Michael and Cooper discuss the Lakers' newfound small-ball identity (1:00), assess LeBron's MVP chances (17:40) and whether Anthony Davis will make the All-Star team. They check-in on Russell Westbrook (40:30), evaluate the Lakers big personnel decisions this week (1:01:00), and share dispatches from their latest night at Crypto (1:17:30). Finally, they rank their excitement for the Lakers shows and docs coming out (1:20:30), and celebrate a classic Nick Van Exel game (1:23:45)

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