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PART 2: LeBron fans are ready for him to leave the Lakers Feb 24, 2026

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A listener asked about player-centric vs. team fandom, which led to Anthony explaining why he covers the Lakers the way he does. No player is bigger than the team.

FULL: Lakers embarrass themselves against Celtics Feb 23, 2026

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Anthony has had enough after the Lakers, fully healthy, got their asses kicked by the Celtics -- who are still playing without their best player.

PART 1: Lakers lack culture completely Feb 23, 2026

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The Celtics beat the crap out of the Lakers because they're committed to a basketball culture, whereas the Lakers are still wandering through the desert hoping another star fall in their lap.

PART 2: Let's talk about Austin... Feb 23, 2026

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Anthony explains his concerns on Austin against long, physical perimeter defenders when referees swallow their whistle. Given the decision the Lakers have on him this summer, these games are tough to look past. Still, not all of it is even within Austin's control, and that's where Anthony is most nervous. He discusses that, then finishes with some questions from the live audience.

THE HOOK: What does the Lon Rosen hire mean? Second half expectations; LeBron's future Feb 20, 2026

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Pete and Anthony got together for back-to-back weeks because of just how crazy this week was. Buckle up, buttercup.

PART 1: The Lakers had themselves a week... Feb 20, 2026

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Anthony and Pete discuss the move from Tim Harris to Lon Rosen and the process that went into it. What might the fallout be from it? What should that fallout be?

PART 2: Basketball-wise, what should we be looking for? LeBron's future in LA... Feb 20, 2026

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Anthony and Pete turn their attentions to the basketball, as it is finally resuming tonight. The guys talk about what they'll be looking for from the team on both sides of the ball, as well as from a more macros standpoint. With a little extra time left at the end of the episode, they also discuss LeBron's future -- whether that be with the Lakers or on a different team.

FULL: Who is Lon Rosen and what does him replacing Tim Harris mean? Feb 19, 2026

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Anthony reacts to the Lakers announcing Tim Harris in very short order after reports surfaced that Tim Harris would be stepping down after this season. He also explains who Lon Rosen is, which seems important too. He wraps with questions from the live audience, who seemed pretty hopeful this might lead to more change.

PART 1: Lakers hire Lon Rosen; What to make of the timeline Feb 19, 2026

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Lon Rosen was selected preeeeeeetty quickly. This would seem to give us a bit of a hint as to how things went down with Tim Harris. It's also fair to wonder whether this might lead to similar exits from Harris' soon to be former peers from within the organization.

PART 2: What does Lon Rosen's hiring mean for Rob Pelinka, The Rambi, etc? Feb 19, 2026

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Lakers fans have become pretty rabid in their desire to see a complete overhaul of Jeanie Buss' inner circle (and for good reason). So, with Lon Rosen already replacing one of the members of that inner circle, should we be connecting dots to the next moves? Maybe? Hopefully? Also, Anthony explains why Rob Pelinka is the made man he seems to be and answers other questions from the audience.

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