The Lakers Legacy Podcast

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Ep. 621: The Forgotten Ones (Vando, Gabe, Kleber - Who Has The Best Shot at Actually Mattering? And...Will it Matter When It Comes Time to TRADE?)
Happy Last 'No NFL Sunday' of the year! In today's "Back to School" Episode, we ask the question:Who out of Vando, Gabe, and Maxi - if any - could end up actually factoring into the Lakers' success to start the season? And even if
Ep. 620: 'Kombucha Girl' Meme Scenarios (Anticipating Some Potentially 'Less Than Ideal' Outcomes w/ Lakers Nation's Matthew Peralta)
Matthew Peralta of Lakers Nation joins the Lakers Legacy Podcast to discuss-What Our 'Appetite' is for the Less Than Ideal..Can we truly stomach another year of Rui at Small Ball 5...??!Find out as we cover a MYRIAD of scenarios - from the fairly
Ep. 619: Performance RUI-view (What to do w/ Rui Hachimura? Could the Lakers do the "Unthinkable"...?)
Let's talk about one of the Lakers' Best Trade & Developmental "Wins", as well as one of their most Enigmatic Players- RUI HACHIMURA.He currently sits in Limbo as an Expiring Contract this upcoming year. So...what should the Lakers do
Ep. 618: "Forward"-Thinking (Who's LeBron's Replacement? Finding Luka His Next Scoring Forward + Offseason Mailbag Q&A)
In today's show- We are going to try and highlight some "LeBron Replacements" (Non-Giannis, Non-Jokic) for Luka Doncic, in terms of a Scoring Forward/Wing who can play on Both Ends of the floor.Then, we get into some fun Offseason Mailbag Q&am
Ep. 617: Twilight - Breaking DON (Luka Doncic Signs Max Extension!!)
It's a true DON OF A NEW LAKERS ERA.He's backkk...and it looks like he's here to stay!Luka Doncic is ready to WIN NOW. And WIN. AS A LAKER.Instant Reaction to & Thoughts on Luka's Max ExtensionInteresting Quotes between him and the Fro
Ep. 616: Mañon of the Hour (Exclusive 1-on-1 Interview w/: Chris Mañon | Lakers Newest 2-Way Defensive Guard)
Maon, have we got a show for you! This one's a special one.Lakers newest 2-Way Defensive Guard Chris Maon is IN the building (or...in this Lakers Legacy Podcast video/audio box at least), to talk:His Basketball UpbringingGetting the 2-Way Call from
Ep. 615: Landing The Pelinka Plane ft. Ricky Barnes of LateNight LakeShow (Luka's Offseason Fingerprints, Pelinka Panic vs Patience, Most Intriguing Newcomers/Returnees, Lineups Talk, & Where LeBron Stands In All This)
So...This Is It. Or...is it?Either way, we're landing the Plane on the Lakers 2025 Offseason w/ Ricky Barnes of @LateNightLakeshowExpectations vs RealityReality vs Fans' Distorted RealityMost Intriguing NewcomerMost Intriguing ReturneeLineup Talk&
Ep. 614: Smart Money (Marcus Smart IS A LAKER! Why LAL Is Quietly Winning the Offseason + The Moves & Wing Consolidation Trades That Still Need to Be Made)
PELINKAAA-INKA-BOGOVINANA! You've done it again.Marcus Smart!He's a Laker.And the Lakers gave up Nothing. Yaowza....*Vote for my wife & I to win 'America's Favorite Couple* (1 Free Vote Daily):https://americasfavcouple.org/2025/the-her
Ep. 613: Plan "D" (Demystifying the Lakers Cap Space 2026/2027 Plan + Leftover Free Agents + The Players LAL Would Be Willing To Trade For)
Alright, the Bradley Beal Domino has fallen. So will the Lakers FINALLY make a Trade NOW?Maybe...Possibly...But also Probably Not. Or at least, not for The Guy/Guys you're clamoring for.And in today's episode, I'll explain why....*Vote for my
Ep. 612: Heat Check (Grading the Lakers Offseason So Far, Who Had the Best FA Signing This Summer, + Is LeBron James Still a Laker?)
*Vote for my wife & I to win 'America's Favorite Couple* (1 Free Vote Daily):https://americasfavcouple.org/2025/th......The Offseason is OVER! Well, actually - no, it's not. But it kind of feels over?With that said, we take a premature