Lakers Talk with Allen Sliwa

Hour 2 started with Andy and Funch going back to Rob Pelinka's and JJ Redick's comments on how they will get a "better understanding" of the team at around the 30 game mark, to which the Lakers are at right now. Then, NBA Podcaster Aaron Larsuel helped A-Kam preview the big Christmas Lakers/Warriors game and the play of LeBron, who turns 40 in about a week. Also, talk on Magic Johnson's comments about a huge "What If" and "Crunch Time" with a discussion on Victor Wembanyama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky's "Christmas Show" had him dive in to the much improved defense and to the all of a sudden bad offense, and what is contributing to it. Then, Silver Screen and Roll's Edwin Garcia came on to talk about going "all in" this season and why the Western Conference is "wide open." Plus, Andy had some thoughts on the Western Conference race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Hour 2, Andy Kamenetzky wondered who could and would be available since the trading window is finally open. To talk more about LeBron's longevity, the up and down season and who he thinks could be on the move was the Athletic's Jovan Buha. Should the Lakers go "all-in" this season? A-Kam tried to answer the question. And, "Crunch Time!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetzky started the show reacting to the Lakers' huge win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Then, A-Kam still doesn't know how the team should approach the LeBron situation. Also, Tom Zayas from the "Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast" called in to talk more LeBron, the move to put Max Christie in the starting lineup and what to expect since trades can happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would AND could the Lakers ever trade LeBron? Andy Kamenetzky doesn't think so but lots of Lakers fans are thinking it. To talk about the way JJ Redick as started off his coaching career, the Lakers offensive problems, and what could cure them was Bleacher Report's Mo Dakhil. Also, 13 years ago, something happened to the Lakers that pretty much changed them and the whole NBA, so A-Kam and Producer Funch discussed. Then, "Crunch Time" with another crazy anniversary that happened 20 years on this day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Kamenetkzy reacted to the Lakers finally getting a win after losing 3 straight games, and winning without LeBron, who sat out because of a foot injury. Plus, is LeBron playing too much? Are the Lakers relying on him too much? Andy thinks the team and LeBron need to take a "step back." To talk more about this, JJ Redick, and other team issues was Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a quarter through the regular season, Andy Kamenetzky assessed the Lakers with a little help from Producer Funch. Then, from "Locked On Heat" Wes Goldberg called in to help Andy preview the Lakers/Heat and also talk some stories from around the league. Plus, who should get a statue next with news that Phil Jackson's statue could be on the way after Pat Riley's. Also, in "Crunch Time," when will the Washington Wizards win again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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