Lakers Lounge

Anthony and Yaron Weitzman laugh about the entire LeBron-Lakers era, Magic Johnson's approach to his gig and where things go from here.

Anthony wants to do more of this, this year. When given the opportunity, we'll look back on the previous game given the benefit of a little extra time. So, he discusses the loss and the ends of the spectrum people might find themselves because of it. He also addresses LeBron's behavior on the sideline, his approach to games thus far and what we've been told is happening behind the scenes.

Well it was definitely a Lakers opening night.

The Lakers lost a somewhat winnable game against a tough matchup without LeBron James. Luka Doncic was special. Austin Reaves struggled early but picked it up late. It was a fairly predictable outcome and yet ... still feels pretty annoying.

The Lakers lost to the Warriors and it obviously wasn't great but it also wasn't devastating. Here's Anthony's analysis from a game the Lakers were finally trying to win.

It was hard not to notice what was going on on the sidelines with LeBron James absolutely nailing an impersonation of a statue.

Anthony first breaks down the Lakers - Warriors matchup and why it has him nervous. Then, he offers up who will be available to play. To wrap up the show, he details his latest endeavor, Offside, which is where all his exclusive reporting can be found this season.

In an absolutely loaded episode, Anthony, Pete and Jovan first look back on this summer and training camp/preseason. What did they like? What didn't they? Are the Lakers actually going for it?

In the second half, Khobi Price and Raj Chipalu join the conversation to talk about the three storylines Anthony (LeBron), Pete (who fits with Luka) and Jovan (the defense) are paying extra close attention to.

Anthony, Pete and Jovan look back on preseason and training camp as a means to try to figure out their expectations for this season. Anthony brings up a notion that's been bugging him about the difference between the Lakers' words and actions this summer. It wasn't all doom and gloom, though, as the guys discussed the things they most liked from this last month.

Anthony, Pete and Jovan welcome Khobi Price (OC Register) and Raj Chipalu (SB Nation) to discuss the storylines they think will most thoroughly define this season. Jovan is concerned about the defense. Pete wants to learn who fits with Luka. Anthony wants to know what kind of season to expect from LeBron.