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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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  • Jun 21, 2020 · 29 min

    The 30: With Los Angeles Lakers forward Devontae Cacok

    In this episode, Jas is joined by Los Angeles Lakers forward Devontae Cacok. To kick things off, Devontae and Jas discuss the impacts of the Black Live Matter movement, and pandemic, and how it will affect the NBA's restart in Orlando. Following that, Devontae gets into his thoughts on the drawbacks of being in the bubble for an extended period of time, and the challenges facing the players if the league resumes play. After the break, Devontae reflects back on his journey to the. NBA, and what i

  • Jun 19, 2020 · 42 min

    Podcast: Is DeMarcus Cousins a viable option for the Lakers?

    With the possibility of someone from the Lakers sitting out looming, we take a look at how the Lakers might adapt to not having Avery Bradley and Dwight Howard with both internal and external options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jun 18, 2020 · 46 min

    I Love Basketball: What can the NBA do with its platform in Orlando?

    The NBA will have a unique platform, if and when the league restarts, with millions of people starved for sports. Sabreena and Anthony discuss what the league should try to do with this unprecedented stage. They start by going over the reforms proposed by Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard, and the rest of the players coalition to address systemic racism and then move on to how the NBA can reimagine its broadcasting during its resumed season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/

  • Jun 16, 2020 · 36 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: What happens to the Lakers title chances without Bradley & Howard?

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about Avery Bradley and Dwight Howard possibly sitting out during the NBA's return in Orlando. How that might affect their chances to win the title. They also discuss the players involvement in the player led coalition for change in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jun 16, 2020 · 56 min

    Lakers, Explained: The one-year Anthony Davis-versary Show

    As of Monday, Anthony Davis has officially been a Laker for a calendar year, so Christian and Harrison talked about the year that was. How does what the Lakers gave up for Davis look now? Do they think he'll re-sign? They got into all that and more (after starting the show with a quick celebration of the big addition the Lakers made on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jun 15, 2020 · 46 min

    The 30: The Black Lives Matter movement continues across the country, and how the NBA is handling everything that is going on in America. With Anthony Irwin

    In this episode, Jas and Anthony discuss the Black Lives Matter movement that is sweeping the nation, and the impact is having. The guys discuss racism in America, and how this may be the tipping point to have some meaningful reform, and chances take place. Then, Jas and Anthony get into how the coronavirus pandemic, and the protesting. against systemic racism are being handled by the NBA and its players. With Kryie Irving, Dwight Howard, and others coming out and saying they may not want to con

  • Jun 12, 2020 · 44 min

    Can U Dig It?: Should the Lakers be active during the transaction window?

    Before the NBA restarts its season, teams will have the opportunity to make a few tweaks to their roster. Should the Lakers do anything, or stand pat? That and more on today's episode of "Can U Dig It?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jun 11, 2020 · 38 min

    I Love Basketball: How NBA players are using their leverage

    As sports remain on pause, NBA athletes are taking advantage of their platform off the court while also securing their interests within the league. Sabreena and Anthony discuss how Kyle Kuzma and LeBron James have each made voting their new passion project, and the methods by which each hopes to inspire underrepresented communities to vote. They then discuss the new hitch in the NBA's restart plan, and how the players are using their empowered status within the league to negotiate more suitable

  • Jun 10, 2020 · 32 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: Does the NBA's plan favor the Lakers?

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla discuss the NBA's plant to return to action and how it benefits or hurts the Lakers chances of winning the title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jun 6, 2020 · 47 min

    Can U Dig It?: Everything we know about the NBA's plan to restart (so far)

    After getting approval from the players' association on Friday, the NBA has basically everything they need to restart the season in Orlando. While there are still details that need to be ironed out, here's everything we know so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jun 4, 2020 · 36 min

    I Love Basketball: The NBA announces its return

    The NBA will officially announce its return Thursday, as 22 teams will head to Orlando in July to complete the 2019-20 regular season. And yet, many of the NBA's athletes are otherwise occupied at the moment, taking part in the protests against police brutality throughout the country. Sabreena and Anthony discuss how the Lakers players, and others around the league, have risen to the moment, and also how the NBA's return can both spotlight and distract from the message of the protests. Learn mor

  • May 28, 2020 · 42 min

    I Love Basketball: Comparing the NBA's pandemic response to other leagues

    As the NBA moves closer towards resuming its season, so too do other pro sports leagues in the U.S. Sabreena and Anthony discuss how the NBA's path towards a restart has compared to other leagues, specifically the NHL, NFL, and MLB. They go over why the relationship between the players and the league office in the NBA is so much more harmonious than in other leagues and identify what concerns the NBA still should have about its Orlando plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices

  • May 26, 2020 · 40 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: What will the NBA's return look like?

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla dissect all the proposed plans for the NBA's return. And which plan would benefit the Lakers the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 21, 2020 · 42 min

    I Love Basketball: What even is a bubble?

    The NBA, more specifically Jared Dudley, released some interesting news Wednesday about how the league will potentially resume its season. The "bubble" plan that has been floated for the past few weeks isn't as impenetrable of a bubble as we once thought, and that means Sabreena and Anthony have questions about the NBA's plans moving forward. They also have loads of questions about what in the world Spencer Dinwiddie was thinking. It's been a strange week for the league. Learn more about your ad

  • May 19, 2020 · 48 min

    Lakers, Explained: What would Kobe Bryant's documentary series look like?

    Kobe Bryant is expected to get a documentary in the style of "The Last Dance" somewhere down the line. What might that look like? Harrison and Christian try to piece it together on today's episode of "Lakers, Explained." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 18, 2020 · 37 min

    The 30: The Last Dance ends, how will the NBA look if the season resumes and biggest takeaways about Michael Jordan. With Anthony Irwin

    In this episode, Anthony and Jas kick things off by discussing what the NBA will look like if the league decides to finish the 2019-20 season. Then, the guys get into how the Lakers will have an advantage over other teams if the league returns from the coronavrius hiatus. Following the break, Anthony and Jas get into ESPN's documentary, "The Last Dance," and share their opinions on what made the series so enjoyable. Anthony and Jas also discuss Michael Jordan's greatness and debate how he would

  • May 15, 2020 · 39 min

    Can U Dig It?: What if the 2012-13 season ended differently for the Lakers?

    Almost everything went wrong for the Lakers in the 2012-13 season, and the offseason that followed, but what if everything — or just one thing — went right? Would the Lakers have 17 championships? Would Dwight Howard still leave for the Houston Rockets in free agency? We talk about that and more in this week's episode of "Can U Dig It?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • May 13, 2020 · 27 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: LeBron James and Anthony Davis want to restart season

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the news of the NBA Players Union polling players to see whether or not they want to return. Plus they talk about LeBron James & Anthony Davis being a handful of players that have expressed their desire to play again this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices