Luke Walton Talks Lakers

LeBron at center has revolutionized the Lakers' offense. Should he continue at center even when Anthony Davis returns? Luke "Coach" Walton and Jonathan "Analyst" Gillie have all the answers and more.

AD goes down, while Ariza returns, capping off a wild week in Laker Nation.

Luke "Coach" Walton and Jonathan "Analyst" Gillie talk about how the best big man in the game... LeBron James (lol) can plug the hole at center. Can the Lakers at least tread water in the standings until Anthony Davis returns?

LeBron plays, we pod.

The King balled out, and the team is starting to click. Luke "Coach" Walton (again unemployed) and Jonathan "Analyst" Gillie discuss the schematic and lineup reasons for the team's improvement, what we're hoping to see next, trade talks, and more.

After a rough start to the Lakers season, it's easy to get down. That's why Luke "Coach" Walton and Jonathan "Analyst" Gillie break down the good stuff in this pod. Learn about the good signs this team is actually showing, LeBron's potential return timeline, and the how this season can still lead to a championship.

Of course, we also roast the crypto.com arena name change and discuss whether or not Iman Shumpert could dance his way into rotational minutes on this team.

Luke "Coach" Walton and Jonathan "Analyst" Gillie discuss the line-ups, trends and questions facing the Lakers as they begin the march towards #17. We have actual basketball to talk about again!

Luke "Coach" Walton and Jonathan "Analyst" Gillie preview the upcoming Lakers 21-22 season, with an eye to how LeBron, Westbrook and AD can be most dominant, who the top role players will be, and how the Lakers match up with the rest of the league in the short- and long-term.

Luke "Coach" Walton and Jonathan "Analyst" Gillie discuss the preseason foibles of the 0-6 Lakers. What lineups are and aren't working? How can the Lakers make up for their injuries? Does LeBron care more about the Cleveland Browns more than the preseason (yes)? All that and more in this special recap episode. Who's ready for some real basketball?

Luke "Coach" Walton and Jonathan "Analyst" Gillie reminisce on the 1 year anniversary of the '20 championship, debate the importance of the Vegas mini-camp, break down the Austin Reaves signing, celebrate AD's wedding, and solve the mystery of why the Clippers need SO MANY TOILETS.

This pod gets HEATED, as Luke "Coach" Walton and Jonathan "Analyst" Gillie discuss the recent additions of Deandre Jordan and Rajon Rondo, their expected roles, and the best way for the Los Angeles Lakers to become NBA Champions once again. We also say a fond farewell to Jared Dudley and Marc Gasol.

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Luke "Coach" Walton and Jonathan "Analyst" Gillie do a deep dive into the Los Angeles Lakers new roster—essentially a brand new team. Discover the new players as we dig into their offensive and defensive potential, possible lineups, and how to best optimize the new Big Three: LeBron, Westbrook, and Davis.