The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast

Latest Episodes:

What If...? Sep 17, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball touch briefly on Marc Gasol's exit from the team. Later, they discuss some "what if?" scenarios that could help define the team's success this season.

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Mailbag: The Lakers Offense (Part 2) Sep 08, 2021

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Tim again digs into your questions on the Lakers offense for this upcoming season!

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Mailbag: The Lakers Offense Sep 06, 2021

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Tim digs into your questions on the Lakers offense this upcoming season!

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Rondo Returns + DeAndre Jordan??? Sep 04, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Rajon Rondo returning to the team and what second unit lineups would look best around him. Later, they discuss the potential of DeAndre Jordan's impact on the Lakers***

***Recorded before it was reported DeAndre Jordan will sign with the Lakers

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Better Call (Rich) Paul Aug 29, 2021

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Tim, who is very much not a lawyer, digs into the Klutch-Nerleans Noel situation and what it could mean for the Lakers.

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No Bron, No Problem Aug 27, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball use Alex Regla's (Silver Screen & Roll) recent article on non-LeBron minutes over the last 2 years to frame their discussion and how the new pieces can fit together in seemingly endless ways. Later, Tim pitches his "undervalued guy who is still available" for one of the last roster spots.

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Lakers Roundup 3-2-1 Aug 24, 2021

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Tim reacts to news and analyzes the Lakers situation as he dives into 3 observations, 2 questions, and 1 prediction for the Lakers. Is THT about to have a breakout season? What does the Millsap news mean for the Lakers, for the Gasol situation, and how they can pivot to other big man options? What does the ceiling and floor look like for the Lakers offense and defense this season? Find it all here!

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Marc out, Millsap in? Aug 20, 2021

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Tim breaks down recent Lakers free agency news and the possibility that Marc Gasol won't be returning to the team this upcoming season. How does that shape rotations and what options are available to be signed to replace him? Tim also digs into the guard options the team has been looking into recently.

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DE-FENSE *clap clap* DE-FENSE Aug 19, 2021

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Tim dives into the Lakers defensive situation heading into the 2021-22 season based on the personnel changes the team has made, and answers over a dozen listener questions about what the team's performance might look like and the key tweaks the coaching staff can make to defensive roles, scheme coverages, and lineups to make the most of LA's defensive unit. He also introduces several key defensive concepts that you can watch for when enjoying games moving forward.

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Summer League + Dwight & Nunn Breakdown Aug 13, 2021

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the first week of the Vegas Summer League & how the new Lakers have fared. Then, they discuss Frank Vogel's extension and Dennis' exit to Boston. Finally, they dive into Dwight Howard's data from last year and do some film work on Kendrick Nunn while talking potential lineup options.

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