The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast

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

  1. 07/27/2025

    Marcus Smart

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dig deep into the Lakers acquisition of Marcus Smart, including the various high-level defensive versatility & skillset he brings to the team, how to utilize his versatility in different lineups, and how his Offensive role may change from ball handler for the first time in his career. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord through the link in the description!Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here!

    1h 13m

  2. 07/04/2025

    Lakers Add Deandre Ayton & Jake LaRavia

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers quiet offseason so far but take a deep dive into Deandre Ayton, how his skillset fits into what we were looking for in a Big next to Luka, identifying how he can be more impactful in LA than he was in Portland, and later, dig into what Jake LaRavia brings to the team, including where he should play positionally, how his role might change on the Lakers. Finally, we discuss what De'Anthony Melton would bring if the team were able to add him to the roster. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check out our Discord through the link in the description!Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here!

    1h 22m

  3. 06/13/2025

    Center of Attention

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the most important Center skills necessary for whatever Big the Lakers will look to add and rank them from most to least important for the 25-26 Roster. Later, they dig into 11 different trade or free agent options and how they stack up next to what the team needs most. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check out the LakersEx Discord -- link in description!Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here!

    1h 36m

  4. 05/11/2025

    Unpacking the Lakers 1st Round Exit

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return with a dive into how the Lakers season ended in the 1st round, including what went wrong with their scheme, how JJ Redick relied on the wrong adjustments, why the team didn't play Jaxson Hayes in the final 6 quarters, and what to make of JJ's first season as head coach. Check out our Discord, link below! Music by @sleepyghostmp3Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here!

    58 min

  5. 04/26/2025

    Game 3 Reactions + Reasons For Optimism

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the disappointing Game 3 loss, breaking down the adjustments (or lack thereof) on both sides of the ball, how and why the turnovers should (hopefully) be a one-off, how the Lakers haven't figured out the Wolves switching defense, and dig into some reasons for optimism in Game 4. Check out our Discord in the link in the description! Music by @sleepyghostmp3Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here!

    56 min

  6. 04/20/2025

    Game 1 Reactions w/ Jovan Buha

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball hop on with Jovan Buha, senior Lakers writer for the Athletic and host of the Buha's Block podcast (link in description), to breakdown the Lakers disappointing Game 1 Loss to Minnesota and provide our takeaways, adjustments, and a little bit of exceptionalism. Music by @sleepyghostmp3Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here!

    1h 2m

  7. 04/16/2025

    Lakers vs Wolves Series Preview

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive DEEP into both sides of the ball to find any and every possible advantage the Lakers can gain from the Wolves matchup. Topics include: How to guard Anthony Edwards, what to do with Julius Randle in the post, how the Lakers defensive scheme will stack up, why the Lakers 3-headed Playmaker group will dictate terms to Minnesota's defense, some plays that will work well, and why Minnesota's switchy lineup might not be their best bet against LA. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check out our Discord in the link in the description!Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here!

    1h 33m

  8. 04/07/2025

    Statement Win

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive deep into the Lakers statement win in OKC by breaking down whether or not the team got lucky with their best shot making game of the season, how the team was able to generate open shots, why the Lakers playmakers could be difficult for OKC to guard in a playoff matchup, how the team slowed them down on defense, and later, a brief dive into the numbers of the lakers LBJ-Luka-DFS-Rui-Austin small ball lineup. Check out our Discord and follow us on Playback! Music by @sleepyghostmp3Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord here!

    1h 17m
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