Posts Tagged ‘Lakers’
Jeremy Lin looks back at Linsanity, talks Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin joined the show to talk about his new team and look back at the wild ride of LinSanity. Here are some of his takes: – Dan asked Naturally after two years of under-performing, there are times I’m not sure what’s going on. Will I ever be able to…
Read MoreRex Chapman clarifies Calipari comments
Kentucky basketball analyst Rex Chapman joined the show to explain his Tweet that John Calipari is headed to the Lakers. He said that he heard from two reliable sources that it’s a “done deal” that Calipari is headed to the Lakers. He pointed out that he said “word is” … so he says that doesn’t…
Read MoreMagic: Too many ex-Lakers winning in places other than LA
Hall of Famer Magic Johnson joined the show to talk about the Lakers, his Dodgers and his place in history. Johnson said fans are wondering what’s the plan to get Lakers back to the next level. Johnson said the plan will depend a lot on Kobe’s health and their draft pick. Johnson said he was…
Read MoreKobe Bryant on Phil Jackson, Mike D’Antoni, Obama’s game
Kobe Bryant joined the show to talk about the state of the Lakers, his health, Phil Jacskon and more. Here are some of his takes: — Dan asked Bryant if Mike D’Antoni deserves another year in L.A.: “I don’t know. It’s been tough on him. He’s been dealing with so many injuries. I don’t know…
Read MoreJerry West on Phil Jackson’s legacy, why Draft isn’t effective
Hall of Famer Jerry West joined the show to talk the latest news on the Lakers, Phil Jackson and the state of the NBA. West said Lakers fans should complain. “The fans of Los Angeles have been unbelievably blessed,” West said. He says they just don’t have the talent right now. West also commented on…
Read MoreJeff Pearlman discusses impact of Showtime Lakers in ’80s
Author Jeff Pearlman joined the show to discuss his new book on the Showtime Lakers. He told an incredible story about how Jerry Tarkanian almost took over the team and what Pat Riley was like when he first came on the scene in L.A.
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