#Lakers Podcast

The guys talk about the news the came out about Markieff Morris turning down bigger offers in the offseason to stay with the Lakers. We also talked about Anthony Davis who is set to return soon while we reviewed the latest games against the Boston Celtics and the Utah Jazz. On the last segment, we discussed the ordeal going on with Kobe Bryant's deal with Nike and how the family reportedly was frustrated. (Recorded 4/20/21)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

DTLF (@DantheLakersFAN) joins brothers duo Ioua & Janweb to review the 7-game road trip that ended with the win against the Charlotte Hornets. First, we had a lively discussion on ejections and refereeing in today's game after we saw players from the Lakers be ejected in 3 connected games. Then on the second segment, we talk about the the good and the bad takeaways from this stretch of games. Finally, on the latter end of the show, we discussed the performances of Andre Drummond and Ben McLemore so far. (Recorded 4/14/2021)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Ben McLemore signed with the Lakers to fill the last roster spot. We react to that news and what McLemore brings to the table. But, before we do, we reacted to the Lakers-Raptors game where the LeBron/AD/Drummond-less Lakers went on a 18-40 shooting spree from deep to go along with 29 assists, 7 blocks and 8 steals. (Recorded 4/6/2021)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Matt Wadleigh (wadleigh_matt24/Twitter) of Clutch Points joined the pod to react to Andre Drummond becoming a Los Angeles Laker and talk about how the Pig Penguin can bring to the table. (Recorded 3/29/21)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired Chick Hearn.

Dr. Evan Jeffires (@Dr_JeffiresPT) joins the show again to talk about LeBron's ankle injury, expected timeline and what the means for the Lakers. (Recorded 3/21/21)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Phil Sizemore (editor/writer for Laker Central 365 and contributor to NBA Call Ups and LA Lakers UK) joined the show with Janweb and Ioua to discuss how the Lakers have been doing since after the All-Star break. We also talked about Jared Dudley's MCL tear and his decision to rehab instead of having surgery. On the latter end, we discuss the recent updates of the trade and buyout rumors circulating around the Lakers as we approach the March 25th trade deadline. (Recorded 3/17/21)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Lakers Super Fan Gio Lim joins the show again to talk about what the addition of Blake Griffin to the Nets means for the Lakers and what the 2nd half of the season is looking like. We then discussed the recent comments about the Marc Gasol experiment as being dubbed as “hasn’t gone as well as hoped.” On the latter end of the show, we answered some mailbag questions. (Recorded 3/11/21)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Dennis Schröder finished with 22 points, a few rebounds and 1 steal, but that stat line is not indicative of the impact that he had on this Lakers team in his first game back from being out due to health and safety protocols. We talked about the "Schröder Spark" and what that means for the Lakers and LeBron James. We also reviewed the recently released schedule for the 2nd half of the season and then finished it off by talking about the new 10-day contract signee, Damian Jones. (Recorded 2/27/2021)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

J.J. Rivera (@JJRiveraNBA) joined the show with brothers duo, Janweb & Ioua, to react to the loss against the Brooklyn Nets and discussed whether the Lakers should be worried about this Nets team. Next, we talked about which Laker players need to step up while A.D. and Dennis Schröder are out, and whether the Lakers need to acquire another player like Blake Griffin for help. Finally, on the last segment, we previewed the upcoming Lakers vs. Miami Heat matchup. (Recorded 2/19/21)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Evan Jeffries (@Dr_JeffriesPT/Twitter) joins the show to help explain Anthony Davis' injury following his 2nd quarter exit playing against the Denver Nuggets. We take a deep dive into what this injury is, whether this means anything serious, and what it means for Anthony Davis and the Lakers going forward. (Recorded 2/15/2021)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Luca De Angelis (@SidelineSpiceLD) of Fansided's the Lake Show Life joined the show to talk about a whole bunch of things, from Alex Caruso being voted as the No. 10 best guard in the West, to Kyle Kuzma's recent performance, to the fact that AD is playing through his near-Achilles injury, to the NBA calling out LeBron for flopping against the Grizzlies, and to the narrative being pushed out there that the Utah Jazz are the biggest threat to the Lakers in the West. We also made some time to answer a mailbag question from one of our followers regarding potential trades before we briefly previewed and predicted the outcome of the upcoming games against the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. (Recored 2/13/21).

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Josh Terrill (@joshterrill7/Twitter) of Fansided's the Lake Show Life joined the show to recap the Celtics and Hawks wins and then preview the upcoming Nuggets matchup. We also discussed how we were feeling about the Lakers after this 7-game road trip as certain deadlines approach, including trade restrictions being lifted for certain players and the trade deadline in March. (Recorded 2/1/21)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Gio Lim (@MrGLIM/Twitter) joined the show with Ioua & McKay to talk about the recent back-to-back losses against the Sixers and Pistons, the upcoming matchup against the Celtics, before revisiting the discussion on where we see the Lakers ending up on the Western Conference standings after the regular season is over. We also had a brief discussion on All-Star voting and Alex Caruso... (Recorded 1/28/21)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

This is Segment 3 of the latest episode. We talk about how we should honor Kobe & Gigi on the anniversary of their death. #RIPKobeandGigi #MambaForever

LeBron honors Kobe with a 46-point game on the eve of the anniversary of Kobe's death. We recap the latest games against the Bucks, Bulls and Cavs. We then talk about specific topics including how LeBron prepares for each game, and how our defense is looking so far. On the last segment, we honor Kobe and Gigi and have a conversation about how we can honor their legacies. (Recorded 1/25/21)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

We are joined by special guest Dee Monique (@DeezieBaby/Twitter) to talk about the first Lakers game against the Rockets and how this was really a game where the Lakers really showed their true identity and potential. On the second segment, we focused on this phenomenon happening in our bench unit, with the rise of THT and Alex Caruso as one of the best backcourt duos for the Lakers. Then on the last segment, we had a discussion on how COVID-19 has impacted this season and what options remain available for the league and the Lakers moving forward. (Recorded 1/11/21)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Ioua and Mckay start the episode by reacting to the last road game against the Memphis Grizzlies, where the Lakers with just enough offense and just enough defense won 94 - 92. Then, on the second and third segment, we take a look back at the recent games and ask ourselves how the Lakers are looking on both ends of the court. (Recorded 01/05/21)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the #Lakers Podcast Team!

On this episode, we are featuring you and your Laker story. 

Sit back, relax and enjoy the show this Holiday season!

We first react to Anthony Davis' performance and 3-point barrage against the Suns in the Lakers' last preseason game. We then have a lengthy discussion on the good and the bad that we saw in the preseason, including the breakout performance of Talen Horton-Tucker, Kuzma's positive contribution in all 4 games, and the concern we had about defending athletic big men. On the last segment, we discuss starting and closing lineups, and then preview the next few upcoming games. (Recorded 12/19/2020)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Coach Mark Tinklenberg joined the show with brothers duo, Ioua and Janweb Lagazo, to talk about Talen Horton-Tucker's recent preseason performance and what type of role we should expect him to have heading into the season. We also had a discussion on other players that stood out to us so far, including Marc Gasol, Montrezl Harrell, and Kyle Kuzma. (Recored 12/14/2020)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

In this season preview, Ioua, Janweb and McKay predict how the Lakers season will look like, get into the starting lineup conversation and discuss our toughest matchups, and then on the last segment, we have a few mailbag questions we answer from our listeners and Instagram followers. (Recorded 12/10/2020)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Laker Inspired, Chick Hearn.

Yossi Gozlan (@YoggiMane/Twitter) joined the show to review the offseason the Lakers had. We get into the details of what the Lakers front office did this offseason while navigating their salary cap and then discuss what these moves mean for the Lakers’ foreseeable future. (Recorded 12/7/2020)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hearn.

We welcomed Phil Sizemore (@phsizemore/Twitter) to the show to discuss the trade news surrounding Dennis Schröder. We give our thoughts on the trade and how that affects what types of moves the Lakers should or are able to make as we move along the offseason. On the last segment, we  end the episode with a discussion on draft prospects if the Lakers decide to buy a late second round pick. (Recorded 11/16/2020)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern.

This is a longer episode, but trust us... you'll want to listen in. We brought on Coach Mark Tinklenberg for this special episode to discuss how the Lakers coaching staff led this team to the championship. On the first segment, we take a look at the members of the current Lakers' coaching staff and review how they each individually played a role in this team. Then, on the second segment, we discuss how the coaching staff collectively made adjustments throughout the 2020 postseason to beat each team they faced. And finally, on the last segment, we talk offseason--from Serge Ibaka and Tristan Thompson, to rumors of Lakers players wanting raises (Kyle Kuzma, KCP, Rondo and Avery Bradley), to trade talks involving Russell Westbrook and Demar DeRozan. (Recorded 11/12/2020)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern.

Lynn Markham joined the show to talk about his new book, LAKER TAILS Volume 1: The Ultimate Bedtime Fanthology, the first ever illustrated Lakers children’s book. Before that, thought, Lynn took us through some funny moments in his life as a Laker fan--from trash talking to the son of the owner of the Denver Nuggets to creating his own Laker Nation club at BYU (Recorded 11/09/2020).

Audio credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern.

Janweb Lagazo again joins the show to preview the Lakers' offseason. We talk about the current Lakers roster and implications of the salary cap, who the Lakers should pursue in free agency and which trades we should entertain. (Recorded 10/22/2020)

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern.

Lakers lost Game 5 against the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. How do they bounce back and what do we expect from the Lakers in Game 6? Janweb Lagazo and Ioua Lagazo discuss these topics in this episode. (Recorded 10/10/2020).

Audio Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern.

J.J. Rivera (@JJRiveraNBA/Twitter), contributor to Fansided's The Lake Show Life, and host of the Out of Bounce Podcast and the 305 Culture Podcast, joins the show to discuss the defensive slugfest of a game that was Game 4 between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. We also discussed Anthony Davis's dagger and his defensive tenacity in Game 4, specifically his defense against Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Lakers are now 1 win away from winning their 17th championship, LeBron's 4th and Anthony Davis's 1st. (Recorded 10/6/2020)

Audio Credit: ESPN, MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern.

Luca De Angelis (@SidelineSpiceLD/Twitter), contributor to Fansided's the Lake Show Life and founder of the sports blog sidelinespice.com, joins the show to recap Game 2 of the NBA Finals. LeBron James and Anthony Davis showed out in a big way tonight, like Kobe and Shaq. We talk about that and much more. (Recorded 10/2/2020) Audio Credit: NBA TV, MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern.

Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen/Twitter), Lakers Beat Writer/Editor-in-Chief at SB Nation: Silver Screen & Roll, joins the show as we preview the NBA Finals Matchup between the Los Angels Lakers and the Miami Heat. (Recorded 9/29/2020)

Audi Credit: MOKKA, Lakey Inspired, Chick Hern.

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