The Lakers Legacy Podcast

Apr 15 2025 502 ep. 50 mins 276

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The only Los Angeles Lakers show that uses analytics to run a perfect pick-and-roll straight into your ears. Whatever that means.

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Ep. 593: Wolves of Ballstreet (Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Round 1 Series Preview | 2025 NBA Playoffs)

Apr 15 2025 41 mins

The 2025 NBA Playoffs are finally here. The Chase for 18 officially begins and...we have Luka Doncic on our team. WHAT?Minnesota Timberwolves, you're up first.Let's get into it-Our In-Depth thoughts on the T-Wolves Matchup (Pros, Biggest Concerns, Individual Matchups of Interest, and everything Inbetween). ...You can also 'Watch' this Podcast Episode on our YouTube

Ep. 592: Homecoming Don (Luka Doncic's Historic, Emotional Return In Dallas + LAL's Status as Playoff Contenders)

Apr 10 2025 33 mins

Thanks for Everything...Nico Harrison.LUKA MAGIC! What a night.We recap Luka's historic emotional comeback in Dallas.Then talk about the Lakers "legit status" as a Playoff Contender as they clinch the Playoffs for the 1st time since the Bubble Season without having to enter the Play-In....You can also 'Watch' this Podcast Episode on our YouTube Channel: https://

Ep. 591: Spring Forwards (Encouraging Trends from March + A Discussion On Backseat Bron. Is Austin Reaves Now The #2 Guy?)

Apr 02 2025 25 mins

LeBron's back, Rui's back! And the Lakers are...Back Home!As they turn things up for the Home Stretch-We take a look back at their March & Project ahead.+ a Healthy Discussion on LeBron James taking a Backseat to Luka and AR and the Best Way Forward for the 40yo Hall of Famer....You can also 'Watch' this Podcast Episode on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtub

Ep. 590: The Next Big Man (Finding Luka His Next Cornerstone Center | LAL's 2025 Trade Targets)

Mar 27 2025 30 mins

It's going to be a BIG Summer for the Lakers.Not just because it will be the first Offseason w/ Luka Doncic in a Lakers jersey-But because the Lakers will need to find themselves a Cornerstone BIG to pair next to Luka Doncic.So - in today's offshoot, counter-programming episode-We're looking at the best Big Man (non-Walker Kessler, non-Myles Turner, non-Nic Claxton edit

Ep. 589: White Flight (The Three-Headed Offensive Monster of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Dalton Knecht - A Glimpse Into the Near Future? + a Re-Litigation of the DLO vs AR Debates)

Mar 20 2025 39 mins

The Lakers are back to their Winning Streak Ways and getting healthier.3 Wins in a row!Speaking of 3's...let's talk about the Lakers 3-Headed White Monster of Luka, Austin, and Knecht! Who all like to shoot 3's...amongst many other similarities.Updated Luka Doncic ObservationsThe Rise of Austin Reaves: Best 3rd Guy in the NBA?Re-Litigating our old DLO vs Austin TakesDal

Ep. 588: Scheduled Losses? (LeBron James is Injured, Lakers Face Toughest Stretch & Test in the Luka Era, Schedule Breakdown + 3 Things That Need to Happen w/o LeBron)

Mar 11 2025 30 mins

Guess it was 'too good to be true' after all.Just when it looked like the Lakers were about to take off TO THE MOON-LeBron James gets hurt.Now, the Lakers will be out an extended period without him so...now what?Schedule Breakdown & Prediction of LAL's Next 11 Games3 Things That Need to Happen In this Next Stretch w/o LeBron& More!...You can also 'Watch'

Ep. 587: Two Good to be True? (Lakers Keep Winning, Luka Finds His Groove + Role Player Spotlights on: Jaxson Hayes, Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht)

Mar 05 2025 50 mins

Too good to be true? Or Too good to be #2?Either way - the Lakers just can't stop Winning.Oh yeah, and they've got this Luka guy on their team. it's crazy.Assessing LAL's Recent Dominant Stretch of Relentless WinningLuka Doncic Hitting a Stride + His Pairing w/ LeBron JamesJaxson Hayes: The Big Man We Needed (For Now)Jarred VanderbiltDalton Knecht& More!...You c

Ep. 586: Thank You, Nico! (Luka Doncic's Formal Arrival, Lakers' Defensive Dominance, & The Rui-turn of the Kaiju, Rui Hachimura)

Feb 26 2025 43 mins

It's all about that Doncic D, baby! Pause...Hey, the Lakers are currently rolling. They're the #1 Defensively Rated team in the NBA over the last month, and Luka Doncic is finally getting comfortable.Let's talk about LAL finding its footing at just the right time.Dallas Mavericks RecapDenver Nuggets RecapHow are the Lakers So Good Defensively & Is it Sustainable?Rui

Ep. 585: Market Inefficiencies (Deep-Dive into the Lakers Buy-Out Market Options: Who to Cut, Who to Sign, When to Sign, & More)

Feb 20 2025 23 mins

Buy-Out Market? How 'bout Out on Buying Market?Either way, sure looks like a Wasteland out there. Is there any hope of finding a worthwhile signing to help upgrade LAL's roster before the Playoffs?Welcome to our NBA Buy-Out Market Deep-Dive from a Purple & Gold Perspective:Going over LAL's Cap Book Logistics: Who to Cut, When to Cut, How Many FAs they can Sign, etc.

Ep. 584: Don of a New Era (Luka Doncic Debuts as a Laker, A Team That's Firing On All Cylinders + No More Mark Williams??)

Feb 11 2025 53 mins

LUKA DONCIC! He's actually a Laker.Let's talk about his Debut game in the Purple & Gold vs the Utah Jazz.+ Some Macro Discussions on the Team as a Whole & the Entire Mark Williams Debacle....You can also 'Watch' this Podcast Episode on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lakerslegacypodDon't forget to Please Hit us w/ a Subscribe....**Underdog