In the latest Official Lakers Podcast, Suzy Shuster & Aaron Larsuel are joined by Stephen A. Smith who reacts to the Lakers slow start. Stephen A. tells you why he's still picking the Lakers to reach the Western Conference Finals, what line-up changes he'd like to see, who from the young core he thinks could be a star, and shares his reaction to the Lakers/Rockets suspensions. In the second half of the episode long time Lakers photographer, Andy Bernstein, drops by to share stories from the Lakers great history and talk about new book "The Mamba Mentality", his collaboration with Kobe Bryant. It's The Purple & Gold Standard!!!

Fan Favorite: Stephen A. Smith & Andy Bernstein

Monday night is podcast night for the Los Angeles Lakers! Welcome to the official podcast of the Lakers, only on PodcastOne. Join host Mike Trudell and cohost Aaron Larsuel every Monday as they discuss Lakers news of the week, and go back and forth on everything from detailed X’s and O’s ... to sneakers. Get inside access to the Lakers both at home and on the road, exclusive interviews with players, the front office & team personnel, & more!

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This week’s “One Huge Thought” centers on L.A.’s dominance of the Western Conference. They’ve won 14 straight games away from Staples Center in the West, going undefeated since the season opener, including a 3-0 stretch without Anthony Davis. Mike and Aaron break down the significance of that road stretch, then go over their final All-Star rosters on the last day you can vote. Mike then sits down with Lakers Equipment Manager Andrew Henk to discuss what it’s like getting a team packed for a 5-game trip, before Aaron returns to look ahead at the opponents on the road trip. They finish with a “Blast From the Past” as Aaron tries to stump Mike. SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! It's The Purple & Gold Standard!

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Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod
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Email: lakers@podcastone.com
Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281

The Official Lakers Podcast S03 E14 - Western Road Warriors & Guest Andrew Henk

Fresh off a sweep of a road back-to-back and on an eight game winning streak, Mike and Aaron dive in to how the depth of the Lakers roster has enabled the team to thrive without LeBron, AD, & Danny Green in "One Huge Thought" (2:00). Next, they answer listener questions in "Lakers Mailbag" (21:00), preview the upcoming games against Cleveland, Orlando, & Houston during "Lakers Look Ahead" (40:00), & finish with a new game "Lakers Minute to Win it" where you can try to beat Aaron in your knowledge of Lakers BIGS throughout the years! SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard!

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Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod
IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel
Email: lakers@podcastone.com
Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281

The Official Lakers Podcast S03 E13 - Next Man(s) Up!

After a 3-0 week improved the Lakers to 29-7, Mike and Aaron used “One Huge Thought” to talk about LAL’s 19-0 mark against sub .500 teams. They then talked about lineup scenarios after Avery Bradley’s ankle injury against Detroit, and looked at the first All-Star returns dominated by LeBron and AD. Then, 100K jackpot winner Evan Brooks joined to discuss his half-court shot and his background, before the fellas looked at the upcoming week of action. SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard!

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Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod
IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel
Email: lakers@podcastone.com
Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281

The Official Lakers Podcast S03 E12 - Handling Business

Mike and Aaron are joined by Washington Post national NBA writer Ben Golliver to go through “One Huge Thought” on how much a (finally) healthy Kyle Kuzma impacts the rest of the roster (1:20). They discuss why LeBron James was the only choice for the AP’s Player of the Decade honor, and talk about LeBron’s 29 assists to three turnovers over the weekend. Next is a look “Around the NBA” as they share and debate their Western Conference All-Stars (23:00), before Aaron tries to stump Mike and Ben with a “Blast From the Past” (44:00).SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard!

Interact with the show on:
Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod
IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel
Email: lakers@podcastone.com
Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281

The Official Lakers Podcast S03 E11 - Kuz is Back (!) & Guest Ben Golliver

The Lakers have hit their first losing streak of the season, & Mike and Aaron examine possible reasons and explain why the Lakers need their stars in “One Huge Thought” (:45), and look at some line-up data to see which combos are working the best. They also preview the HUGE Christmas Day game in “Lakers Look Ahead” (30:45), and finish with “Blast From the Past” (45:30) to identify a former Laker of note. SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard!

Interact with the show on:
Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod
IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel
Email: lakers@podcastone.com
Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281

Fan Favorite: Stephen A. Smith & Andy Bernstein

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