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Anthony Irwin

Anthony Irwin takes a daily look at the Los Angeles Lakers in his own unique way, with the help of any number of guests from throughout NBA coverage, and beyond.

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  • Oct 22, 2020 · 39 min

    I Love Basketball: Season Review - Anthony Davis

    Sabreena and Anthony recap Anthony Davis' first season in purple and gold, starting with the trade that brought him to Los Angeles and ending with the big man's spectacular postseason. They go through what the expectations were of Davis, what he looked at like at the start of the season, and how he improved over the course of the year to the point where he was oftentimes the best Laker in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Oct 21, 2020 · 34 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: Season Review - Rajon Rondo

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about why getting rid of Luol Deng's contract is important for the Lakers free agency plans. Plus a season in review for Rajon Rondo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Oct 20, 2020 · 53 min

    Should the Lakers even consider a Derrick Rose trade?

    On the latest episode of the Silver Screen and Roll podcast, Anthony and Harrison discussed the latest rumors connecting the Lakers to Derrick Rose, where they think such reporting is coming from, and what the Pistons might want for him in a possible trade. They also discussed if we think Rose fits at all with this team and if a deal like this makes sense for the Lakers, which might be two entirely different questions. After that, Anthony and Harrison kicked off the audio version of our season i

  • Oct 19, 2020 · 1 hr 24 min

    Can U Dig It?: Player grades for the 2019-20 Lakers

    To get you all prepared for the Lakers player reviews that will be going up on Silver Screen and Roll this week, Jacob and Christian gave grades for every player on this year's roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Oct 16, 2020 · 30 min

    The 30: Previewing the Lakers' offseason, how long will Anthony Davis and LeBron James be in L.A., which free agents should the Lakers bring back and which team will be the Lakers biggest challenger next season? With Christian Rivas

    In this episode, Christian and Jas kick things off by discussing Anthony Davis' contract extension and what it might look like. Following that, the guys discuss which of the Lakers with player options they want back in the fold for the 2021 NBA season. Then, Christian and Jas get into why Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will be better off signing a one-year deal with the team before testing free agency next year and how the Lakers' big man rotation will look in 2021. After that, they talk about the Lak

  • Oct 15, 2020 · 1 hr

    I Love Basketball: Our favorite moments of the 2019-20 season

    The 2019-20 Lakers season has come to an end, and there’s no time like the present to relive the very best moments of this championship team. On the latest episode of “I Love Basketball”, Sabreena and Anthony pick their favorite memories from all of the non-superstar players on this team. To add a little intrigue, they each drafted five players (not LeBron James and Anthony Davis) and then picked one moment from each of those players. Who do you think captured this season best? Learn more about

  • Oct 13, 2020 · 29 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: The Lakers are CHAMPIONS!

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla put a bow on this years long but historic Lakers season that culminated with the Lakers winning their 17th NBA Finals championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Oct 12, 2020 · 28 min

    Postgame Show: The Los Angeles Lakers are NBA champions

    The Los Angeles Lakers dominated from start to finish on Sunday night in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, winning 106-93 to capture the NBA title. In one of their most dominant defensive performances of the season, Anthony Davis and the Lakers used a stifling defense to outscore the Heat 36-16 in the second quarter, including a 28-4 run to end the half, to come away with the win. LeBron James was named Finals MVP after notching yet another Finals triple-double on Sunday with 28 points, 14 rebounds and

  • Oct 10, 2020 · 30 min

    The 30: Breaking down the Lakers loss to the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. With Christian Rivas

    In this episode, Christian and Jas discuss the Los Angeles Lakers Game 5 loss to the Miami Heat. The guys kick things off by breaking down the end of the game and why Danny Green disappointed Lakers fans again by missing a wide-open shot that could have won Game 5. Following that, Christian and Jas talk about LeBron James and his dominating performance where he almost led the team to a victory. Then, they get into how this was a really good game for Miami, while the Lakers played below the level

  • Oct 8, 2020 · 50 min

    I Love Basketball: The 2019-20 Lakers made defense fun

    On this episode of "I Love Basketball", Sabreena and Anthony reflect on how the Lakers bucked the trends of the modern NBA to create a defensive behemoth, one that managed to surprised the rest of the league. They go over why it's been so satisfying to root for a team like this, and how the front office deserves credit for zagging in its roster construction. They conclude by reflecting on the Lakers' decision to wear the Mamba jerseys in a potential closeout game Friday. Learn more about your ad

  • Oct 6, 2020 · 37 min

    Lakers, Explained: Why the Lakers look set for a bounce back

    Harrison and Christian have reunited for another episode of "Lakers, Explained" and it couldn't have come under less fun circumstances. The Lakers had a frustrating loss to the Heat in Game 3, and the guys credited the Heat for doing some things really well, but also wanted to dive into what the Lakers can do better. So after breaking down the reasons why Bam Adebayo coming back might not be the end of the world for L.A., they dove into the issues for the Lakers, and what they see happening goin

  • Oct 4, 2020 · 27 min

    Postgame Show: Jimmy Butler destroys the Lakers

    Jimmy Butler was magnificent, brilliant, dominant, unstoppable and any other number of adjectives on Sunday as his 40-point triple double led Miami to a 115-104 win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, pulling the Heat to within a game at 2-1. Butler's historic night saw him shooting 14-of-20 from the field and 12-of-14 from the line to reach 40 points while notching 13 assists and 11 rebounds in just the third 40-point triple-double in Finals history. The Lakers did little to help their cause on the ni

  • Oct 1, 2020 · 42 min

    The 30: The Lakers dominate the Heat to win Game 1 of the NBA Finals. with Anthony Irwin

    In this episode, Anthony and Jas breakdown the Los Angeles Lakers Game 1 win over the Miami Heat. To kick things off, the guys discuss why the Lakers turned things around after a slow start in the series opener and dominate Miami the rest of the way. Anthony and Jas then get into why L.A. is a terrible matchup for the Heat, despite Miami's strong play throughout the postseason. Following that, the guys talk about how NBA media members who took the Heat to win could get things so wrong, and the L

  • Sep 29, 2020 · 43 min

    Lakers, Explained: The problem with the depth discussion

    Over the last day since the Lakers found out they would be playing the Heat in the Finals, there have been a lot of attempts to break down this series in a few different ways. One of them is trying to see which team has the most depth, which Harrison and Anthony think is a mistake in a few ways, and they broke down why. After that, Anthony had a question for Harrison: Why do people keep thinking Anthony Davis hasn't proven himself in the playoffs yet? They discussed a few reasons they think it m

  • Sep 28, 2020 · 38 min

    NBA Finals Preview: What should the Lakers expect from the Heat?

    For the first time in NBA history, the Lakers and Heat will face off in the Finals, and while it's not the series that many expected going into the season, the stage is set for a fun series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Sep 25, 2020 · 29 min

    The 30: The Lakers are one win away from the NBA Finals

    In this episode, Jas is joined by Jacob Rude to breakdown the Los Angeles Lakers 114-108 win over the Denver Nuggets to take a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference Final. To kick things off, the guys discuss how it isn't cute to suggest the Nuggets have the Lakers right where they want them after beating the L.A. Clippers and Utah Jazz after being down 3-1. Then, Jacob and Jas discuss how Anthony Davis and LeBron James are the separating factors between the teams, and why they have the edge

  • Sep 24, 2020 · 28 min

    The Lakers need more from Kyle Kuzma

    Following a lackluster performance by the Lakers in Game 3, our hosts Anthony Irwin and Christian Rivas talk about the adjustments Los Angeles can make in Game 4, and the players they'd like to see more (and less) of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices