Showtime Forum

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson break down the Lakers adding veteran guard JR Smith to replace Avery Bradley; what will Smith bring to the team; what will the Lakers' mindset be going into the final 8 regular season games with a tough schedule; predictions on Lakers' record in those regular season games; how CP3, Michelle Roberts and other reps of the NBPA want to alter the backs of jerseys to promote different messages for social change; how safe and healthy will the players be in the Orlando Bubble with COVID cases continuing to spike in Florida --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson talk about some NBA players will not be apart of the NBA Restart in Orlando and the impact it will have on some teams' playoff chances; how the Lakers organization created a new position hiring Karida Brown as the inaugural director of racial equality and action; how her hiring will impact the team and the NBA; Jeanie Buss creating awareness by sharing a hateful racist letter on Instagram; and why KD crossed the line calling Kendrick Perkins a "sellout"  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson break down Kyrie Irving's comments about the NBA season distracting from the BLM movement; how Dwight Howard and Avery Bradley are following Irving's lead; how the NBA will and should respond to concerns of the players; how LeBron James' impact could swing the league in one direction or another; could this issue prove to be divisive for this Lakers squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson talk about the positives that have come out of the recent protests; how several NBA players, including some Lakers are joining others in organized peaceful marches; the criticisms of Drew Brees and Roger Goodell's statements and apologies but how some changes could potentially come out of the NFL; with the NBA resuming next month, how much stock do Lakers put 8-game regular season; who presents the biggest challenge to Lakers in playoff series --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson break down the tragic death and murder of George Floyd and the impact his murder has had on the rest of the country; how athletes and other sports figures have protested and been helping people during this difficult time; and what the NBA season will look like when it returns in late July --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson break down when and how the NBA season will resume, whether they will follow the NHL protocol and go straight to the playoffs when the season resumes; the reshuffling of the 16 teams in a modified playoff format; how this restructuring will affect the Lakers; why Paul Pierce shouldn't have dissed LeBron James' legacy; why Michael Jordan lied about wanting to keep Isiah Thomas off the '92 Dream Team and other reactions from former teammates regarding 'The Last Dance' --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson discuss when and how the NBA season will resume with facilities beginning to re-open and the challenges the players face; break down the final episodes of "The Last Dance"; why the '98 championship is the sweetest one for Michael Jordan and the Bulls; why Jerry Reinsdorf should have done more sooner to keep that core intact; what challenges the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz presented to Chicago; why Phil Jackson is the greatest coach of all-time; our favorite moments throughout this docuseries --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson break down episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Last Dance' breaking down the demanding leadership of Michael Jordan and how he was the true innovator of the Mamba Mentality; did the tragic death of his father really push him into baseball; how MJ imagined conflicts with opponents and coaches to fire himself up before games; was Scottie Pippen's infamous self-benching in 1994 Eastern Conference semis justified or regrettable; could Pau Gasol return to the Lakers to finish his career --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson break down episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Last Dance' and examine the relationship of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant dating back to that 1998 All-Star Game and their uncanny similarities; who was responsible for keeping Isiah Thomas off the 1992 'Dream Team'; what gave Jordan his internal motivation; how his image and reputation took a hit amidst off-the-court issues and how MJ recovered; can the Disney World idea work to save the NBA season? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson talk about how NBA facilities could be opening soon under certain guidelines; we also break down episodes 3 and 4 of "The Last Dance;" why Dennis Rodman was a special talent and how he invented load management with his midseason Vegas trip; the evolution of Phil Jackson and how he became the most revered coach ever; the Bulls' rivalry with the 'Bad Boy' Detroit Pistons still has Jordan and Isiah Thomas beefin'; was Zeke wrong for his infamous walkout in 1991 ECF; why the Lakers fell to the Bulls in '91 NBA Finals --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson examine the first two episodes of the ESPN docuseries 'The Last Dance' chronicling the 1998 Chicago Bulls; we break down the issues Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson had with management and ownership during that season and the correlations between that team's issues and that of the Lakers in the early 2000s; we also talk about how the WNBA honored Gigi Bryant and others on Draft night last week --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson share their memories of Kobe Bryant's iconic 60-point game in his career finale since this week marked the four-year anniversary; we share our favorite Mamba memories from his illustrious career; is Donovan Mitchell's anger toward Rudy Gobert justified and could we see the break-up of the Utah Jazz star tandem; would this year's NBA championship deserve an asterisk if the season resumes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and new co-host Chaez Pearson break down the pessimism that the NBA season could be finished due to the Coroanvirus outbreak; the league and its owners are examining all possibilities, but which one makes most sense?; the late, great Kobe Bryant was inducted in the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame leading a star-studded class; who should induct the Mamba in Springfield; the impact Kobe had on the Lakers and in the league; with the 10-part documentary series 'The Last Dance' chronicling Michael Jordan and the 1998 Chicago Bulls debuting soon, we examine the correlation between MJ and the Lakers specifically his relationships with Magic Johnson and Kobe --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

Chris Camello and new co-host Chaez Pearson, longtime contributor to "Showtime Forum," continue their self-isolation and life without Lakers basketball breaking down LeBron James' recent comments on 'Road Trippin' podcast about potentially playing games without fans; what the fans mean to him personally; why Lakers fans shouldn't overreact to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer buying The Forum and why it's actually a good thing for LA; and Anthony Davis shows his philanthropic side during this Coronavirus pandemic to assist local restaurants and health care workers  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

While you all are in self-isolation trying to survive this Coronavirus, host Chris Camello is breaking down how two Lakers player tested positive for COVID-19; LeBron James proclaiming he wants to be a "Laker for Life" in a recent Instagram Live video; Danny Green with some strong comments toward the Clippers during a guest spot on a NY-based podcast; and when will we see the NBA season return and how will it finish up --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

The Showtime Forum Podcast returns as Chris Camello breaks down what went wrong in the Lakers' home loss to the Brooklyn Nets; what newly signed Dion Waiters could bring to the team; how the Coronavirus impacts the team and the league --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

DeVon leads the discussion in the Showtime Post Game show as the Lakers defeat the Celtics at Staples Center. He talks about the Lakers ability to finish strong in the 4th quarter, Rondo's defensive game, and the upcoming difficulty of the Lakers schedule. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

DeVon Johnson leads the Showtime Forum Post Game report as he answers questions and comments about the Lakers victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. He talks about the play of Anthony Davis, the report of the Lakers signing the second half of the Morris Twin duo, and what happens with Demarcus Cousins going forward. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

DeVon Johnson answers questions during the ShowtimeForum Post Game Live show as the Lakers defeat the Denver Nuggets in overtime. He talks about the incredible play of LeBron James, the contributions of Alex Caruso, and the desperately needed rest for the team heading into the All-Star Break. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support

DeVon Johnson leads the ShowTime Forum Post Game Live as he answers questions about the Lakers' win over the Suns. He discusses the incredible play of Rajon Rondo, Phil Jackson's  "40 before 20" rule, and what to expect heading into the All Star Break. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/showtimeforum/support