The (Pre) Season Begins!

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The (Pre) Season Begins!

FromThe Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast

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64 minutes

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Dec 16, 2020

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Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball react to the first 2 Preseason games against the Clippers. We touch on individual performances like THT's explosion and chemistry fits so far.
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Dec 16, 2020

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Titles in the series (100)

Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball return to chop it up about all things Lakers.

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WCF Game 1 Reactions, Nuggets PnR, + Lakers Adjustments: Tom and Cranjis react to the Lakers 126-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. We look at how the Lakers defended Denver's PnR actions, Jokic in the post, and what other Lakers adjustments we might see before Game 2. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
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LA Dominates Game 1 + Reactions & Adjustments: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball react to a dominant Lakers victory in game 1. Topics include: - Reactions/takeaways - MIA PnR & Handoffs - LA isolations/post-ups - LA PnR - 2-3 zone - Big vs small - Adjustments for Game 2 by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
55 min listen
B-Ball Index's Offensive Archetypes: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss B-Ball Index's Offensive Archetypes, which breaks player roles into 12 unique categories like Shot Creator, Versatile Bigs, and Primary Ball-Handler, and how agents/teams might utilize this data during the offseason. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
56 min listen
SOLO POD: Cranjis on the Game 3 Loss + 4 Things to Change: Cranjis takes it off the dribble one-on-one, dishing his reaction to the Game 3 loss and offering up 4 ways the Lakers can adjust to go up 3-1. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
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Finals Preview: Tim goes solo on this pod, breaking down how the Lakers match up with Miami, outlining how the Lakers can shut down Miami's offense and attack vulnerabilities in their defense. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
97 min listen
Lakers Win vs. MIL Reaction Pod: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball dive deep into the Lakers' win over the Bucks on Thursday night. They discuss what the Lakers' offense looked like (and how they maybe got away with one), the excellent defense, and discuss different lineup looks from Vogel as he continues to experiment with unorthodox groupings. Follow us on Twitch, where we streamed the Bucks game and gave even more analysis LIVE during the game! Part of the BlueWire Podcast Network. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
56 min listen
Reviewing LA's Bigs & Analyzing Replacement Options: Tim breaks down LA's 4 rotation Bigs (AD, McGee, Howard, and Morris), then digs into possible replacements among free agents this offseason for Dwight and Kieff. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
50 min listen
Lakers Win Close Game 4 + Dwight Starts & More: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss how starting Dwight helped the Lakers win the rebounding battle, Jamal Murray's ascension, and how the offense improved in those dread LeBron / No AD minutes. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
66 min listen
Jimmy Buckets Buries the Lakers: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball react to a sloppy Game 3 loss to the Miami Heat. Topics include: Reactions/takeaways Miami not using zone How MIA’s man to man D differed this game and how LA attacked it Jimmy Butler How MIA attacked LA’s screen coverages Adjustments; are we in trouble? by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
64 min listen
Game 2: Adjustment Watch + Holy S***, Anthony Davis: Tom Zayas (@CreatveDestroyr) and Cranjis McBasketball (@Tim_NBA) talk about a messy Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Topics Include: Reactions: (2:30) Defending Jamal Murray in the PnR (4:05) Defending Jokic in the Post (11:35) P.J. Dozier's Impact (22:23) Lakers Big vs Small Lineup (27:33) Rebounding Advantage (40:25) Anthony Davis' brilliance (48:38) ...plus more! Please Subscribe and 5-Star Review <3 by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
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Marc out, Millsap in? by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
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Lakers Lose to Spurs + Checking in on Early Data: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball return from their holiday break to discuss the Lakers' loss to the Spurs plus check in with early-season Synergy data & lineup performance. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
52 min listen
Breaking Down Free Agent Wings: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball, aka the Steve Kornacki of Lakers Twitter, discuss potential free agent wings LA could take a look at and how they could be a part of different contingencies. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
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The LALBP #1 - Lakers/Nuggets WCF Preview: Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball get the band back together on the Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Podcast to preview the WCF matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets. We dive deep into the big/small debate, look into how the Lakers can mitigate Nikola Jokic's impact, and some X-factor role players. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
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THT Breakdown w/ Alex Regla + A New Season Format for NBA?: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball are joined by Alex Regla (Throwdowns Newsletter) to take a closer look at Talen Horton-Tucker's potential role going forward for the Lakers and what kind of player he was in the G-League. Other topics include, how will team strategies change with the baseball-like series format, and what can Daryl Morey do to make the Sixers into contenders? by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
68 min listen
Preseason Thoughts + Biggest Concerns: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss what to expect from the first preseason game on Friday and what their biggest concerns about the Lakers are going into the 2020-2021 season. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
65 min listen
Game 1 Reactions: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss a disappointing opening night loss for the Lakers. Other topics include, how to get Schroder going, bringing Gasol off the bench, and what scheme adjustments to look for. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
36 min listen
Tim is MAD: Cranjis goes solo on this pod to go over what the Lakers can improve upon from their game 5 performance to have a stronger showing in Finals game 6 and win the title. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
42 min listen
Ugliest 5-Win Streak Everrr: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers sloppy but successful previous week, including the OT win against the Thunder, plus talk about the future Memphis and Denver matchups later in the week. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
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New Player Skill Review: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball stream LIVE on TWITCH to breakdown film around each new Laker additions best skill. This is a pod version of a live twitch stream, so if you're interested in watching some of the film, visit twitch.tv/lakersexceptionalismpod by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
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NBA Draft feat. Zach Milner: Cranjis McBasketball is joined by Zach Milner to discuss potential prospects that would fit with the Lakers (and players to target when/if they buy a 2nd round pick). Follow Zach on Twitter @ZachMilner13 Rate, review, and subscribe! by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
58 min listen
Season Superlatives: Tom and Cranjis return to talk about the Lakers best in several categories, including Best Development Story, Best Midseason Addition, and more by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
69 min listen
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50 min listen
Team Construction Special: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss their optimal paths in free agency -- being sure to make all the deals make legal NBA sense. They also discuss the different variables that will affect the way the Lakers approach resigning their free agents while trying to bring in new players. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
59 min listen
Midseason Review Part 2: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball finish their Midseason Review using B-BALL INDEX's Player Profiles, discussing Schroder, Trezz, Gasol, THT, Kieff, & Damon Jones and what their data says about their season so far. by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
94 min listen
Mehlbag: Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball answer mailbag questions about the lackluster week of Lakers basketball. Topics include: -THT's Development -LA's Recent Dip in Offensive Efficiency -Gasol & His Lack of Involvement in the O -Should the Lakers Trap More in the PnR? + more! Subscribe & Review, and don't forget to follow us on Twitch! by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
71 min listen
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Thoughts on Recent Struggles + Boston "Preview": Tom Zayas & Cranjis McBasketball discuss the Lakers two-game losing streak (PHI, DET) and share some takeaways about Marc Gasol's defense, his lack of aggression, hone in on THT minutes and what they could provide in the future, and discuss how the offense has been suffering in recent games. Later they "preview" the Boston matchup on Saturday. Follow us on Twitch! Subscribe & Review! by The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast
60 min listen

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