Lakers Talk with Allen Sliwa

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The first hour started with Andy Kamenetzky reacting to the 9-4 start and how they "sort of" surpassed expectations up until now. Then, should Dalton Knecht get inserting in the starting lineup after averaging 20 points in the last 3 games? A-Kam discussed. Plus, The Ringer's Rob Mahoney came on to talk about the MVP season Anthony Davis is having right now and his thoughts on the depth of the Lakers' roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 of Lakers Talk got going with a discussion of how the team looks through the 1st 10 games. SB Nation's Harrison Faigen came on to talk about the dominance of Anthony Davis in the early part of the season, what Cam Reddish brings to the starting lineup, and his assessment of JJ Redick through 10 games. Then, "Crunch Time" with talk on the NBA Cup and the white-hot Cleveland Cavs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started the show giving an update on Anthony Davis' eye injury and if he's going to miss significant time. Plus, do the Lakers have the same flaws as last season? Andy thinks they do, but they are getting better at correcting the mistakes. Then, South Bay Lakers' Head Coach Zach Guthrie came on to talk about his road to being a G-League coach and how young players can use the G-League to propel themselves to become better professional basketball players. And, is Quincy Olivari ready to jump to the big squad? Andy talked about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ did something different with his rotation in the last couple games, and Andy Kamenetzky noticed and loved it but wanted Redick to make another change. Bleacher Report and Mempihis Grizzlies SuperFan Molly Morrison called in to help Andy preview Lakers/Grizzlies and talk about how the Grizzlies "steal the Lakers' scraps" and turn them in to good rotation players. Also, should D'Lo or Austin go to the bench? A-Kam and crew discussed. Plus, "Crunch Time" with talk on the 2020 Championship team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a really good first week of the season, the Lakers took a step back on their 1st road trip with a loss to the lowly Detroit Pistons, so Andy Kamenetzky reacted to all of that. Plus, a look at Anthony Davis, who is playing really well, but got an ankle injury vs Detroit. Khobi Price, Lakers Beat Writer for the So Cal News Group, came on to talk about what's wrong with the Lakers on their road trip and the effect JJ Redick has on the team already. And how would you rate LeBron's season so far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 started with Andy concerned about the bench since the Lakers are getting no production from Gabe Vincent and Max Christie. Then, Danny Cunningham from "Locked On Cavs" called in to preview Cavs/Lakers and tell Andy why the Cavs are undefeated at 4-0. Plus, A-Kam thinks Bronny James will get minutes in the Cavs/Lakers game before being sent to the G-League. Also, "Crunch Time" with talk on two struggling teams, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Denver Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started off the show reacting to the 3-1 start to the Lakers regular season. Plus, how much will Christian Koloko help the already thin frontcourt? Andy discussed. Also, Tim of the "Cranjis McBasketball" fame on social media, came on to talk about his impression of the Lakers 3-1 start and JJ Redick's fiery approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 started with Andy giving out a crazy stat in the last time the Lakers won their regular season opener. Then, longtime talk show host Dave Palet, who covered the Kobe/Shaq Lakers, called in to talk about his expectations for the upcoming season and how JJ Redick compares to his favorite Lakers coach of all-time, Pat Riley. Plus, how does Dalton Knecht fit in to JJ's rotation? A-Kam talked about it. And, "Crunch Time" with predictions for the upcoming regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Preseason coming to a close, Andy Kamenetzky opened the show with the "Good and Bad" from the past 2 weeks, including watching Anthony Davis already playing at an MVP level. Then, Andy predicts how "electric" it will be when LeBron and Bronny James hit the court together. Also, Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic, called in to talk about the huge Knicks/T'Wolves trade over the Summer that shook the balance of the NBA and preview Lakers/T'Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A-Kam opens up Hour 2 with reaction to ESPN's Baxter Holmes' articles on Bronny James and Jerry West. Then, with the game vs Golden State as a "dress rehearsal," Andy went down the line to each guy expected to make the 9-man rotation. Plus, The Athletic's Sam Amick called in to talk about what he expects from this year's team, Anthony Davis and his order for the Western Conference. Also, "Crunch Time" with a new game called "Worried/Not Worried!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AD has been playing at an "MVP" level already in the Preseason, and Andy Kamenetzky thinks he needs to play like this every night for the Lakers to succeed in the Western Conference. Then, Andy thinks JJ Redick was "playing us" in that he wants the team to take at least 50 3-pointers a game. Plus, ESPN's Baxter Holmes gives us insight on Bronny James and the late, great Jerry West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 started off with Andy and Producer Funches talking about the biggest NBA celebrity fans, with Andy coming up with his own roster for JUST Lakers celebrity fans. Then, our own Beto Duran called in to talk about what he seen from the Lakers the 1st two Preseason games and a little more insight to Bronny James. Plus, will the Lakers attempt 50 3-pointers per game like JJ Redick says? Andy talked about it. Plus, "Crunch Time" with a look at some other of the Preseason action around the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky opened up the show reacting to the 1st two Lakers Preseason games, as he thinks LeBron James and Anthony Davis looked very good so early in the "basketball year." Plus, A-Kam talked about the historic moment between father and son, LeBron and Bronny, as they played a few minutes together in the loss vs the Phoenix Suns. Then, The SportsHeadlines Show's Sean Davis called in to talk about how "structured" the Lakers offense looks under JJ Redick and what NBA player compares to Bronny James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

D'Angelo Russell made a "revelation" today during Lakers' Media Day that compelled Andy Kamenetzky to ask him another question during his presser. Then, Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus talked about what he saw at Lakers' Media Day and the search for a "traditional Center" to play backup Center. Plus, what role will Dalton Knecht play in the regular season? And, "Crunch Time" with reaction to Karl Anthony-Towns getting traded to the New York Knicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky had all the reaction and important quotes from the 2024 Lakers Media Day. Plus, Andy was happy with LeBron James' energy heading in to his 22nd season. And, can AD finally win an individual award? A-Kam thinks so. Then, Lakers Film Room's Pete Zayas called in to talk more about observations from Media Day and who intrigues him the most on this roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A-Kam reacted more to JJ Redick's appearance on ESPN's Lowe Post Podcast, as the new Lakers' coach said he plans to "empower" Anthony Davis in whatever individual goals he has for himself in the upcoming season. Then, The Volume's Jason Timpf called in to talk about the biggest question marks for the Lakers and what team he thinks will be the most improved. Also, does Rui Hachimura have what it takes to be the 3rd option? AK wondered. Plus, "Crunch Time!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick was on ESPN's Lowe Post Podcast, so Andy reacted to what he had so say on the week before Lakers' Media Day. JJ revealed what his starting lineup will be and Andy gives him "kudos" for already deciding who "his guys" are. And did JJ "skip the line?" Plus, Spectrum's Mike Bresnahan called in to talk about his expectations for Anthony Davis and his reaction to the players not having "Camp LeBron" before training camp officially starts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2 of Lakers Talk started with A-Kam wondering about the possibility of Jimmy Butler coming to the Lakers and what it would cost the team to get the All-Star. Then, The Athletic's Dave Dufour joined Andy to talk about why he thinks the Lakers "got better" during the Summer and why he thinks JJ Redick will be a great coach. Also, "Crunch Time" with Producer Funch and talk on the "comeback" of Ben Simmons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky opened the show reacting to ESPN.com's article on how the team is currently constructed and what we could expect from them in the coming months. Plus, who is Christian Koloko? Andy talks about the newly signed Center. Then, Silver Screen and Roll's Alex Regla came on to talk more about the Koloko signing, the team shooting more 3's, and what Laker he will be watching closely in the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices