The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Free Agency Wrap Up Jul 11, 2022

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Tim and Tom dig into the Lakers new free agent class, how the currently assembled Lakers look, and discuss the Kyrie and Pacers trade options

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Draft Reactions + FA Sadness Jun 28, 2022

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers draft & UDFA additions including Max Christie, Scottie Pippen Jr, Shareef O'Neal & then discuss the Free Agent players who may be in the Lakers' price range and how they could fit into the roster in 22-23. Spoiler alert: it's bad.

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Draft Prep feat. Mike Garcia Jun 22, 2022

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Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) joins Tim to discuss a few players the Lakers could target this draft to fill specific team needs and contribute immediately (Stretch Big, Wing Shooter & POA Defender, etc.).

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Lakers Hire Chris Jent Jun 20, 2022

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Tim digs into the Lakers most recent coaching hire: lead assistant Chris Jent

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Finals Jun 16, 2022

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball briefly discuss the Rasheed Wallace hire & social media outrage about AD not shooting yet this Summer before discussing the Finals matchup between the Warriors and the Celtics.

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BALL DONT LIE Jun 06, 2022

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The Lakers are reportedly looking into hiring Rasheed Wallace to join Darvin Ham's staff. Tim digs into Wallace's coaching background and where he'd fit in with the Lakers.

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Darvin Ham, Welcome to Los Angeles Jun 03, 2022

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Tim digs into the Darvin Ham signing, runs through a report card on Ham, what we should expect to translate to LA, and what the next steps are with assistants.

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Expired Ham May 28, 2022

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball recorded this podcast before the news that Coach Darvin Ham was named the Lakers Head Coach, but their conversation is still relevant in how to approach finding the right assistant coach.

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The Lakers Request to Interview Atkinson & Lee May 13, 2022

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The Lakers have requested to interview Kenny Atkinson (GSW) and Charles Lee (MIL) for their head coach vacancy, so Tim digs into the film and data on both candidates to share how they'd fit into LA's coaching needs and tiers and how they fit into tiers of candidates.

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The Brain Trust May 07, 2022

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers' core decision makers from Jeanie to Phil Jackson and everyone in between. Who should be part of the process and how can the Lakers get back to success with so many decision makers?

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