Tim breaks down his level of confidence in 14 results that Lakers fans said need to happen for LA to be a real title contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim breaks down his level of confidence in 14 results that Lakers fans said need to happen for LA to be a real title contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Title Confidence Meter

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball finish their position group preview by discussing the Guard Rotation. Should D'Lo or Vincent start? Who should close? How can the team put Max Christie in a position to contribute in Year 2? All of that is discussed including how the team can maximize the ceiling of their guard rotation.Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball finish their position group preview by discussing the Guard Rotation. Should D'Lo or Vincent start? Who should close? How can the team put Max Christie in a position to contribute in Year 2? All of that is discussed including how the team can maximize the ceiling of their guard rotation. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

D'Lo vs Vincent

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball finish their deep dive into the Lakers Bigs, including a discussion about the pros &amp; cons of bringing back Gabriel or Thompson, and take a quick look at some other options outside the NBA who could possibly fit.Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball finish their deep dive into the Lakers Bigs, including a discussion about the pros &amp; cons of bringing back Gabriel or Thompson, and take a quick look at some other options outside the NBA who could possibly fit. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

BIG PLAN PT 2

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball dive deeper into what the Lakers should with their Bigs. What will they do when AD misses time and they don't add another big &amp; who should they target if they do? Later, Tim makes a strong argument for the next player he wants to add to the team.Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball dive deeper into what the Lakers should with their Bigs. What will they do when AD misses time and they don't add another big &amp; who should they target if they do? Later, Tim makes a strong argument for the next player he wants to add to the team. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

BIG PLAN 

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss the reports that the Lakers are interested in playing a Big next to AD. We discuss what that means for the rest of the Wing &amp; Big rotations, how AD has performed in each role historically, and later, we play fact or fiction with several bold statements about next season.Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss the reports that the Lakers are interested in playing a Big next to AD. We discuss what that means for the rest of the Wing &amp; Big rotations, how AD has performed in each role historically, and later, we play fact or fiction with several bold statements about next season. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

AD at the 4 + Fact.... or Fiction? 

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball dive deeper into the Wing Rotation for 2024... Is there a logjam or should they keep everyone for depth &amp; versatility? We discuss LeBron's minutes load, how Prince can stay on the court with LBJ &amp; AD, if Rui can keep up the 3 AND the D, and whether or not Vanderbilt can improve enough to be better than his role last season.Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball dive deeper into the Wing Rotation for 2024... Is there a logjam or should they keep everyone for depth &amp; versatility? We discuss LeBron's minutes load, how Prince can stay on the court with LBJ &amp; AD, if Rui can keep up the 3 AND the D, and whether or not Vanderbilt can improve enough to be better than his role last season. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Wing Logjam?

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball take questions from the Discord about how Max Christie can realistically contribute next year, what Summer League plays &amp; actions could translate well to the parent team, what to expect from Austin on Team USA, plus early lineup madness and MORE!!!!Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball take questions from the Discord about how Max Christie can realistically contribute next year, what Summer League plays &amp; actions could translate well to the parent team, what to expect from Austin on Team USA, plus early lineup madness and MORE!!!! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

MAILBAG

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss the first 4 Summer League games, including how Max Christie has developed, is JHS a short-term or long-term piece, does Castleton's success change how the Lakers approach another C, and what to do with Maxwell Lewis.Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss the first 4 Summer League games, including how Max Christie has developed, is JHS a short-term or long-term piece, does Castleton's success change how the Lakers approach another C, and what to do with Maxwell Lewis. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Summer League Roundup 

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss the recent Free Agent additions, including breaking down how Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes, &amp; Cam Reddish fit in. Streamed live on PlaybackMusic by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss the recent Free Agent additions, including breaking down how Gabe Vincent, Taurean Prince, Jaxson Hayes, &amp; Cam Reddish fit in. Streamed live on Playback Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

FREE AGENCY RECAP

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss the news of Bamba &amp; Beasley's declined contracts, if the team could look to sign them back, and then later discuss 3 options that could fit the backup C position (Plumlee, Saric, Love).Music by @sleepyghostmp3Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss the news of Bamba &amp; Beasley's declined contracts, if the team could look to sign them back, and then later discuss 3 options that could fit the backup C position (Plumlee, Saric, Love). Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Free Agent Preview: Bigs

Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball return to chop it up about all things Lakers.

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss Rui Hachimura's market and how his deal could affect the Lakers flexibility, and discuss a couple other targets at various price points (Watanabe, Bates-Diop, Crowder) and how they could fit in LA's plans if Rui doesn't return.Music by @sleepyghostmp3Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live on Playback at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss Rui Hachimura's market and how his deal could affect the Lakers flexibility, and discuss a couple other targets at various price points (Watanabe, Bates-Diop, Crowder) and how they could fit in LA's plans if Rui doesn't return. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live on Playback at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Free Agent Preview: Wings

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss potential FA guard paths for LA, including details from Project Ghostbusters on how the market will realistically shake out for D'Angelo Russell, Dennis Schroder, and Austin Reaves. Later, we discuss possible options in FA with our analysis focused on Dennis Smith Jr, Jevon Carter, Josh Okogie, &amp; Seth Curry.Music by @sleepyghostmp3Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss potential FA guard paths for LA, including details from Project Ghostbusters on how the market will realistically shake out for D'Angelo Russell, Dennis Schroder, and Austin Reaves. Later, we discuss possible options in FA with our analysis focused on Dennis Smith Jr, Jevon Carter, Josh Okogie, &amp; Seth Curry. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Free Agent Preview: Guards

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) to discuss what the new Lakers draft picks bring to the team. Is JHS ready to be a primary initiator? What does he need to work on to contribute long-term? Is Maxwell Lewis more than a bouncy scorer? Can any of the 2-way guys make an impact on the parent team this season?Music by @sleepyghostmp3Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST on Playback every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver) to discuss what the new Lakers draft picks bring to the team. Is JHS ready to be a primary initiator? What does he need to work on to contribute long-term? Is Maxwell Lewis more than a bouncy scorer? Can any of the 2-way guys make an impact on the parent team this season? Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball launch their SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST on Playback every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

DRAFT!!! w/ Mike Garcia

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss a few more options for the Lakers in the draft, including a breakdown of the types of roles they've been working out, then later, Tim breaks out the spreadsheet while discussing different paths forward (and what the roles they've been scouting could tell us about their plans).Music by @sleepyghostmp3LAKERS EXCEPTIONALISM SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIREDLIVE ON PLAYBACK.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss a few more options for the Lakers in the draft, including a breakdown of the types of roles they've been working out, then later, Tim breaks out the spreadsheet while discussing different paths forward (and what the roles they've been scouting could tell us about their plans). Music by @sleepyghostmp3 LAKERS EXCEPTIONALISM SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED LIVE ON <a href="http://PLAYBACK.TV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PLAYBACK.TV</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Analyzing Who LA Is Working Out 

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Tag the Roll's Zach Milner to discuss Jett Howard, Nick Smith Jr, and a handful of 2nd Round options. Streamed live on Playback with film on each player.Music by @sleepyghostmp3LAKERS EXCEPTIONALISM SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIREDLIVE ON PLAYBACK.TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Tag the Roll's Zach Milner to discuss Jett Howard, Nick Smith Jr, and a handful of 2nd Round options. Streamed live on Playback with film on each player. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 LAKERS EXCEPTIONALISM SUMMER SERIES of Lakers Coverage, going live at 6:00 PM PST every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the offseason. Featuring guests, video, and live whiteboard analysis! NO SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED LIVE ON <a href="http://PLAYBACK.TV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PLAYBACK.TV</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Draft Chat w/ Zach Milner

Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball discuss recent news about Austin Reaves becoming USAtin Reaves, Tim breaks down the state of the coaching staff and does the team need to find an offensive identity next season?Join us on Playback M/T/Th @ 6:00 PSTmusic by @sleepyghost mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball discuss recent news about Austin Reaves becoming USAtin Reaves, Tim breaks down the state of the coaching staff and does the team need to find an offensive identity next season? Join us on Playback M/T/Th @ 6:00 PST music by @sleepyghost mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Coaching Retrospective

Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball return to discuss the end of the Lakers season, how the team succeeded in the run to the WCF, what they need from the squad to run it back to the chip next year, and how some of the Summer's pivot points could play out.Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball return to discuss the end of the Lakers season, how the team succeeded in the run to the WCF, what they need from the squad to run it back to the chip next year, and how some of the Summer's pivot points could play out. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

What's Next?

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss an in-depth scouting report of the DEN-LAL series, including how to defend Jokic, who has a chance to become a starring role-player, and why Tim thinks Vando should be banished (for this series at least).Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss an in-depth scouting report of the DEN-LAL series, including how to defend Jokic, who has a chance to become a starring role-player, and why Tim thinks Vando should be banished (for this series at least). Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Denver Scouting Report

Tim digs into LA's victory over the Warriors in game 1, talking through what areas of the game each team had an advantage and where he'd want and anticipate to see adjustments heading into game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim digs into LA's victory over the Warriors in game 1, talking through what areas of the game each team had an advantage and where he'd want and anticipate to see adjustments heading into game 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

BIG Win vs GS in G1 & Adjustments for G2

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss a few key rotation decisions for the Lakers-Warriors series, which keys to the series to look for, and later take questions from the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord.Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Zayas &amp; Cranjis McBasketball discuss a few key rotation decisions for the Lakers-Warriors series, which keys to the series to look for, and later take questions from the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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