off Series Better Than the “Rocky” Films?

In this week’s episode, the guy’s review “Creed III,” discuss Ja Morant’s strange recent behavior and give Pau Gasol his flowers ahead of his Lakers jersey retirement ceremony. Enjoy.
Mar 07, 202359:58
210. Dame Puts Up 71, LeBron Gets Hurt, Ty Lue Benches Westbrook Down the Stretch

210. Dame Puts Up 71, LeBron Gets Hurt, Ty Lue Benches Westbrook Down the Stretch

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss Dame Lillard putting up 71, remarkable scoring feats not being as shocking as they used to be, how LeBron’s injury affects the Lakers’ playoff chances, Ty Lue benching Westbrook in the fourth quarter/O.T. and more. Enjoy.
Mar 01, 202358:11
209. Russell Westbrook to Sign with the Clippers, Mac McClung Wins the Dunk Contest

209. Russell Westbrook to Sign with the Clippers, Mac McClung Wins the Dunk Contest

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the Lakers’ new roster, All-Star weekend, the “House Party” remake and “You People.”
Feb 21, 202301:04:52
208. When Will LeBron Pass Kareem and What Should the Lakers Do at the Trade Deadline?

208. When Will LeBron Pass Kareem and What Should the Lakers Do at the Trade Deadline?

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss Shane’s former rap career, the Lakers getting robbed in Boston, what they should do at the trade deadline and more. Enjoy.
Feb 02, 202358:31
207. The Cowboys Fall Short Again. Is Dak Prescott the Problem?

207. The Cowboys Fall Short Again. Is Dak Prescott the Problem?

The latest episode begins with Mitch and Shane facing off in some Lakers trivia. Attention then turns to the Cowboys, who failed once again to return to the NFC title game. Finally, the guys get into the trade that saw the Lake Show land Rui Hachimura for Kendrick Nunn and some draft picks. Enjoy.
Jan 24, 202357:51