The Lakers Legacy Podcast

The only Los Angeles Lakers show that uses analytics to run a perfect pick-and-roll straight into your ears. Whatever that means.

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Ep. 520: Eyes On The Surprise (NBA Trade Deadline Special: Predicting the Pelinka Trade We Didn't See Coming + BuyOut Market Candidates)

We're now just a week away from the NBA Trade Deadline- Unfortunately for the Lakers, they are just so broken that it doesn't seem like any one trade will save their season. BUT that's not going to stop us from trying! Omar Siddiqi of the Late Night LakeShow Podcast joins us once again to cover: The Rob Pelinka Trade We Didn't See Coming The Best Margin Trade Combos Bruce Brown's Potential Fit Buy-Out Market Options by Position & More! ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Foreve...

Jan 31, 2024•42 min

Ep. 519: Inevitabili-D' ? (Has D'angelo Russell's Time Come to An End (Again)?, The Case For Another Chicago Bull, Reviewing Other Non-Dejounte Scoring Options on the Market & More!)

Still waiting, huh? Well, good thing for the Lakers, D'angelo Russell's putting on a Flame Show in the meantime. And good thing for our listeners - we've got some content to help 'mind the gap'. Join us a we discuss: Whether a D'angelo Russell Trade Feels Inevitable A Trade Deadline Paradigm Shift The Argument For Another Chicago Bull Non-Dejounte Murray Scoring Options to Target & More! ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Li...

Jan 27, 2024•40 min

Ep. 518: Weigh(t) For It...(Debating Lakers Trade Deadline Philosophies, An Argument For "Standing Pat", The Pros/Cons of a Dejounte Murray Deal & More!)

Has "It" Happened yet? No? Well, it surely will after you listen to this jam-packed, guest-filled new episode of the Lakers Legacy Podcast! Endless Trade Chatter abounds, so lock in- Part 1: Omar Siddiqi (@oside24) of the Late Night Lakeshow Podcast hops on to talk Trade Deadline Philosophies, Dejounte Murray, & More! Part 2: Loyal Patreon Subscriber, Guest Daniel Liegmann gives us his thoughts on State of the Lakers and The Trade the Lakers shouldn't have to make, but may Need to make! ... ...

Jan 23, 2024•56 min

Ep. 517: Go For The Skill (A Return to Competency & Cohesion, DLO Enlightenment, Reaves In His Rightful Place, The Fourtress, & LAL Finding Momentum)

Good Things Happen When You Play Your Best Players. No way. Lakers Basketball. D'angelo Russell. Austin Reaves. Rui Hachimura. Vando. AD!! LeBron! We Back? WE BACK. Ok, just...listen to the episode. ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - Lakers Legacy Twitter - @LakersLegacyPod Instagram: @lakersl...

Jan 19, 2024•49 min

Ep. 516: HAMdemic (Root Issues & Frustrations w/ Coach Darvin Ham)

The Lakers have won 2 Straight Games! That's the Good News. The Bad News? Darvin Ham is still the Coach and no mini-Win Streak BandAid is going to cover up the Systemic Issues that trickle down from UpTop. Our Definitive Darvin Ham Episode is here. ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - Lakers Leg...

Jan 10, 2024•34 min

Ep. 515: State of Spiral (Assessing the Lakers Cratering Timeline + Root Causes of Their Recent Slide)

The Vibes are Sh*tty. Let's finally talk about it. ALL of it. This is your Official Lakers Legacy, New Year's State of the Lakers Address. ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - Lakers Legacy Twitter - @LakersLegacyPod Instagram: @lakerslegacypod Listen & Subscribe to us on: Apple, Spotify, An...

Jan 05, 2024•46 min

Ep. 514: Ice Shipments (D'angelo Russell Trades: Why It's Not As Easy As People Think + Which Types of Playmakers We'd Need Back In Any Deal)

Yeah, Ham is batshit crazy. We'll get back to him in the New Year. But for now, please enjoy our Comprehensive "Let's Trade DLO" Holiday Break Podcast. In this episode we break down: DLO's Season & Why Shipping Him Off Isn't As Easy As People Think Pie-In-The-Sky Trade Options Older, Vet Playmaker Trade Options Younger, Higher Upside Playmaker Options & More! ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please als...

Dec 29, 2023•35 min

Ep. 513: Dealer's Choice (Hypothetical Lakers Trade Targets On The Margins)

Tis the Season- To TRADE EVERYONE! Alright - we get it, fans. It's tough times out there right now for The Nation. So we're here to spread some Holiday Joy by trading some of your favorite Lakers (jk, just mainly JHS in this episode. In this episode we break down: The Best Margin Trade Targets: Defensive Guards & Wings Big Men & More! ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-...

Dec 22, 2023•48 min

Ep. 512: A Win Is A Wem (Post-Vando Return Temperature Check, AD's Dominance & Injuries Growth, Role Players Trending Upwards)

WHO? WHAT? WEM-banyama, Where? It's ALL about AD. In this episode we break down: The Lakers Since Vando's Return AD's Recent Dominance, Offensive Diversification, & His Injuries Growth Role Players Positively Regressing (Reaves, Prince, Rui) & More! ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - L...

Dec 15, 2023•36 min

Ep. 511: Getting A Little Chippy (Lakers Win the NBA In-Season Tournament: Vibes, Statistical Trends, & General Team Outlook Since Vando's Return)

We Are The (IST) Champions, My Friends! And We'll...All Get $500K Each (If We're Lakers Players)! But also, as fans, we get to say: IT'S LIT. In this episode we break down: The IST Finals Between the Lakers & Pacers General Team Stats & Trends LAL's Reinvigorated Defensive Identity Since Vando's Return & More! ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Po...

Dec 11, 2023•17 min

Ep. 510: Healthy Dose of D (Contextualizing LAL's 12-9 Record, Interesting DLO Stats + Diving Into Alex Caruso, Zach LaVine Bulls Trade Scenarios)

You down with I-S-T?! Yeah, you know me! You down with I-S-T?! Yeah, we got J-V-B! It's In-Season Tournament Week for the NBA and the Lakers and luckily for LA - they're getting healthy at the right time! In this episode we break down: LAL's 12-9 Record: Have they played as *poorly* as some think? 3 Interesting Stats Re: DLO & Taurean Prince Trading For Caruso & Lavine: The Bulls Rumors & More! ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundClo...

Dec 04, 2023•37 min

Ep. 509: A HIMple Plan (3 Interesting Lakers Stats, Reevaluating Austin Reaves' Ceiling, Updated Thoughts on Jarred Vanderbilt's Value)

He is HIM! But...is it that Himple? I mean, simple? Happy Black Friday, folks! Join us for this special 'Thanksgiving Break' episode where we run down: The 3 Most Interesting Stats through LAL's first 16gms Austin Reaves: Were our Ceiling Expectations Too High? Jarred Vanderbilt: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder? & More! ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Ap...

Nov 24, 2023•34 min

Ep. 508: Acclimate The Process (Taking Stock of LAL's 1st 12 Gms, Team Adjustments, Reddish Revelations, DLO: A Steady Force, & Much More!)

12 games in and all I want to say is...Told y'all Cam Reddish was good. Join us as we take stock of the Lakers 1st 12 games and gives some major props to some players who have helped the team stem the tide thus far. ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - Lakers Legacy Twitter - @LakersLegacyPod In...

Nov 17, 2023•48 min

Ep. 507: A Rock(ets) & A Hard Place ft. LNLS' Ricky Barnes (Lakers 3-5, AD's Injury, Panic Meter Check, Valid Injury Excuses Or Something Else, Austin Reaves' Struggle Bus & More)

So...The Lakers haven't won since the Clippers Game... And now AD's banged up. Joining us to suss out the current messy, discombobulated state of the Lakers - Late Night Lake Show's Ricky Barnes guests on another LNLS x LLP collaboration special! Is it time to...PANIC?! ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcas...

Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min

Ep. 506: Austin Towers (Lakers Win vs Clippers, 3-2, The Return of the HIM, Cam Reddish's Defensive Master Class, & LA's Triple Towers)

SPOTLIGHTS OVER STREETLIGHTS! The Lakers have finally defeated the Clippers after 12 attempts. And the best part? Mr. HIMple Plan returned. Our Lakers vs Clippers 'crosstown rivalry' Recap... ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - Lakers Legacy Twitter - @LakersLegacyPod Instagram: @lakerslegacypo...

Nov 03, 2023•53 min

Ep. 505: W.I.P It Good (Lakers 2-2, Gm. 4 Magic Recap + AD's Omnipresence + Christian Wood's Surprisingly Seamless Fit + D'angelo Russell's Aggression + LAL's Slow Progress)

Hey! I don't know about you - I'm feelin' 2&2. - Taylor Swift Lakers get their 2nd win of the season vs the Magic! Here's our recap as ALAN TAKASHI RILEY makes his triumphant podcast return! ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - Lakers Legacy Twitter - @LakersLegacyPod Instagram: @lakerslegac...

Nov 01, 2023•34 min

Ep. 504: Something New Under the Suns (Lakers vs Suns Gm. 2 Recap, Wood's Defensive Surprise, Assessing the Work In Progress State of the 1-1 Lakers, DLO's Progress, Rui's Minutes, & More)

We're 1-1! We're 1-1! So we're far from #1, but...getting our first win is a start. The 2023-24 NBA & Lakers season is officially underway, so join us as we assess the Lakers uneven start and try to contextualize the surprising, amorphous, limbo state that they may still be in for the first few weeks. ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreo...

Oct 27, 2023•55 min

Ep. 503: Hit The Ground Running (2023-24 Lakers Season Preview: Awards, Team Stats, Player Stats Predictions & Our Boldest Takes)

Tailgate the official start of the 2023-24 NBA Season w/ our littest annual tradition! Our Mega 2023-24 Season Predictions Episode! ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - Lakers Legacy Twitter - @LakersLegacyPod Instagram: @lakerslegacypod Listen & Subscribe to us on: Apple, Spotify, Anchor, G...

Oct 20, 2023•44 min

Ep. 502: Shooters & Ladders (Lakers: An Elite 3pt Team? + Starting 3 Confirmed? + Reddish Flashes + LeBron James' 2023-24 Lakers Outlook & Beyond)

Shoot...We got...shooters??? Trebuchet away, Lakers! In this episode, we discuss: Jonathan's 3 Main Takeaways from the Weekend's Slate of Preseason Games Assessing LeBron James' 2023-24 Outlook & The Tail-end of his Career ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - Lakers Legacy Twitter - @LakersL...

Oct 17, 2023•30 min

Ep. 501: Pre-Loading (First Impressions of the Preseason Lakers, D'angelo Russell Renaissance, A Transformed Rui Hachimura, & Our Favorite New Lakers)

ACTUAL Lakers Basketball to analyze! And the Lakers? Well...they're a lot of fun. Dare we say...LIT. In this episode, we discuss: Our Macro Thoughts on this Lakers Team through 3 Preseason Games D'angelo Russell's Revenge A Reimagined Rui Hachimura Our Favorite New Lakers ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodc...

Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min

Ep. 500: 'Ahead' Start (Lakers 2023-24 Media Day + How LA Stacks Up in the Western Conference & The First 12 Games)

And...we finally hea. The 2023-24 Lakers Season has begun. LAKERS MEDIA DAY! A tradition unlike any other. In this episode, we discuss: Our Personal Favorite New Free Agent Signing Media Day Recap How the Lakers Stack Up in the Western Conference Predicting LAL's Record Through the 1st 12 Games ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon....

Oct 03, 2023•31 min

Ep. 499: Horizon Swell (Ham & Pelinka Presser Recap, Offseason Developments, A New Team-Building Philosophy + Assessing the Team's Biggest Strengths & Weaknesses)

It's just around the corner...can you feel it? A new Lakers season is upon us and we are just about ready to....get... LITTTTTT!! So in this episode, we get you prepped for Lakers Training Camp next week by getting into: A Recap of Pelinka & Ham's Pre-Media Press Conference A Refreshing Offseason of Continuity & What That'll Do For This Next Season Strengths that Stand Out About this Lakers Team Outstanding Weaknesses That May Still Need Addressing ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hell...

Sep 29, 2023•45 min

Ep. 498: Forward Progress (Jarred Vanderbilt Extended, Forward Versatility, Wing Rui? + The Austin Reaves Reckoning)

YOU get an extension! And YOU get an extension! Everybody on the Lakers gets extensions!! Congrats to Jarred Vanderbilt on his newly minted $48m contract! On today's episode, we get into: Vando's Extension LAL's Most Versatile Forward Crop...Ever? Rui at the 3? The Austin Reaves' Tidal Wave of Scrutiny ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: ...

Sep 19, 2023•30 min

Ep. 497: Into the Woods (Deeper Dive into Christian Wood's Game, Overblown Narratives, & How Wood Fits On The Roster)

More WOOD to stoke the flame! In today's episode, we dive deep into Christian Wood's game, prevailing narratives, and his fit on this deep Lakers roster. ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - Lakers Legacy Twitter - @LakersLegacyPod Instagram: @lakerslegacypod Listen & Subscribe to us on: App...

Sep 12, 2023•41 min

Ep. 496: Wood You Rather... (EMERGENCY PODCAST: Lakers Sign Christian Wood!)

SHOULDA, WOODA, CHRISTIAN COULDA!! Lakers have signed Christian Wood! Here's our Quick, Emergency Reaction Podcast to the news. ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - Lakers Legacy Twitter - @LakersLegacyPod Instagram: @lakerslegacypod Listen & Subscribe to us on: Apple, Spotify, Anchor, Googl...

Sep 06, 2023•15 min

Ep. 495: Returning Cohort (Spotlight On: D'angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, & Jarred Vanderbilt)

We've gone through the New, time to revisit the 'old' and see 'what could be new'! Outline: D'angelo Russell: The Most Underrated Signing? Hold on the Gabe Vincent Debates Rui Hachimura: Fool's Gold or Just The Start? Jarred Vanderbilt: The Forgotten Forward ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTube - ...

Aug 30, 2023•38 min

Ep. 494: Murder, She...ROTATIONS! (Positional Battles, Starting & Closing Lineups + Christian Wood Thoughts + ALEX FUDGE?! Alex Fudge)

Austin Reaves CANNOT be stopped. God Bless, Austinmerica. But on today's show, we'll be talking more about Alex Fudge than Austin Reaves! What? Yeah, I know. It's hot. We just had a hurricane in LA. Nothing makes sense. Just roll with it. Outline: Rotations / Positional Battles / Starting & Closing Lineups An Honest Discussion On Christian Wood & LAL's Final Roster Spots New 2-Way Signing, Alex Fudge, Intrigue ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up...

Aug 24, 2023•38 min

Ep. 493: AD-vantage Extended (AD Signs 3-Year Extension, The Lakers' Post-LeBron Future Outlook, Austin Reaves 3rd Year: Can He Make Another Leap?)

We're BACK! With lots of AD and Austin to talk about, but first - PLEASE turn your sights to helping MAUI out: **Maui Disaster Relief Donation Funds**: If you have any money to spare, please consider donating to the following Maui Disaster Funds Below: For Injured Animals/Pets: https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/donate-olx For the Honpa Hongwanji Mission: https://gofund.me/217cd9f4 ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ...

Aug 14, 2023•47 min

Ep. 492: Vet Bets (Taurean Prince & Gabe Vincent: A Focus On the New "Adults In The Room")

A Prince and A Vince! This Offseason, the Lakers decided to bolster their Veteran Presence with some *young*-ish vets in Taurean Prince and Gabe Vincent. And in today's episode, we break down what intrigues and concerns us most about each of their acquisitions and skillsets. ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyP...

Jul 21, 2023•38 min

Ep. 491: Max Profits (Young Upside: Cam Reddish + Jaxson Hayes, Summer Leaguers: Max Christie, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis, Colin Castleton)

The Youth Are The Future. But for the Lakers, they may also be The Present? Our Offseason Talk continues with a focus on: The Upside Swing Guys: Cam Reddish & Jaxson Hayes The Summer Leaguers: Max Christie, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis, Colin Castleton ... Intro/Outro Music Provided By: Hello Harry - "Forever" (Search His Page Up on SoundCloud for More #Litty Beats) ... Please also Rate & Review us 5-stars on the Apple Podcast App. Patreon: Patreon.com/TheLakersLegacyPodcast YouTub...

Jul 12, 2023•57 min

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