LeBron James is the Lakers leader. He's the player whose words are paid most attention to (particularly by media and fans), the player whose footsteps are followed by his teammates. When there's a big moment for this team, it's James who everyone looks to for … Read Full Article about Anthony Davis and the Leadership We Do Not See
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Report: Lakers to Ask Some Staff to Defer Salary
When it comes to their ability to spend lavishly on players, coaches, or front office talent, I have often said that the Lakers "print money". They are one of the most valuable franchises not only in the NBA, but in all of american professional sports. They … Read Full Article about Report: Lakers to Ask Some Staff to Defer Salary
Lakers Play Series: Post Split
My favorite play from the Lakers this season wasn't when LeBron drove out of a mid-post isolation vs. Giannis in the win over the Bucks, the LeBron drive vs. Marcus Morris in the win over the Clippers that basically clinched the game, or even the "hammer" … Read Full Article about Lakers Play Series: Post Split
Let’s Talk About Basketball Again
This site was founded on the premise that all too often the discussion around the Lakers focused on the off-court drama rather than what was happening on the court. Talk radio soundbites were, seemingly, more important than the X's and O's and strategy of the … Read Full Article about Let’s Talk About Basketball Again
On Missing the Lakers
These are unnerving times for all of us. Daily routines haven't been disrupted, they've been upended. Cable news shows are nightmare fuel. The days on the calendar run together like nothing I've ever experienced -- I can't tell you which day of the week it is … Read Full Article about On Missing the Lakers
Laker Film Room Podcast: Would the Long Layoff Help or Hurt the Lakers?
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I talk about the long layoff teams would face should the NBA season resume this year and discuss some potential positive and negative outcomes of taking such a long break before resuming the NBA … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: Would the Long Layoff Help or Hurt the Lakers?
Report: Two Lakers Players Test Positive for COVID-19
Dec 27, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the midcourt logo before the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports In the wake of the report that four Nets players had … Read Full Article about Report: Two Lakers Players Test Positive for COVID-19
Laker Film Room Podcast: Kindness & Compassion in Uncertain Times
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I talk about the COVID-19 outbreak, how we're dealing with it as people first rather than as basketball fans, and the import of being kind and compassionate in all our communities during what is an … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: Kindness & Compassion in Uncertain Times
NBA Likely to Not Return for Months
March 15, 2020; Los Angeles, California, USA; General view of Staples Center. The NBA has suspended activity due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The phrase "uncharted territory" doesn't do this … Read Full Article about NBA Likely to Not Return for Months
A Message from Me
If you're reading this, you know what's going on. The NBA has suspended games for a period of at least 30 days and maybe longer. A member of Jazz tested positive for COVID-19, and then another did. Games that were once set to be played were cancelled, and then … Read Full Article about A Message from Me
Lakers Lose to the Nets, Don’t Freak Out
I had a strong urge to simply have this post be entirely empty, only leaving the title as the lone thing you would read. Really, the title sums up my position tidily and offering anything more than that is probably superfluous. That said, I'm a man of the … Read Full Article about Lakers Lose to the Nets, Don’t Freak Out
Lakers Game Preview: The Brooklyn Nets
After a wonderful weekend of beating two of the best teams in the NBA, the Lakers are back in action vs. the Nets on Tuesday. The Nets who just mutually agreed Kenny Atkinson into unemployment, the Nets who recently announced Kyrie Irving would miss the rest … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Brooklyn Nets
Lakers vs Clippers: Post Game Thoughts
In my game preview, I asked only one thing: win the game. How they did it, concerned me less than the result. Normally, I'm more of a process person. You know, close out on shooter X, contain the right hand dribble of player Y, make sure you get back in … Read Full Article about Lakers vs Clippers: Post Game Thoughts
Laker Film Room Podcast: The Lakers are Title Contenders
In this episode of the Laker Film Room Podcast, Pete and I talk about the Lakers solidifying their position as a title contender after their impressive victories over the Bucks and the Clippers this weekend. This one was fun, ya'll. Give it a listen … Read Full Article about Laker Film Room Podcast: The Lakers are Title Contenders
Lakers Game Preview: The Clippers
Whenever the Lakers play the Clippers, there's always this urge to talk about all these different angles and work through what's important, but I'm going to keep this short and to the point: go win the game. The Lakers beat the Bucks on Friday, which was … Read Full Article about Lakers Game Preview: The Clippers