The Lakers Legacy Podcast

ONE MORE WEEK.  But man is it going to be one coocoo-cachoo kinda ride till we actually get there...  We get into ALL the crazy NBA Draft / Lakers rumors, conjectures, hypotheticals, and smokescreens!  Special Guest Daniel Chae of the band Run River North joins us for our penultimate episode before the 2017 NBA Draft!  Let's Get Lit. ...   Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod  Catch us on DASH Radio every Mondays, 8am-9am PT!  Please Rate & Review us on iTunes!  Email: TheLakersLegacyPod@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Radio Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBaller.com 

*SPECIAL GUEST ALERT*  We are now officially about 2.5 degrees of separation away from Lonzo Ball! This is OUR version of "Before the Fame", "Beyond the Glory", as we welcome on former Chino Hills Basketball Coach (and Lonzo Ball's former coach) Steve Baik to talk ALL things coaching, Lonzo, Big Baller, and Lakers...wait for it...Legacy! Join us as we talk: * Coach Baik's personal journey as an Asian-American in the field of Professional Head Coaching. * Early Recollections and First Impressions on Lonzo Ball * Lonzo Ball's Demeanor and Leadership Style * Lonzo's playstyle in high school + how his game will translate to the NBA * What Lonzo to the Lakers would mean to the Ball family, to Coach Baik, to Lakers fans. * The Big Baller Brand Elephant in the room. ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Catch us on DASH Radio every Mondays, 8am-9am PT! Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPod@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almig

LONZO BALL HATER ALERT??  Not really, but we've got some debating to do. Here's the sitch:  So Writer/Blogger/Draft Analyst Marc Whittington wrote a 3-Part piece for the Sixers' Liberty Ballers website entitled "Lonzo Ball Is Not a Lead Guard." That piece subsequently threw Lakers Twitter for a loop and since then, a very well corroborated rebuttal piece penned by LakerFilmRoom's Tim aka Cranjis was written in response to Marc's.  Join us this episode as we give Marc the platform to clear the air on his own Lonzo Ball analysis, give his deeper thoughts on Lonzo as a prospect, as well as debate with us on the GOOD and the BAD that comes with drafting the league's most unique prospect in a long time!    * 5:34 - Marc Whittington's Big Board + Trading into the Later Lottery? * 16:36 - Debating Lonzo Ball. "Lonzo Ball Is Not A Lead Guard" Article VS Cranjis McB's Rebuttal + Deeper Dive Opinions. * 55:56 - #28 Pick Prospects - Jordan Bell, Bam Adebayo, Ik

Calling ALL NBA Draft Junkies...Jonesin' for some additional, in-depth Draft Content to fill the NBA Finals void?  Well, we've got just your fix!  Join us as we go into a full Deep Dive into the 2017 NBA Draft w/ NBA Draft Scout Cole Zwicker from The Step Back and What's On Draft Podcast.  * 5:26 - Overarching Thoughts on the 2017 Draft As a Whole. * 15:36 - Lonzo Ball. * 27:50 - Josh Jackson. * 38:56 - De'Arron Fox. * 48:04 - Dennis Smith Jr. * 56:39 - Jayson Tatum * 1:00:54 - Malik Monk * 1:03:47 - Jonathan Isaac * 1:07:05 - #28 Pick Options * 1:17:15 - Ranking Brandon Ingram & D'angelo Russell  ...  Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod  Catch us on DASH Radio every Mondays, 8am-9am PT!  Please Rate & Review us on iTunes!  Email: TheLakersLegacyPod@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Radio Network on iTunes or check out th

APAULCALYPSE NOW has begun!  AND the Lakers still have their #2 Pick! Could we possibly get the BEST of ALL worlds??  Join us as we discuss:  6:58 - Lakers News - Fultz Workout? 9:38 - aPaulcalypse Now - Woj, Amick, Pacers losing leverage 35:57 - #2 Pick Options, Trade Down, Kristaps? 44:26 - DLO Trade (?) & Fit w/ Lonzo 50:02 - Lonzo Ball Game/Fit Breakdown  ...  Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod  Catch us on DASH Radio every Mondays, 8am-9am PT!  Please Rate & Review us on iTunes!  Email: TheLakersLegacyPod@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Radio Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBaller.com

We're #2! We're #2! We're #2! CELTICS SUCK! It's...It's... IT'S LIT! That's all there is to say. Relive the memories of The Final Chapter of the Lakers TANK Era NOW! * Pregaming the Lotto Show - (0:00) * Live Lottery Reactions - (17:27) * Lottery Recap Thoughts - (23:47) ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Catch us on DASH Radio every Mondays, 8am-9am PT! Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPod@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Radio Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBaller.com.

Continuing our 38-part BBC Mini-Series "Paul George to the Lakers", in this episode - we dine with the enemy and talk to someone from The Other Side who can give us a more objective and realistic perspective on Larry Bird, a Paul George Trade, the Pacers' Outlook, and what Pacers Fans are feeling. Listen up as Indiana Pacers' "8 Points, 9 Seconds" Co-Expert/Writer Hunter Kuffel joins our show to shed some light on ALL things Indiana Pacers, Paul George, and the Lakers' role in all of that. * Intro + Paul George & Disneyland rides. - (0:00) * Interview w/ Pacers "8 Points, 9 Seconds" Hunter Kuffel - (6:55) * LLP Interview Recap - (33:25) * Lakers Front Office Continues to Clean House Up Top - (40:09) * Chad Ford - Lakers Would Take Lonzo Ball over Fultz at #1?? - (51:31) ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Catch us on DASH Radio every Mondays, 8am-9am PT! Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPod@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the

Wow, we still can't believe Paul George is a Laker! It's incredible, really. Oh wait, he's not? Well...all in due time. All. In. Due. Time. In the meantime, join us as we delve deeper into: * Listener Questions (What position would PG13 play if he comes to the Lakers? Could Lakers take on salary dumps this summer to extract assets?) - (6:31) * The Dangers of Asset Coddling/Asset Horde-ing & Checking Ourselves on Over-Trusting the Process. - (12:58) * What Larry Bird Stepping Down & Kevin Pritchard Taking Over Means for the Pacers...for the Lakers. - (29:40) ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Catch us on DASH Radio every Mondays, 8am-9am PT! Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPod@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBaller.com.

If Paul George's final shot of the 2015-16 Season is any indication, then surely...PAUL GEORGE SURE KNOWS WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LAKER!! How? Not really sure. But that last shot of his may have been the last airball that finally broke the Pacer's back! So join us in this episode for all of the following: * Late 1st Round Player Profile: Anzejs Pasecniks (6:39) * Free Agency Update: JJ Redick-Types Over Jrue Holiday-Types + Don't Force the DLO SG Issue (14:53) * Initial Paul George Sentiments: The Beginning of The End (22:55) * History of the Disgruntled Star & Why - If You Want Paul George - You Probably Have to Trade for Him Now. (34:22) * Value of Trading for Paul George NOW (43:40) ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Catch us on DASH Radio every Mondays, 8am-9am PT! Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPod@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller

So we heard the 2017 NBA Playoffs is pretty freaking crazy right now? But you know what? Who cares...Cus the LAKERS version of the NBA Playoffs (the Draft, Summer League, Trading for Paul George, Free Agency, etc.) is about to be EVEN CRAZIER. Also - TOMMY'S FINALLY BACK! Full Lakers Legacy Squad on display this episode! So join us as we take a deep delve into: * Our Thoughts on Trading for Carmelo Anthony. * Brandon Ingram's Candidacy for the All-Rookie NBA First Team * Rubik's Cubing the Lakers' Off-Season & Anticipating Rob Pelinka's moves from EVERY angle: * We get into the Lakers' Salary Cap. * Whether or not a PG13 Trade is coming. * What Pelinka should do if the Lakers keep their pick / if they don't keep their pick. * Who to target in Free Agency this Summer. ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Catch us on DASH Radio every Mondays, 8am-9am PT! Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPod@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to

The 2016-17 Lakers Season is OFFICIALLY in the books! BUT DEF. NOT for the Lakers Legacy! #FlashUsOutside #HowBowDah The fun is just beginning, as far as we're concerned! Join us as we properly Book-End the Lakers Season by: * Giving our General Sentiments/Thoughts on the Season as a whole. * Recap the Lakers' Exit Interviews * Hand Out End of Season Player Awards + Look Back On Our Preseason Predictions to see just how WRONG (or RIGHT?) we were! ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPod@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBaller.com.

ICE IN OUR TANKS!! THE LAKERS HAVE LOST THEIR 2017 LOTTO PICK! AND 2019 FIRST! RUN FOR THE HILLS!!! ...or, you know, maybe calm down a bit, breathe, add some perspective, and let NBA Lotto nature take its course first. Join as we: * Quickly Recap the crazy, LIT D'angelo Russell Game-Winning 3 Game vs the TWolves * Go through some NBA news - Jimmy Butler & Paul George's resurgence, Orlando Magic's WhiteBoard Whoopsie. - (8:3o) * Sort through ALL your Tank Woes and Worries - Have the Lakers just been tanking badly? Should they do MORE to tank? How do we cope?! And, of course, we SPIN THE TANKATHON WHEEL OF FORTUNE ONCE MORE! - (18:03) * The Continued Rapid Progression of Brandon FLASHES Ingram. - (43:56) ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPod@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBalle

This is the podcast of some dudes with a TANK MUSECAGEEE...whatever that means... Join us as we cover all the recent Lakers news happenings + answer some fan mailbag questions to wind the season down! * Lakers News: * Thoughts on Kobe's MuseCage (7:36) * Thoughts on Pelinka's Interview on Adrian Woj's Podcast (12:02) * Thoughts on Lakers' Recent Play - not including LAC & MEM games (20:34) * Mailbag Questions (29:28) * How Should We Cope w/ Tank & Lotto Fears? * Prediction Time: Do we lose our pick? Do we get a superstar in FA this summer? Is Swaggy P still Swaggy? * Which Current Young Core Players Could Form a BIG THREE? * Which player ins the young core are the most expendable if the right offer comes along? * If the Lakers Keep a Top 2 Pick, would you trade that pick for a "star" (i.e. Paul George)? ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPodcast@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to

So the Lakers Tank may be in danger, you say? It looks more and more likely that they drop to #3 and Phoenix supplants them as the 2nd worst team in the league, you say? They lose out on Fultz, Ball, Josh Jackson, you say??? WELL, let us help ease your minds by presenting you with an INTRODUCTORY PRIMER to the prospects of the NBA Draft 2017 LATE FIRST ROUND / EARLY SECOND ROUND - picks we FOR SURE know the Lakers will have this Summer. Join us as we discuss: * Shaq's Big Statue Unveiling + A Crazy Weekend In Basketball Sports * NBA 2017 Late First Round / Early Second Round Draft Talk w/ Ode to Oden's Sean Derenthal - (8:53) * Quick Top 3 Talk - (15:21) * Deep-dive into potential prospects towards the end of the draft (22:51) ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPodcast@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller P

If you're planning on shutting up a ton of haters and doubters after an absolute roller-coaster of a week, make sure to do it in style by dropping a career-high 40 pts on the defending champion Cavaliers! Anddd... that's exactly what D'angelo Russell did! Sooo...#WeLit! Join us as we finally get to take a D-Load off from a frustrating week with: * Some NCAA March Madness Draft Talk on Josh Jackson & Lonzo Ball. * The D'angelo Game and WHY CONTEXT MATTERS * + Brandon Ingram & the double standard random opposing fans hold with their own prospects (Thon Maker, Dario Saric), but not to a raw guy like Ingram. ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPodcast@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBaller.com.

Architect the Future? How about Deconstruct the Present? Where are we going from here? Join us as we discuss: * What the Official Announcements of Veteran Shut Downs Could Indicate about Pelinka & The Future * What was Luke Walton Thinking in Denver?? * Why does D'angelo Russell Continue to get Stoned?? * + Other Thoughts from the Lakers last two losses (PHI + DEN) ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPodcast@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBaller.com.

Buss kids drama uptop, be damned - THE ARCHITECT - ROB PELINKA - IS HERE TO #ARCHITECTTHEFUTURE & #FLASHTHEPROGRESS. Join us as we recap: - Rob Pelinka's Introductory Press Conference (6:45) - The Lakers amazing #FlashTheProgress Win vs the Suns: Conflicted by the Tank? + Ingram's continued growth + Why people still hate D'angelo despite his greatness post-All Star Break, Zu's rise, and more! (26:20) ... Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod Please Rate & Review us on iTunes! Email: TheLakersLegacyPodcast@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBaller.com.

From attempted coups at the top, to #Lit showings one night to dismal flat-lines the next, to a frustratingly up-and-down group of rag-tag young'ns to tank close the season - This Is Buss. So get used to it.  Join us as we talk:  - Lakers Pelicans Recap / The Double Standard That Exists Between Ingram and D'angelo / Rest of Season Tank Outlook  - The Buss Kids Are Not Alright - Breaking down the legal turmoil behind Jim Buss vs Jeanie Buss.  - Luke Walton's Interview w/ Bill Simmons  ...  Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod  Please Rate & Review us on iTunes!  Email: TheLakersLegacyPodcast@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBaller.com.

The shackles are off - FULL YOUNG-CORE, FLASH THE PROGRESS TIME!  Oh, and THE OSCAR GOES TO LAKERS LEGACY PODCAST / ALAN RILEY FOR BEST LAKERS / NBA IMPRESSIONS!  Join us as we discuss:  - Paul George - To Trade For Or Wait?  - How Have the New-Look, Lou-Less Lakers Fared Post All-Star Break? (D'angelo, Ingram Career High, Jordan Clarkson...)  + Special Guests LakerFilmRoom (kinda) AND Charles Barkley join!  ...  Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod  Please Rate & Review us on iTunes!  Email: TheLakersLegacyPodcast@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBaller.com.

POOF! And just like that - they're gone! In one fell swoop, Magic got rid of Jim Buss, Mitch Kupchak, and Lou Williams! Now enter...that NEW NEW!  You ALREADY KNOW what we talkin' bout...but here it is just in case:  - Lou Will Trade Reaction (Did we get enough??)  - Initial Reactions to Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak's ousting  - Our NEW GM Rob Pelinka - what the what?!  - How we came to believe in Magic...  ...  Follow us on Twitter: @LakersLegacyPod  Please Rate & Review us on iTunes!  Email: TheLakersLegacyPodcast@gmail.com Listen to the Lakers Legacy Podcast on ITunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes or check out the rest of the Almighty Baller Podcast Network at AlmightyBaller.com.