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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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  • Jul 24, 2020 · 39 min

    Can U Dig It?: Welcome to Waiters Island

    For the first time in months, the Lakers were back on TV, playing a real, live basketball game, even if it was just a meaningless scrimmage. Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) and fill-in host Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) got into their biggest takeaways from game, from the main lineups looking great, to Dion Waiters being a blast to watch (and adding an important skill), as well as Talen Horton-Tucker getting some extended run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 23, 2020 · 51 min

    I Love Basketball: What does basketball look like in the bubble?

    We got our first glimpse of what a socially-distanced basketball game looks like Wednesday, so Sabreena and Anthony discuss what they liked from the broadcast and what they didn't. Specifically, they enjoyed the extra space the players had on the bench, and on the sidelines without fans or photographers present. But they both wish that the league would work harder to mic the players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 21, 2020 · 42 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: Handing Out the 2020 NBA Awards

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about Markieff Morris entering the Orlando bubble. Anthony Davis signing a max contract extension after his appearance on Javale McGee's vlog. And handing out NBA Awards for 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 21, 2020 · 1 hr 6 min

    Lakers, Explained: Does LeBron James have an MVP case?

    On the latest episode of "Lakers, Explained," co-hosts Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) and Christian Rivas (@RadRivas) took YOUR questions from Twitter. First, the two talked about their thoughts on LeBron James' MVP case, as well as if the hype about Kyle Kuzma right now is worth buying in to. Then, they answered questions ranging from what closing lineup the Lakers should use to who their playoff rotation will be and a whole lot more (including one final, devastating one from Harrison's fiancee).

  • Jul 20, 2020 · 40 min

    The 30: Dwight Howard's comments on masks and vaccines, what to do with J.R. Smith and Dion Waiters, plus how Frank Vogel will handle all the changes of being in the bubble. With Anthony Irwin.

    In this episode, Anthony and Jas kick things off by discussing Dwight Howard's comments on Instagram that he does not believe in wearing masks, and that he doesn't support vaccines either. The guys share their thoughts on Howard's remarks, and why they have a negative impact on society. Following that, Anthony and Jas discuss who will have a bigger impact out of the Lakers newest additions: Dion Waiters and J.R. Smith. Which one will get more minutes in the rotation? and how will head coach Fran

  • Jul 17, 2020 · 50 min

    Can U Dig It?: Key games to watch when the Lakers return

    With games schedule to start in two weeks, Christian and Jacob broke down the key games on the Lakers' schedule, but not before they discussed Jacob's mullet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 16, 2020 · 39 min

    I Love Basketball: How much depth is enough for the Lakers?

    The Lakers are down a few players in Orlando, so Sabreena and Anthony begin by discussing the latest announced absence, that of Markieff Morris. They go over what Morris has brought to the team in his eight-game stint and what role he could theoretically play moving forward before examining just how many personnel losses the Lakers can realistically afford until they are no longer championship contenders. They conclude the show by discussing the anti-Semitic comments put forth recently by retire

  • Jul 15, 2020 · 36 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: No Bradley, No Rondo, What Will Vogel Do?

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the Lakers options after Avery Bradley opting out and Rajon Rondo's injury. Plus they talk about their favorite NBA Bubble memories so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 14, 2020 · 42 min

    Lakers, Explained: How will the Lakers replace Rajon Rondo?

    The Lakers have a few options to take the minutes that Rajon Rondo will miss. On the latest episode of "Lakers, Explained" host Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) and Christian Rivas (@RadRivas) discussed their thoughts on the team's possible solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 13, 2020 · 46 min

    The 30: With Hall of Fame photographer Andy Bernstein

    In this episode, Jas is joined by reaching Hall of Fame Sports Photographer and New York Times best-selling author, Andrew D. Bernstein. His podcast, Legends of Sport (LOS), now in its third season, is now being co-produced by the Los Angeles Times. To kick things off, Andy discusses staying in Orlando for the NBA bubble, and spending time away from his family. Then, Andy discussed working for the Lakers and Clippers, and how they perform during the NBA's restart. After that, Andy opens up about

  • Jul 9, 2020 · 46 min

    I Love Basketball: Revisiting The Decision, 10 years later

    It's the 10-year anniversary of The Decision, so Sabreena and Anthony take stock of how LeBron James, the league, and the Lakers have evolved since then. They start with where they were during The Decision itself and their initial reactions to LeBron's choice and the TV special. They then go over how that Miami Heat team changed the league, both in terms of player empowerment and with their new style of play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 7, 2020 · 54 min

    Lakers, Explained: Which players have the most to prove in the playoffs?

    As the Lakers get set to head to Disney World, which players on their roster have the most to gain from a big playoff performance? On the latest episode of Lakers, Explained, co-hosts Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) and Christian Rivas (@RadRivas) got together and talked about the guys with nothing to prove, the players that likely won't play a big enough role to matter, and all the guys that need to show something when the team heads to Orlando. Listen to the whole show for the breakdown (as well a

  • Jul 2, 2020 · 52 min

    I Love Basketball: Digging into the Lakers/Celtics and Lakers/Spurs rivalries

    It's SB Nation rivalry week, so Sabreena and Anthony take a look at two of the Lakers' most bitter rivals: the Boston Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs. They start by going over why the Boston rivalry resonates after all these years, even as the Celtics have only won one title in the last 33 years. They then go over how the Spurs ably filled the void left by the Celtics in the 90s to be the perfect foil to the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jun 30, 2020 · 42 min

    Lakers, Explained: J.R. Smith is a Laker

    The Lakers are set to sign J.R. Smith soon, and so Christian and Harrison got together to talk about some of the most pertinent questions around the signing. How will he fit? Will he make an impact, or even be in the rotation? What does he give the Lakers that they didn't have before? They discussed all those questions and more on the latest episode of "Lakers, Explained." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jun 29, 2020 · 40 min

    The 30: The Lakers schedule is released, Avery Bradley opts out of Orlando, and which teams have the best odds to win the NBA championship. With Anthony Irwin.

    To kick off this episode, Anthony and Jas break down the Lakers eight-game schedule for the restart in Orlando. The guys discuss how important the remaining regular season games are to the Lakers, and what they should be looking to work on before the playoffs start. Following that, Anthony and Jas discuss the impact of Avery Bradley's decision not to join the team in Orlando. How can head coach Frank Vogel help mitigate Bradley's absence with the current roster, or if the Lakers should bring in

  • Jun 25, 2020 · 36 min

    I Love Basketball: How can the Lakers replace Avery Bradley?

    Sabreena and Anthony discuss what the Lakers will be missing in their starting lineup without Avery Bradley in Orlando, specifically his defensive production and the chemistry he has developed with the rest of the team. They go over how Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Alex Caruso can increase their roles in Bradley's absence, and what sort of the production the Lakers can expect from Dion Waiters and J.R. Smith, provided the team signs him as a replacement player. Learn more about your ad choices.

  • Jun 23, 2020 · 36 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: Lakers undergo Coronavirus testing

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the Lakers beginning the process to head to Orlando. A few NBA players test positive for Coronavirus. And who would you rather have in the bubble Dwight Howard or Boogie Cousins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jun 23, 2020 · 32 min

    Lakers, Explained: The Jason Kidd/Knicks situation

    Normal host Harrison Faigen was joined by former co-host Anthony Irwin to talk over whether they think the Lakers will lose Jason Kidd to the Knicks, how that would affect the team if they did, what impact they think he’s had this year, and how well prepared the team would be to replace him if they needed to do so. They also talked about the Lakers' secret workouts. All that and more on today's show. You can listen to the second half of their conversation on Locked on Lakers here. Learn more abo