Lakers Lounge

Anthony isn't actually all that concerned long-term about the Lakers (so long as they get healthy). But, as our job is to explain why things are the way they are or might be, Anthony offers up a power ranking of issues he's actually nervous about. Then, as part of an experiment, he turns the show on its head and the live audience gets to decide what he talks about.

There's no way around it at this point. The offense is still predicated solely on LeBron, Luka and Austin being good at basketball, which, fine, yes they are. But they also could use some tactical help. At some point, the coaching staff is going to have to get those guys to run something. Together. Anthony talks about that, the defense and transition opportunities.

The Lakers are going to have a ton to do this summer. A live viewer wanted to know what Anthony would make his top priority and the kind of player who would make the most sense. Ironically, the guy they really need is the guy(s) they traded for Luka Doncic.

A listener was iffy about asking the question but, since it's on so many people's minds, it's actually a good one. The Lakers haven't been running enough organized offense with LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on the court together. Is one explanation that they're just holding off so those sets can't be scouted?

Anthony discusses some of the specifics from another annoying loss. Mostly, though, this game should serve as a reminder to not take other dumb losses because there are always games right around the corner here the other team just shoots you out of the gym. Also, Anthony is starting to get a liiiiiiittle nervous about the offense.

Anthony strings along an analogy in ways you've never seen before. The Lakers are nearing that point in their new relationship where stuff starts getting real. It's going to be interesting to see where things go from here.

But are things actually as bad as the online community thinks? Let's dive in.

Anthony wraps up his honeymoon period analogy and follows it up with... another analogy. The Lakers have senioritis.

Yeah that loss to the Bulls was annoying, but the outcome meant very little compared to the returns of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura (and what Rui said about his knee after the game).

Anthony recaps the latest entry in the competition for most annoying loss of the season. Still, the biggest story was getting LeBron James and Rui Hachimura back, so Anthony discusses that, the defense and then answers your questions.