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How does the Lakers depth matchup vs. the rest of the Western Conference when you take away LeBron and AD? Pete, Mike, and Darius try to answer this question by looking at each Western Conference roster's 3-8 players and compare them to what the Lakers have to offer. Going team by team, the guys take a new angle on what West teams might surprise this season based on the quality of their depth and determine if the Lakers can not only lay claim to having the NBA's best duo, but also the best supporting cast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit htt

After scoring 33 points with 10 rebounds and 4 assists vs. the Clippers on Sunday night, Talen Horton-Tucker is staking his claim for a rotation spot when the regular season starts. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss THT's preseason so far and breakdown what has stood out to them, including how he's been so effective as a scorer and what he's brought defensively. Later they get into Marc Gasol's debut and discuss how his passing is already adding a new dimension to the Lakers offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/a

The offseason is officially over and preseason basketball is here with the Lakers facing off against the Clippers on Friday. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss what they're most excited for, what players they'll have a closer eye on, and their general expectations for the first preseason game after such a short turnaround. Later, the guys talk more about the team's young players, especially the intriguing Talen Horton-Tucker coming into his sophomore season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a league driven by its star players, the Lakers are as well positioned as possible with LeBron and Anthony Davis locked into deals for years to come. Around the rest of the NBA, however, some of the league's best players find themselves in situations that lack that same stability. From James Harden asking out of Houston to Kevin Durant coming back from his ruptured achilles in Brooklyn to Kawhi Leonard and Paul George trying to bounce back from their disappointing playoff exit across the STAPLES Center hallway, Pete, Darius, and Mike go around the league and discuss how things are aligning for several of the NBA's biggest stars as training camps open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To

How will the unique circumstances of this year's training camp affect the Lakers? Pete, Mike, and Darius try to answer that question by diving into the challenges Frank Vogel faces in trying to integrate new players and ramp up to the team's first regular season game in such a condensed timeframe. Later, the guys talk about what they think Vogel will focus most on during camp and what attributes this team has that can work in their favor and make Vogel's job a bit easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers were blessed with good news this week when LeBron James and Anthony Davis both committed to the franchise with new contracts, giving the team stability and setting them up for long term contention. Pete, Darius, and Mike celebrate the signings and discuss what it means for the organization to get these types of commitments from their franchise cornerstones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What will the Lakers starting lineup and rotation look like this season? In the wake of Dennis Schröder's comments about wanting to start for the defending champs, Pete, Darius, and Mike tackle this question, break down the myriad rotation options Frank Vogel will have at his disposal this season, and project some of the challenges that could bubble up when trying to manage a roster as deep as this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Montrezl Harrell left the Clippers with questions surrounding his motivations and his ability to perform in the playoffs. In this episode, Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the narratives that surround him, explore the questions about his defensive ability, and detail why he's a special offensive player who compounds an existing Lakers strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the Lakers re-signed Markieff Morris in free agency, their rotation looks to be set. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss how much the team improved from last year, how the full rotation could work night to night, and get into what potential hurdles exist in getting this group to coalesce. Later the guys get into which Western Conference teams have taken a step forward or a step back with free agency winding down, including whether the Clippers, Nuggets, and Warriors have been supplanted by other teams who made big moves in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo

The Lakers attacked free agency with the same force of LeBron or AD on the fastbreak, retaining KCP and signing Wes Matthews, Montrezl Harrell, and Marc Gasol. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the team's moves and breakdown how they think this new iteration of the team will play on both sides of the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After trading for Dennis Schröder the Lakers have waived Quinn Cook, seen Avery Bradley opt out of his contract, and had JaVale McGee decide to pick up his option to return to the team. Pete, Mike, and Darius break down these players' decisions and preview the Lakers' needs heading into what should be a fast moving free agent period. Later, the guys discuss news from around the NBA, including Klay Thompson's injury and the moves the Mavs, Suns, and Blazers have made to improve their rosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastch

The Lakers have acquired Dennis Schröder from the OKC Thunder, in exchange for Danny Green and the 28th pick in the 2020 Draft. In this episode, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how Schröder's dribble penetration ability brings a different dimension to the Lakers' offense, and whether or not he can defend deep into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are reports that the Lakers have agreed to a trade in principle with the OKC Thunder. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss how the move would impact how the Lakers build out their roster in free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From KCP to Dwight Howard to Alex Caruso and others, the Lakers do not win the 2019-20 NBA championship without the many contributions of their role players. Pete, Darius, and Mike reflect on the seasons of these players and highlight all they contributed on the journey to the Lakers in their title run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA and the players have agreed to terms on the framework of the 2020-21 season. Pete, Darius, and Mike dive into the details of the deal to discuss the financial terms of the agreement and debate how the Lakers and other teams around the league will approach the challenges (and potential benefits) of a 72 game season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his first year with the Lakers, Anthony Davis proved why he was worth everything the team gave up to trade for him. In their continuation of their series of pods celebrating the contributions to the Lakers championship season, Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss Davis' electric inaugural campaign in L.A., including his incredibly diverse offensive repertoire and the attributes that make him the best defensive player in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What will a December 22nd start date for the NBA season mean for the Lakers? Pete, Darius, and Mike talk about the impacts of a condensed off-season and what issues they see as being most important for the team to navigate. Then later, they pay tribute to the behind the scenes staffers and coaches who deserve credit for the team's drive to the championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Through truly unprecedented circumstances, LeBron James put together one of the great Lakers seasons we have ever seen, culminating in an NBA championship. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how the combination of LeBron's leadership and on-court play propelled the Lakers to the title and why they see no signs of him slowing down anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Championship teams usually get to defend their crown by "running back" the same team the following year. But, the Lakers head into the offseason with several key players from their title run potentially entering free agency. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how the team should approach those players and to what extent the potentially shortened offseason and desire to improve the team should impact roster decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers hoisted their 17th NBA championship trophy on October 11th, and rumors are swirling that the 2020-21 season will begin just over two months later, on December 22nd. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the impact of the quick turnaround on the NBA, with a focus on the Eastern Conference teams who could make the 2021 NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom Pete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices