Zach talks to Austin Reaves about his unlikely journey and all things Lakers, then DNVR's Adam Mares joins to preview the defending champion Denver Nuggets -- plus a brief Dame aside.

Team USA experience (:58)

Did you think you were going to be on the Spurs? (3:43)

Taylor Swift dating rumors (5:36)

Earning LeBron’s trust (11:42)

The “I’m him!” game (14:36)

LeBron’s team workouts (25:11)

Says he’s the best golfer among NBA players (29:06)

Russell Westbrook being a great teammate (41:40)

How Denver will replace Bruce Brown and Jeff Green (54:05)

Teams can’t outscore Denver (58:49)

Will Michael Malone have to stagger starters more? (1:09:24)

Getting Michael Porter, Jr. more involved offensively (1:12:07)

Jamal Murray should be in the All-Star conversation this year (1:17:05)

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