The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast

Cranjis McBasketball, Tom Zayas
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The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast

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

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Lakers Show They're Worth Investing In

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss an eventful week in Lakers Basketball, including a recap of each game this week, including big Wins vs. Boston & Golden State, how much better the team defense has looked, whether the 2 Big lineups are working, and Vando's return. Later, they discuss some interesting comments from JJ Redick about the team's organized offense rate, and finally, talk about AD's recent interview with Shams and whether or not the team is worth investing in and how they should do it. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check out our private Lakers Discord in the link below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 38m

  2. JAN 18

    Should the Lakers Play 2 Bigs?

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the past week in Lakers basketball, including the close Win vs Brooklyn, how LA played against the Miami Zone, and what went wrong in the 2nd half vs San Antonio. Later, they discuss the addition of Trey Jemison at the expense of Quincy Olivari, what it means for the team's plans around the backup 5 position, and whether or not the Jaxson Hayes-AD two Big lineup is a good idea. Finally, a brief segment on how good Austin has been this season as a Playmaker. Outro music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check out the link below for access to our LakerSexMafia Discord Server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 9m

  3. JAN 11

    MEGA POD - D'Lo Swapped for DFS, Offensive Scheme Trends, Dalton's Woes, & Fighting on Walker Kessler

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return from the break for a MEGA POD. Topics include thoughts on the DFS for D'Lo swap, including what the team's looked post-trade, how the Offense has looked over the past few weeks, some Good (and Bad) of Austin's new PG Role, what's up with Dalton Knecht, and finally, discuss the possibility of trading for Walker Kessler. Outro Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 46m

  4. 12/13/2024

    How the Lakers Can Use Their Time Off to Improve

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball catch up on a week without a lot of actual basketball and break down recent rumors & injury news, discuss what the Lakers can do during their 4-day break between games to improve their scheme & execution, how and why the Lakers Post Play has been so much worse this season, and finally, regrade the Lakers' scheme after the first 24 games of the season. Find the Lakers Post Help Troubles video on the Lakers Exceptionalism YouTube (now live & for free). Check out the Lakers Exceptionalism Discord in the link in this description! Music by @sleepyghost mp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 23m

  5. 12/06/2024

    Unpacking the Lakers' Struggles + Early Trade Targets Primer

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball breakdown the Lakers disastrous week, including some of the Postgame quotes from JJ Redick, LeBron & AD. Then, they check in on the Lakers' Organized Offense and how it's a result of poor coverage fits, execution, and shot making. Later, they discuss some recently reported trade targets and how they could (or could not) turn the Lakers season around. Check out our Discord for more LEP Content! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 9m

  6. 12/02/2024

    Has LA Hit Their Ceiling?

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers rough 1-4 week, including how the Offense has fallen off in the past several games, the motivation behind putting Dalton Knecht in the starting lineup, if the switching scheme is hurting their Defense, and whether or not the team has hit it's ceiling with this roster. Check out the Lakers Discord with the link below! Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m

  7. 11/21/2024

    Knecht Exceptionalism + Are the Lakers a Title Contender?

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss Dalton Knecht's incredible week, including how he's been on fire for a week, the state of his effectiveness as an Off-Screen Shooter and where he can improve. Later, they discuss if the Lakers are a title contender by identifying some of their team fundamentals (ORTG, DRTG, and more). Where does LA need to improve to land in the handful of title contenders? Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Check out the link for access to the LE Discord! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 5m

  8. 11/15/2024

    Lineup Change Ripple Effects

    Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the recent Starting Lineup change with Cam Reddish replacing D'Angelo Russell. Topics include, can Cam keep this level of play up, how has the overall lineups changed since the swap, how has the change effected AD & Bron's role & usage, how Dalton Knecht saved the Win vs Memphis, and a check-in on Player Roles and whether or not each player is being used the right way. Music by @sleepyghostmp3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 24m
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