Reasons for Optimism

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Reasons for Optimism

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Mar 21, 2019

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Pete and Darius discuss what Lakers fans can be optimistic about amidst some of the franchise's darkest days.
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Mar 21, 2019

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Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball. Hosted by Pete Zayas, Darius Soriano & Mike Trudell.

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Finding Value: Pete and Darius discuss what value the Lakers can get out of the last 15 games of the season. bluewirepods.com by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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What We Learned About LeBron This Season: Pete & Darius discuss what they learned about LeBron this season after watching him from afar for so many years. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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LeBron Returns: Pete & Darius discuss LeBron James' return, Brandon Ingram's remarkable week, and what the Lakers need to do to be successful over the final 30 games of the season now that almost everyone is healthy. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Blue Wire: Pete and Darius discuss the implications of LeBron James' injury, how the Lakers have integrated their multitude of ball-handlers, and make an exciting announcement. bluewirepods.com by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Lonzo, Ingram & the Starting Lineup: Pete & Darius discuss Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and making a change to the starting lineup. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Middle Ground: In this episode, Pete & Darius discuss the unusual trends of the last several games, along with Lonzo Ball's newfound aggression. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Margin of Error: Pete and Darius discuss Lonzo Ball's stellar play and subsequent injury, Rajon Rondo's return, and if the Lakers are in danger of missing the playoffs. bluewirepods.com by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Coach Vogel and the Lakers Wild Week: Darius and special guest Harrison Faigen sit down to discuss the wild week Los Angeles has experienced yet again. From Magic Johnson to Coach Vogel to the surprise lottery pick, it's all here. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
56 min listen
Clockwatching: Pete & Darius discuss where LeBron James is as a player at this point of his career, and the drama that's threatening to take down the Lakers' season. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
51 min listen
Ingram & Rondo Return: Download the Vivid Seats app and use the promo code LAKERSFAN1 to get 10% off of your first order for a Lakers game, concert tickets, shows, and more. Pete & Darius discuss the return of Brandon Ingram & Rajon Rondo to the Lakers lineup. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Making Sense of the Anthony Davis Situation: Pete & Darius discuss the Anthony Davis rumors ahead of Thursday's Trade Deadline by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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What Happened?: Pete and Darius retrace the Lakers' steps to see how the team ended up in their current position. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
66 min listen
More With Less: Pete and Darius discuss the reasons behind the Lakers' offensive struggles, the catch and shoot abilities of the team, and what the rotation should be once everyone is healthy. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Lakers Roster Preview: The Guards: Pete and Darius take a look at the options the Lakers have at the guard position on next season's roster. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
66 min listen
Our Favorite Lakers Memories: Pete and Darius share their favorite Lakers' memories by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Flipping The Switch: Pete & Darius discuss LeBron James' plans to shift his approach toward playoff mode and what else needs to happen for the Lakers to make the postseason. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
59 min listen
Deep Dive into the State of the Lakers: Darius is joined by Aaron Larsuel, Co-Host and Producer of the official L.A. Lakers Podcast to talk about the state of the Lakers organization, including a reaction to the Baxter Holmes article. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Why the Lakers Lost on Opening Night: Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers loss to the Clippers and what changes need to be made so that their next matchup is different Thanks to our partners Axios and Indochino. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and get $30 off your total purchase of $399 or more with free shipping at INDOCHINO.com when entering BLUEWIRE at the checkout. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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The Coaching Search: Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers' search for their next head coach. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
48 min listen
Ebb Tide: Pete and Darius discuss what the latest update on LeBron James' injury means for the team, their team's offensive woes without him, and if the Lakers are in danger of missing the playoffs as a result. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
55 min listen
Reasons for Optimism: Pete and Darius discuss what Lakers fans can be optimistic about amidst some of the franchise's darkest days. bluewirepods.com by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Lakers Roster Preview: The Big Men: Pete and Darius preview the Lakers Roster, focusing today on LeBron James, and how he fits with the big new additions, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins. They also discuss the strengths of Boogie and The Brow's games and how they could be the next big mismatch in the NBA. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
57 min listen
Lakers Roster Preview: The Wings: Pete and Darius break down the Lakers’ options at the wing position, and take a special look at Lebron’s on-court role on the team. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
46 min listen
Deep in the LFR Pod Mailbag: Pete and Darius deep dive into their Patreon patrons' questions in this full length mailbag episode, covering coaching and roster queries for the upcoming season and some silly stuff too. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
67 min listen
Dwight Howard is a Laker: After a week or two of vacation and personal reflection, Pete and Darius walk through the ramifications of the recent signing of Dwight Howard to the Lakers. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
61 min listen
Lue Walks Away: Pete and Darius talk about the breakdown between the Lakers organization and Ty Lue. The problems run deeper, and this is just the beginning. bluewirepods.com by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
54 min listen
The Next Phase of the Lakers' Season: Pete and Darius talk about the Lakers' next phase of the season and Kyle Kuzma's importance going forward. Thanks to our partners Indochino, Harrys, and ShipStation. Get $30 off your total purchase of $399 or more with free shipping at INDOCHINO.com when entering BLUEWIRE at the checkout, get $5 off any shave set with free shipping (free shipping ends December 16th) when you visit Harrys.com/bluewire, and visit ShipStation.com, click on the microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in BLUE to start your free trial by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Lakers Hire Frank Vogel: Pete and Darius discus the Lakers' hiring of Frank Vogel and his past coaching experiences. They also discuss the coaching dynamic that could take place in LA between Vogel, Jason Kidd and LeBron James. For more podcasts like this check out bluewirepods.com by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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The Lakers Miss Out on Kawhi: The crew discusses the news of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teaming up for the LA Clippers. They also talk about the players the Lakers have landed and the top free agents left for on the board. For more podcasts, check out bluewirepods.com. by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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Magic Steps Down: Pete & Darius discuss Magic Johnson's stunning resignation. bluewirepods.com by Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball
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