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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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  • February 24 · 30 min

    PART 1: The major change the Lakers HAVE to make to roster building

    Under Rob Pelinka, the Lakers have typically built rosters that force stars to be great so as to turn role players into much better versions of themselves. Anthony thinks that approach has led to imbalanced players and is responsible for the complete lack of two-way impact guys.

  • February 23 · 29 min

    PART 1: Lakers lack culture completely

    The Celtics beat the crap out of the Lakers because they're committed to a basketball culture, whereas the Lakers are still wandering through the desert hoping another star fall in their lap.

  • February 23 · 32 min

    PART 2: Let's talk about Austin...

    Anthony explains his concerns on Austin against long, physical perimeter defenders when referees swallow their whistle. Given the decision the Lakers have on him this summer, these games are tough to look past. Still, not all of it is even within Austin's control, and that's where Anthony is most nervous. He discusses that, then finishes with some questions from the live audience.

  • February 20 · 24 min

    PART 1: The Lakers had themselves a week...

    Anthony and Pete discuss the move from Tim Harris to Lon Rosen and the process that went into it. What might the fallout be from it? What should that fallout be?

  • February 20 · 33 min

    PART 2: Basketball-wise, what should we be looking for? LeBron's future in LA...

    Anthony and Pete turn their attentions to the basketball, as it is finally resuming tonight. The guys talk about what they'll be looking for from the team on both sides of the ball, as well as from a more macros standpoint. With a little extra time left at the end of the episode, they also discuss LeBron's future -- whether that be with the Lakers or on a different team.

  • February 19 · 54 min

    FULL: Who is Lon Rosen and what does him replacing Tim Harris mean?

    Anthony reacts to the Lakers announcing Tim Harris in very short order after reports surfaced that Tim Harris would be stepping down after this season. He also explains who Lon Rosen is, which seems important too. He wraps with questions from the live audience, who seemed pretty hopeful this might lead to more change.

  • February 19 · 27 min

    PART 1: Lakers hire Lon Rosen; What to make of the timeline

    Lon Rosen was selected preeeeeeetty quickly. This would seem to give us a bit of a hint as to how things went down with Tim Harris. It's also fair to wonder whether this might lead to similar exits from Harris' soon to be former peers from within the organization.

  • February 19 · 27 min

    PART 2: What does Lon Rosen's hiring mean for Rob Pelinka, The Rambi, etc?

    Lakers fans have become pretty rabid in their desire to see a complete overhaul of Jeanie Buss' inner circle (and for good reason). So, with Lon Rosen already replacing one of the members of that inner circle, should we be connecting dots to the next moves? Maybe? Hopefully? Also, Anthony explains why Rob Pelinka is the made man he seems to be and answers other questions from the audience.

  • February 18 · 1 hr 14 min

    FULL: Did we just get our first hint of a real Lakers organizational shift? LeFuture? All-Star Success

    Packed show today as it is being reported Tim Harris will be stepping down after this season. Anthony and Harrison discuss what this might mean short and long-term, and how Lakers fans will feel this shift. Then, they pick apart the speculation throughout this last weekend about LeBron James' Lakers future. They wrap with some words about All-Star Weekend and by answering questions from the live audience.

  • February 18 · 25 min

    PART 1: Fare thee well, Tim Harris

    Anthony and Harrison break down why fans should be excited that Tim Harris, president of basketball operations, will be stepping down from his position with the Lakers.

  • February 18 · 24 min

    PART 2: LeFuture

    Anthony and Harrison segue from their conversation about Tim Harris into the rampant speculation about LeBron James' NBA future. Anthony explains how the Lakers' consistent punting over the last few years has probably played a part in James looking for better basketball situations.

  • February 16 · 32 min

    PART 2: What went into the Kobe Bufkin decision?

    Anthony continues his dive through the iTunes mailbag, where a listener wanted some clarity on the Kobe Bufkin decision. Anthony explains what went into it, based on what he knows, then continues on into questions from the live audience.

  • February 13 · 34 min

    PART 1: Chris Paul retires; Clippers Clippered again; LeBron's final chapter

    Anthony and Pete look back on Chris Paul's career and how the Clippers did him and their other stars wrong. Anthony makes the point that this is something the Lakers have done so well it's helped land stars over the years... which means they have to send LeBron James off gracefully, too.