Sabreena is joined by Anthony to make competing Lakers All-Decade Teams, but with a twist. Each team can only contain one player from each season, and no players can be chosen twice. If you're familiar with this decade of Lakers basketball, starting with the 2010-11 season, you'll know that the two of them had to dig deep to field a competent starting five. Who do you think drafted a better team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener da...
Apr 03, 2020•34 min
ESPN re-aired an all-time LeBron James playoff performance on Wednesday night, so Jacob and Christian thought it would be a good idea to look back and remind everyone just how good James is in the playoffs. They also talked about James' comments on the NBA's return, and what it could mean for the league calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...
Apr 02, 2020•44 min
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the report that all the Laker players have been cleared from the Coronavirus. Then they do this weeks list where they list their most hated rival the Lakers have played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 01, 2020•43 min
Sabreena is joined by Anthony to discuss a question that has been on their minds: Do Laker fans underrate the three-peat Lakers from 2000-2002? The two of them go over their individual memories of that period in Lakers history and how they feel about it compared to other great eras in Laker fandom. They then go over why it's possible the collective memory has attached so much more significance to the 2008-10 Lakers than the three-peat teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Mar 27, 2020•29 min
In the second installment of our "re-watchables" series, we took a look back at the 2000 NBA Finals, when a 21-year-old Kobe Bryant carried the Lakers in overtime with Shaquille O'Neal watching from the bench with six fouls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about their favorite Laker players that they consider obscure! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 25, 2020•40 min
With still no basketball in sight, Christian and Harrison decided to talk about how they originally became Lakers fans, and also surveyed the community for their stories. They did not disappoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2020•55 min
In this episode, Jas is joined by Anthony Irwin to look back at the 1999-2000 Lakers. They discuss the impact hiring Phil Jackson had on the team after the Lakers moved on from Dell Harris and what Jackson brought to the team's mentality. Anthony and Jas look back at the long winning streaks the Lakers had during the season and how it felt different from years past. Then, the guys get into the playoffs and talk about the beginning the Lakers rivalry with the Sacramento Kings, the Western Confere...
Mar 23, 2020•40 min
Sabreena is joined by a special guest, the original co-host of "I Love Basketball", Sasha, as they continue the Silver Screen & Roll Let's Appreciate A Laker series. They take some time to appreciate Avery Bradley, who defied all of the expectations Sabreena had for him entering the season and became arguably the most reliable role player on the Lakers. They express particular appreciation for his performance from January onwards, including his cathartic game in the Lakers' win against the C...
Mar 20, 2020•42 min
With the NBA season suspended, Christian and Jacob thought it would be a good idea to re-watch and give our thoughts on the 2010 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Alex Padilla and Regla talk about the possibility of the NBA season getting cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. They give their Top 10 reasons why that would suck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 17, 2020•31 min
The Lakers gave some new guidelines to their players on Monday, and Harrison and Christian jumped on the latest episode of "Lakers, Explained" to break them down. Then, the two of them got into why the league continuing to push back the date games come back might end up meaning this season getting cancelled as a whole. Finally, they discussed a few silver linings of a delayed (but resumed) season, and how it could benefit the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...
Mar 17, 2020•31 min
In the midst of their most successful season in 10 years, the Lakers, along with the rest of the NBA, will have to wait to finish their season after Utah Jazz Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday. On today's show, Christian and Jacob break down what there is to know, and what is yet to be known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Le...
Mar 12, 2020•40 min
Alex Padilla and Anthony Irwin talk about the Lakers loss to the Nets. They also talk about Kyle Kuzma's continued up and down season. The possible effects of the Coronavirus in the NBA. Plus a little Rajon Rondo venting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11, 2020•33 min
Who is the most likely Lakers player (besides LeBron and AD) to make the difference in a playoff series? After a quick discussion of the purple and gold's huge weekend, that was the question co-hosts Christian Rivas (@RadRivas) and Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) tried to tackle in the latest episode of "Lakers, Explained." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L...
Mar 10, 2020•40 min
Right after the Lakers beat the Clippers, Anthony Irwin was re-united with co-host Harrison Faigen for a postgame show reacting to the win. They talked about all the nonsense that went on to start, then got into the keys to the game, and why this was a big weekend for anyone hoping LeBron James can jump all the way back into the MVP discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...
Mar 08, 2020•28 min
Sabreena and Anthony react to the big news of the day: The Lakers filled their 15th roster spot with Dion Waiters. They go through what they think Waiters can add to the team while also expressing some concerns about the acquisition. Sabreena and Anthony then transition into a preview of the upcoming stretch of games, starting with the weekend slate against the Bucks and the Clippers, and specifically compare how the Lakers and Clippers have stacked their rosters for the postseason run. Learn mo...
Mar 06, 2020•27 min
With the Clippers and Bucks on the Lakers' schedule this week, Jacob and Christian talk about why the Lakers have struggled against those two teams, and why they're in a better shape to get at least one win this time around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 05, 2020•43 min
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla react to the Lakers 120-107 win over the 76ers. They talk about Anthony Davis monster game. What the Lakers options are with their final roster spot. Plus the Lakers struggles with Rondo as PG and Kyle Kuzma's up and down season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.co...
Mar 04, 2020•36 min
On the debut (!!!) episode of “Lakers, Explained” — a new, weekly show on the Silver Screen and Roll podcast feed — co-hosts Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) and Christian Rivas (@RadRivas.) broke down the cases for and against both Lakers' free agency targets, J.R. Smith and Dion Waiters, as well discussing the case to stand pat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-po...
Mar 03, 2020•39 min
In this episode, Jas is joined by Anthony Irwin. They kick things off by breaking down the Lakers win over the New Orleans Pelicans and how LeBron James showcased his greatness. The King finished with a triple-double and controlled the game in a way only he can. Anthony and Jas discuss what made LeBron so unstoppable in the game and how teams won't be able to stop him come playoff times. Following that, the guys give their thoughts on which team they want the Lakers to play in the first round. A...
Mar 02, 2020•27 min
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Feb 28, 2020•26 min
The Lakers strengthened their depth earlier this week by picking up Markieff Morris, and it doesn't sound like they're done looking for ways to improve their roster. On Today's episode Jacob and Christian discuss who they've been linked to, including free agent guard Dion Waiters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit h...
Feb 27, 2020•39 min
On our latest episode, hosts Anthony Irwin and Alex Regla give their instant reactions to the Lakers’ big win over the Pelicans, highlighting LeBron James and Zion Willamson’s impressive performances. They also discussed Caruso’s role in the victory, and what an interesting recent trend in his minutes could mean the rest of the year and into the playoffs. Anthony and Alex also broke down what a potential postseason matchup between the two teams could look like, potential issues and more. Learn m...
Feb 26, 2020•25 min
In today’s show, Harrison and Christian recap the celebration of life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant, which featured speeches from Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Diana Taurasi and, remarkably, Bryant’s widow Vanessa. Then, Harrison and Christian had the pleasure of talking to Mirin Fader of Bleacher Report, who reported and compiled a wonderful story with tons of anecdotes about Gianna, from the time she was two years old to her final days as a 13-year-old. It's a story that is both heartwarming ...
Feb 25, 2020•54 min
In this episode, Jas is joined by former Laker Kareem Rush. To kick things off, they breakdown the Lakers thrilling win over the Celtics and how LeBron and AD dominated the game. They follow up that up by discussing the Lakers signing Markieff Morris and what he can bring to the team. Kareem shares his thoughts on what the Lakers need going down to the stretch run and into the playoffs. Then, Kareem and Jas get into the need for a third scorer to step up in the playoffs and how the Lakers match ...
Feb 24, 2020•34 min
Sabreena is joined by Harrison to discuss the biggest news of the week: a potential DeMarcus Cousins return and JaVale McGee writing and producing a track on Justin Bieber's latest album. They begin with the latest comments surrounding Cousins to outline why they think he is unlikely to play for the Lakers this year, why it doesn’t make much sense for anyone for him to suit up in the postseason and why the team is keeping him around anyway. After that, they use the McGee news to shift to a a lig...
Feb 21, 2020•47 min
In this week's episode of "Can You Dig It?" Jacob and Christian go through potential playoff matchups for the Lakers, including the Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets and, of course, the LA Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2020•36 min
Alex Padilla and Alex Regla are back for this week's Talk-O Tuesday. They talk about the Lakers staying pat so far with their roster construciton and what would constitute a success for them this season. Plus they talk about LeBron's take on the MLB cheating scandal and why Giannis is a lock to sign with them in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lea...
Feb 19, 2020•37 min
The Lakers are headed into the All-Star break for some deserved rest after a rough couple of weeks, both on and off the court. Before the break starts, however, a few players and coaches will get to put on a show in Chicago. Sabreena and Christian walk through what to look forward to from the Lakers at this year's All-Star Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priv...
Feb 14, 2020•42 min