13 JUL 2020 · Editor in Chief for Silver Screen and Roll Harrison Faigen joins me for a supersized conversation on Laker Central. DeSean Jackson and Stephen Jackson made anti-Semitic comments about Jewish Americans. Malcolm Jenkins offered his opinion, which he further clarified after it was received the wrong way. Harrison is Jewish, and I am Black, so we decided to have a candid conversation about racism and anti-Semitism during the first hour of the show. The final hour is on a lighter note. We discuss how great LeBron James has been, Anthony Davis staying in Los Angeles, and winning a championship for Kobe Bryant. The entire conversation is excellent. I encourage everyone to listen to it in its entirety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 JUL 2020 · Special guests from ESPN Jorge Sedano is with me for a diverse conversation on sports, media, and social justice. We start discussing the NBA resuming in Orlando and the challenges facing everyone involved. Jorge tells me who he thinks has a "punchers chance" against the Bucks, Lakers, and Clippers. We switch gears, and Jorge shares some details about his upbringing as a Cuban American. He details what it took for him to rise in the media ranks starting in Miami. We discuss the lack of diversity in media, and he gives some advice for those trying to break into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 JUL 2020 · Cody Houdek from Overtime Heroics joins me to discuss the Orlando bubble and the league's second bubble in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 JUL 2020 · We knew it would likely happen, and now it has. Kobe Bryant will feature on the legend edition of NBA 2K21. NBA 2K is calling it the Mamba Forever Edition. To talk about the game and more I'm joined by NBA 2KTV host Chris Manning. Subscribe to our newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of our website and entering your email. We’ll send you a confirmation email to confirm you subscribed. Please click the link in that email to confirm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 JUN 2020 · The Los Angeles Lakers will sign free agent guard JR Smith according to multiple reports. Marc Stean of the New York Times was first to break the news on Twitter. Smith was brought on in the wake of Avery Bradley opting out of joining the Lakers in Orlando. On today's episode Daren Jeans and Spence Pennington join me to give our instant reaction to the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 JUN 2020 · The NBA released the schedule for the remainder of the regular season. The Los Angeles Lakers will play seven of their eight games on national television. Phil Sizemore of LakerCentral.com and LakersUK joins Alex to discuss all of the details. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of Lakercentral.com and entering your email. We’ll send you a confirmation email to confirm you subscribed. Please click the link in that email to confirm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 JUN 2020 · Avery Bradley decided not to rejoin the Lakers when they had to Orlando, Florida. He has been a big reason the Lakers have the second-best record in the NBA this season. He's a starter and brings a lot on the defensive end. The Lakers will now look to available free agents to replace him with JR Smith being the preferred choice by Rob Pelinka. As if that wasn't enough news for one day, the Knicks are interested him Lakers assistant Jason Kidd for their head coach position. Never a dull day in Laker Land, so Alex and Phil are going to breakdown the recent developments. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of Lakercentral.com and entering your email. We’ll send you a confirmation email to confirm you subscribed. Please click the link in that email to confirm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 JUN 2020 · The New Knicks asked Lakers GM Rob Pelinka for permission to speak with Jason Kidd. Kidd is currently an assistant on the Lakers coaching staff, and the Knicks have interest in talking with him about their head coach position. Kidd has cleaned up his image, so I start this episode discussing that. Later in the episode, I wonder if Kobe would be supportive of players opting not to return this season and play in Orlando. Visit LakerCentral.com and subscribe to our newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of our website and entering your email. We'll send you a confirmation email to confirm you subscribed. Please click the link in that email to confirm. We're going to do special giveaways exclusive to subscribers!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 JUN 2020 · There is a lot of noise surrounding the NBA. The players are requesting the NBA step up its support of the Black community, and that has ruffled some feathers. Stephen A Smith and Kendrick Perkins have been critical of Kyrie Irving, Avery Bradley, and Dwight Howard's request. Today, Vinay (@Vkillem) and I (@LakerCentralCEO) break everything down going on.  You can get additional details of the current state of the NBA by reading this article. Visit LakerCentral.com and subscribe to our newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of our website and entering your email. We'll send you a confirmation email to confirm you subscribed. Please click the link in that email to confirm. We're going to do special giveaways exclusive to subscribers!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 JUN 2020 · Kyrie Irving led over 80 players who participated in a conference call Friday night. Concerns raised include everything from racial equality to health. The NBA has said they will not punish players who wish to sit out, but some players are adamant their voice hasn't been heard. Players such as Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trailblazers, Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz spoke up as well. Resuming basketball is not an easy decision for players. Each player has their own family to consider as well as the broader issues with racial inequality. The Lakers Jared Dudley and Rockets Austin Rivers have shown support in resuming basketball and using that platform to fight against racial issues and police brutality. Vinay and I (Alex) are going to breakdown the latest news and share our opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices