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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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  • Apr 3, 2020 · 34 min

    I Love Basketball: A Lakers All-Decade Team Competition

    Sabreena is joined by Anthony to make competing Lakers All-Decade Teams, but with a twist. Each team can only contain one player from each season, and no players can be chosen twice. If you're familiar with this decade of Lakers basketball, starting with the 2010-11 season, you'll know that the two of them had to dig deep to field a competent starting five. Who do you think drafted a better team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Apr 2, 2020 · 43 min

    Can U Dig It?: Just how good is playoff LeBron James?

    ESPN re-aired an all-time LeBron James playoff performance on Wednesday night, so Jacob and Christian thought it would be a good idea to look back and remind everyone just how good James is in the playoffs. They also talked about James' comments on the NBA's return, and what it could mean for the league calendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Apr 1, 2020 · 42 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: All Lakers cleared of COVID-19

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla talk about the report that all the Laker players have been cleared from the Coronavirus. Then they do this weeks list where they list their most hated rival the Lakers have played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 27, 2020 · 28 min

    I Love Basketball: Did we take the 3-peat Lakers for granted?

    Sabreena is joined by Anthony to discuss a question that has been on their minds: Do Laker fans underrate the three-peat Lakers from 2000-2002? The two of them go over their individual memories of that period in Lakers history and how they feel about it compared to other great eras in Laker fandom. They then go over why it's possible the collective memory has attached so much more significance to the 2008-10 Lakers than the three-peat teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices

  • Mar 24, 2020 · 55 min

    Lakers, Explained: How did you become a Lakers fan?

    With still no basketball in sight, Christian and Harrison decided to talk about how they originally became Lakers fans, and also surveyed the community for their stories. They did not disappoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 23, 2020 · 39 min

    The 30: Looking back at the 1999-2000 Lakers team that kicked off a dynasty

    In this episode, Jas is joined by Anthony Irwin to look back at the 1999-2000 Lakers. They discuss the impact hiring Phil Jackson had on the team after the Lakers moved on from Dell Harris and what Jackson brought to the team's mentality. Anthony and Jas look back at the long winning streaks the Lakers had during the season and how it felt different from years past. Then, the guys get into the playoffs and talk about the beginning the Lakers rivalry with the Sacramento Kings, the Western Confere

  • Mar 20, 2020 · 42 min

    I Love Basketball: Let's Appreciate Avery Bradley

    Sabreena is joined by a special guest, the original co-host of "I Love Basketball", Sasha, as they continue the Silver Screen & Roll Let's Appreciate A Laker series. They take some time to appreciate Avery Bradley, who defied all of the expectations Sabreena had for him entering the season and became arguably the most reliable role player on the Lakers. They express particular appreciation for his performance from January onwards, including his cathartic game in the Lakers' win against the Clipp

  • Mar 19, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min

    Can U Dig It?: A re-watch of the 2010 NBA Finals

    With the NBA season suspended, Christian and Jacob thought it would be a good idea to re-watch and give our thoughts on the 2010 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 17, 2020 · 31 min

    Lakers, Explained: Could the season really get cancelled?

    The Lakers gave some new guidelines to their players on Monday, and Harrison and Christian jumped on the latest episode of "Lakers, Explained" to break them down. Then, the two of them got into why the league continuing to push back the date games come back might end up meaning this season getting cancelled as a whole. Finally, they discussed a few silver linings of a delayed (but resumed) season, and how it could benefit the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc

  • Mar 12, 2020 · 39 min

    Can U Dig It?: What's next for the Lakers?

    In the midst of their most successful season in 10 years, the Lakers, along with the rest of the NBA, will have to wait to finish their season after Utah Jazz Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday. On today's show, Christian and Jacob break down what there is to know, and what is yet to be known. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 11, 2020 · 32 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: Lakers lose to the Nets 104-102

    Alex Padilla and Anthony Irwin talk about the Lakers loss to the Nets. They also talk about Kyle Kuzma's continued up and down season. The possible effects of the Coronavirus in the NBA. Plus a little Rajon Rondo venting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 10, 2020 · 39 min

    Lakers, Explained: Which role player is most likely to swing a playoff series?

    Who is the most likely Lakers player (besides LeBron and AD) to make the difference in a playoff series? After a quick discussion of the purple and gold's huge weekend, that was the question co-hosts Christian Rivas (@RadRivas) and Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) tried to tackle in the latest episode of "Lakers, Explained." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 8, 2020 · 28 min

    Wins over the Clippers and Bucks prove the Lakers are for real

    Right after the Lakers beat the Clippers, Anthony Irwin was re-united with co-host Harrison Faigen for a postgame show reacting to the win. They talked about all the nonsense that went on to start, then got into the keys to the game, and why this was a big weekend for anyone hoping LeBron James can jump all the way back into the MVP discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 6, 2020 · 27 min

    I Love Basketball: The Lakers have landed on Waiters Island

    Sabreena and Anthony react to the big news of the day: The Lakers filled their 15th roster spot with Dion Waiters. They go through what they think Waiters can add to the team while also expressing some concerns about the acquisition. Sabreena and Anthony then transition into a preview of the upcoming stretch of games, starting with the weekend slate against the Bucks and the Clippers, and specifically compare how the Lakers and Clippers have stacked their rosters for the postseason run. Learn mo

  • Mar 5, 2020 · 42 min

    Can U Dig It?: How do the Lakers stack up with other contenders?

    With the Clippers and Bucks on the Lakers' schedule this week, Jacob and Christian talk about why the Lakers have struggled against those two teams, and why they're in a better shape to get at least one win this time around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 4, 2020 · 36 min

    Talk-O Tuesday: Anthony Davis and the Lakers beat 76ers 120-107

    Alex Padilla and Alex Regla react to the Lakers 120-107 win over the 76ers. They talk about Anthony Davis monster game. What the Lakers options are with their final roster spot. Plus the Lakers struggles with Rondo as PG and Kyle Kuzma's up and down season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Mar 3, 2020 · 39 min

    Lakers, Explained: The cases for (and against) Dion Waiters and J.R. Smith

    On the debut (!!!) episode of “Lakers, Explained” — a new, weekly show on the Silver Screen and Roll podcast feed — co-hosts Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) and Christian Rivas (@RadRivas.) broke down the cases for and against both Lakers' free agency targets, J.R. Smith and Dion Waiters, as well discussing the case to stand pat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices