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LeBron James returned to the gym to get ready for the Summer Olympics while his former teammate Kyrie Irving prepares for the NBA Finals. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss how Kyrie led the Mavericks’ turnaround this season and react to his comments on the impact Kobe Bryant had on him. Plus we make some Finals predictions.

The basketball world lost a legend this week with the passing of Hall of Famer Bill Walton. Longtime NBA writer Mark Medina joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan to share some of their personal interactions with Walton over the years. Plus, they discuss the latest in the Lakers search for their next head coach.

Whomever the Lakers hire as their next head coach will have two All-NBA players as the foundation, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis were honored this week. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan discuss if the voters got it right… and assess the latest in the Lakers search for a new head coach. Plus, how effective defensively would the recent Warriors dynasty be against the Shaq & Kobe Lakers?

How much will the Lakers value previous coaching experience when hiring their next head coach? Kevin Ding joins Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan and makes the case for JJ Redick despite not having coached in the NBA versus other candidates who have years of NBA coaching on their resumes. Plus, with the NBA Draft Combine being held, will the Lakers find a way to select Bronny James in next month’s Draft?

A week after Darvin Ham was let go, the Lakers begin their search for their next head coach. Jovan Buha joins Allie Clifton and Chris McGee to discuss the leading candidates and makes the case for longtime NBA player JJ Redick to be the Lakers next head coach. Plus, why doesn’t Anthony Davis get more respect nationally as one of the best defensive players in the NBA?

After losing in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers dismissed Head Coach Darvin Ham. Allie Clifton, Chris McGee and Mike Bresnahan react to the decision and discuss where the season fell short. Plus, what kind of coach will they look to hire to replace Ham?