Lakers Win BIG Against Warriors, Welcome Back VANDO!!

The Lakers got the win on the road against the Warriors and Jarred Vanderbilt made his return in an impressive performance...Download BETR and use our code LAKERSNATION for a 100% deposit match up to $200: engagebetr.one....

[@joshuaglass1827]

3 steals in 12 minutes of playing time, thats the Vando effect baby!

[@bigtill7449]

The little time Vando was on the floor, he improved the Lakers' defense substantially! The hustle plays are back.

[@bigboner23]

Yessir

[@fesing07amay24]

Vando and DFS is a big defensive combo!.....

[@Blazin50s]

A scary sight, I loved every minute!

[@FullRevive7]

Jarred Vanderbilt is our defensive captain. What he brings to the table on defense cannot be replicated.

[@HumbleTurkey]

Ive said it once and I will say it again! Vando is the glue to this team. His motor is contagious and is so high that bron or any others that are moping around will look like fools! This Man WILL change the narrative of this team

[@chrisl3193]

Hep he's a one man culture setter for energy and fight. Truly my favorite role player in the league and has been since his T Wolves days. Dude is such a monster to be able to do this much in his first basketball game in a year

[@bruddog]

Lakers really need to stack these wins because the post all star break schedule is brutal

[@CannedHam2479]

Schedule was brutal post break last season too

[@showboat92]

Mega brutal 💯

[@hs19931]

The NBA schedule makers hate the Lakers.

[@Ivpw1]

I liked the way mike breen described it on the broadcast - Getting Vando back is like a free trade like acquisition without giving anything up

[@CannedHam2479]

DFS was a +20.. Keep DFS in the starting lineup and have Rui come off bench when be returns!!!

[@JayM03]

Better if they trade rui for a decent big

[@CannedHam2479]

@@JayM03Agreed

[@nbp0316]

@@JayM03 yes and dfs and vando are enough to take his position

[@ThereallivinwaterTv]

Yes they can use rui scoring off bench if he puts winning above all

[@CannedHam2479]

@@ThereallivinwaterTvWell said

[@playstationnintendowin489]

Man its great to get vando back he was everywhere 3 steals in only 12 minutes and effected other plays to. Just get a big darn it. A solid big and i think we are beating anyone outside of the thunder, celtics and cavs and would even have a chance verse then only not sure if bench is good enough

[@jerry_fishguy]

What a great win tonight! It was even greater to see Vando in uniform and playing. Hell yeah!

[@predimercury]

I won't trade knecht. He just need to improve his defense. Also he's a rookie. He can improve more.

[@Edjuyl]

Problem is Bron and AD are not getting any younger you really can’t afford to wait when the game is to win now

[@predimercury]

@@Edjuyl then trade them picks and keep knecht out of it. He has potential to be a star. if he plays in Utah watch him blow up mark my word.

[@bottumthedreamer8735]

@@Edjuyl Rob has two firsts to use in trades. You don’t need Knecht to be involved. That boy has great ability. If he improves on his defense to average, he will be a problem.

[@1Chosen247]

I believe Knecht has the athletic ability and like Reeves who has improved we just need good team defense. Knecht looks good as a rookie. He just needs consistent time on the court. I think AD and LeBron hurt us on D regularly when they don’t hustle back on D which leaves their teammates scrambling to pick up their men. At times AD frustrates me cause he doesn’t fight hard enough to stick to the other teams big man.

[@milkrvr4088]

He can blow up in Utah and Utah couldn’t keep him they can’t keep star players 😂

[@Slenderirl]

Told ya, vando is a huge piece to this team and why they went on that crazy western conference run

[@jbblessed1M]

Not just Vando’s defense & steals, but notice the tip outs for second chances on offense. Basically offensive rebs, Vando is so valuable. & that lineup of him, DFS, Gabe, Ad, & Max or LBJ OMG! 💜💛 we’re really 1 or 2 pieces a way. All we need to do is beat the nuggets! Realistically they’ve been the only team that could stop us from winning a chip these last few years

[@martinisholt7052]

Lakers are headed into a very winnable portion of their schedule

[@TheAndokid1]

yeah they probably for sure win against the Hornets, 76ers, and Wizards.

[@M_I_R_T_L]

Vando comming back at this point changes so much for this team. Defense with Vando, DFS, Max, AD, Gabe is overkill. If they just find a way to get a decent Center next to AD you are ready to go against everybody

[@44RisingSun44]

Knew we'd win! Bron has owned the Warriors every year they haven't had KD & Vando is now 9-2 against the warriors in his LAL career!

[@footreybig3324]

The new nickname for vando and dfs should be VAN-DOE!!!🤣😤💪🏾

[@CannedHam2479]

25-18 is a great record for Rookie Redick Darvin started 20-25 in his Rookie year as Head Coach of the Lakers

[@justthisguy1948]

Ham took over a team that won 30 games 😂

[@CannedHam2479]

@@justthisguy1948That team that only won 33 games had Westbrook STARTING Ham had the luxury of having Westbrook off the bench.. Westbrook is a beast off the bench. Also had Schroeder on the roster who wasnt on the 33 win team. That 20-25 team was STACKED. You tried though 🤣

[@justthisguy1948]

@@CannedHam2479 Westbrook is one of the greatest players of all time starting

[@justthisguy1948]

@@CannedHam2479 yall still blame ham and Westbrook for lakers being trash and they not even there anymore 😂

[@CannedHam2479]

@@justthisguy1948Westbrook has sucked as a starter for several years now.. Hes awesome off the bench I dont blame Westbrook for the 20-25 record.. Poor Westbrook got SCAPEGOATED due to Darvins incompetence.. You Darvin apologists scapegoated Westbrook That 33 win team wouldve won 55+ games if Vogel had the luxury of having Westbrook off the bench+ Schroeder!!!

[@MrExBearPoker]

I hear what Trevor is saying about Rui. My only thing is the same thing that applied to D'Angelo Russel now applies to Rui. He's probably your next most valuable piece in a trade. Nobody wants to give up Reaves. I know the gamble of relying on Vando to stay healthy is very risky. But it may be a move they have to make just to get pieces that make sense.

[@DaxPlayer828]

Just beat a “small” GS team without 3 or 4 key players (incl. Draymond and Kuminga) and it was still close. 😂 The margin for error remains if Bron & AD have to score 61+ pts per game. Will say it again, this team has no chance without shooters in the postseason. DFS & Vando have a combined 7pt career avg! Reality will come if they let go of Rui or cant pick up another 12~15 pt range shooter.

[@christopherhirezi5686]

Do not trade Dalton, he just needs time to adjust to not making all of the team's decisions. In college, the ball was in his hands. In the NBA, he's got to adjust to be able to get into a rhythm without being ball-dominant, and he isn't going to figure that out in his rookie year. Give him time the same way other teams give their rookies time to develop.

[@TheAndokid1]

for sure. he started out with hot hands in the NBA, but seems like his shots haven't been falling since Christmas Day.

[@daonewhowas]

I still don't get why we weren't high on Nick Richards. Great win but look at how well Richards is doing STARTING for the suns

[@OriRonen]

Vando is a damn great defensive MASTER

[@brianstoner988]

People constantly forget how many ways he messes up things for the other teams offense. WE HAVE REALLY MISSED VANDO!!

[@seangomez5650]

BROOO IF THE LAKERS PLAY D LIKE THIS, that’s huge!!!! LeBron is still scary in transition

[@diehardlakersfansonly]

VANDO IS MANDO!!!

[@b.a.2644]

Curry looking washed, while Lebron still playing elite basketball at age 40. Levels 🤷🏻‍♀️🐐💜💛

[@KpR333]

Did you forget how Lebron looked against the Dallas Mavericks without Kyrie or Luka?? Or how he looked against the Clippers recently? 😂😂😂 lebron has a lot of games where he looks washed and cant even make a layup 😂

[@rogue5716]

@@KpR333he actually looked pretty good in both those games

[@Fingabandit]

You don't have to say it I'll say it for you whether Vando is healthy or not we can move on from RUI

[@ernesthenderson7932]

Bye Rui

[@jayc5756]

​@@ernesthenderson7932Lol

[@simbaschmidt637]

They should keep both Rui n Vando

[@antoniotucker4708]

I was thoroughly impressed with the Los Angeles Lakers play against the Golden State warriors they look complete as a basketball team and seemed to be peeking at this point of the season but I still think to make a playoff run they're going to need some bigs in order to fight with the bigger teams in the NBA coming down the stretch outstanding victory for the Los Angeles Lakers welcome back Jarred Vanderbilt 💯👍🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀💯💪🏀👍💯

[@bradjohn9710]

If Vando gets his bounce back this Is gonna be good. His iq and timing is off the charts.

[@jamesalexis8076]

Jaxson is the energy big, Koloko is the defensive big, Jamison is the heavy. Until they get one who is all of those, they should maintain this big rotation. After all, you can only use Koloko or Jamison a limited amount of games and not in the playoffs. This team should continue to ascend, especially if Vando stays healthy and Wood returns which could make them more attractive to buyout bigs if a trade doesn't happen. This team healthy and whole is more athletic and versatile than one would think, now let's see how Wood could further their potential when he returns but you gotta love the place their in at this moment.

[@spreadlove7761]

I’m so excited for Wood to return after seeing Vando, can you imagine Wood & AD on the floor? Dude that’s hell for other teams

[@RazorfaceYT]

Please trade for a center. Miles Turner should be the first priority, but we have to get one of Turner, Poetltl, Kessler, Vucevic or Robert Williams.

[@jayc5756]

Yeah, we was excited about Vando. I only thought about Rui at the end that I had to look up why he wasnt there. IJS

[@gugy68]

Well done Lakers. Now Rob, get a damn center please.

[@Luopanda]

that gabe max dfs vando ad lineup was lockdown, liked seeing that for some stretches

[@laschmoove8557]

Nurk - “ I don’t have a relationship w my COACH” Trevor - “So refreshing” 😂

[@tgivins8141]

HOW DO ROB STILL HAVE A JOB HE MESSED UP THE 2020 TEAM AND NEVER FIXED IT

[@newtonlawrence9919]

In the 2020 championship run, I remember there was times, Kuzma was in trade talks, I remember KCP was in trade talks, I remember Danny Green raised questions in playoffs about being consistent, but they were role players. Just think about the role players we have now, to put with the 3 number one draft picks. Getting back the 2004 #1 draft pick will make the 2012 #1 draft pick happy and give the 2003 #1 draft pick and the role players more shots from offensive rebounds. Lakers front office, STOP PLAYING AROUND AND BRING BACK DWIGHT HOWARD!

[@christianbaldemor2592]

Do not trade Vando. Rui can go

[@LU80uija]

Great win.. gotta shorten the rotations and hit a stride for a decent playoff spot !

[@milkrvr4088]

Rob gonna say yeah this team is good enough now no more trades 😂

[@Mgsa14]

I’m glad you called out that shove I saw that and I loved it the 20202 lakers would do that to each other to help out

[@Voltair101]

I almost forgot how amazing it feels to have great defensive stops when we need them.

[@1Chosen247]

Give Jamison the time they are giving Hayes!

[@Dennis07-yl3cf]

Vando doesn’t look like he missed a year

[@cristiannavarro8295]

The inside scoop about Wood is that there’s little optimism that he will return this season. That’s why the front office is highly chasing Vucevic, a better version of Wood, instead of going for a bruising big.

[@vasjaforutube1]

After this game Vando has a BPM of 12 (everything above 10 is prime Lebron/Jordan/Jokic/Shai-level).

[@KIrvin_The_Scholar]

Lakers should trade Rui, Hayes, JHS & 2 seconds to Chicago for Vucevic & Craig. Thats gives us much needed depth while opening up a roster spot

[@leonbuiles6509]

lol that star in your role blunder had me trippn thought it skipped forward

[@Longliveduhhkiid]

Been saying that a healthy vando is borderline untouchable to me in all honesty

[@Dennis07-yl3cf]

Interesting to see what will be the team will look like after the trade deadline

[@storybeastfilms]

I haven’t really heard a lot about CJ McCollum in trade rumors with the lakers. Seems he’d be the perfect perimeter threat that wouldn’t cost multiple first (or any) and salary can be matched a lot easier than other high income players lakers are looking to trade with. He’s proven he’s capable in the playoffs. What am I missing here? The lakers have needed a true PG for years. Is it his age that’s a deterrent? At two years (30 mil) he still leaves room to maneuver next year as well the salary cap as well

[@StanleyFirmin]

We obviously have another gear , just pray to the basketball gods for health 💜💛

[@Charlie-xx2wj]

All Lakers have improved their game but the team still need to figure out how to trump their nemesis, the Nuggets.

[@jessevillages1180]

Winning convincingly without Rui makes me think that we’ll be dominating if we trade Rui for the right deal. I like Colin sexton plus Kessler

[@hbtv810]

VANDORIANMAX is D way...

[@AR-ke8wg]

Not sure turner is heavy enough for joker, nurkich, embied type 5. Need a bruiser and turner is not that.

[@Marcel16DM]

I'm not trading Dalton. His defense can improve and he's starting to get out of the shooting slump. He could be a very vital piece in a couple years.

[@g5broke]

MY ALL TIME MASTER LOCK IS THIS: WHEN THE ANNOUNCERS START TO SPEAK POSITIVELY,ABOUT UH PARTICULAR OPPOSING PLAYER {WHO'S BEEN STRUGGLING LATELY} BECOME UH DAMN FIRST TEAM ALL-STAR PLAYER IN REAL TIME! TRUTH BE TOLD, WHEN THE ANNOUNCERS SPEAK, I CUSS THEM OUT AND TELL THEM TO STFU. I KNOW THAT I'M NOT THE ONLY FOLLOWER WHO NOTICE THIS 🤬 #LAKERS4LIFE✊🏿

[@Dennis07-yl3cf]

Just need a reliable big

[@ryansmith7740]

Max is staring in his role

[@Vikzzz-k8v]

If we can maybe get some guys using jhs n a few minimums contracts would be great like cam thomas off the bench n kessler

[@Syzygy88]

Nic Richards 20/19 is looking like churros

[@t-rav3493]

I’m all for winning this year, trading the picks for the right set of strong role players (preferably holding onto 1 first round pick) but for me, Max and Dalton are about as off limits as AR. If it brings in a star/superstar level player that plays both ways (Giannis, Ant, etc..) then I’ll trade them (which isn’t realistic at all) but if not then I’m trading Rui/Gabe/Hayes/Wood/JHS to improve the poor, inconsistent, or nonexistent role players into strong role players by adding draft compensation

[@bigtill7449]

The Lakers need a big. Vincent is coming around, so the need for pg isn't that serious at the moment.

[@devionstanfield507]

I believe it was dfs that pushed Christie to make the rotation

[@ChuckWeldon-c2i]

🔥 Robbie if we don't get anyone on the trade front 🎉😂

[@rob3h]

Jalen Duren would be a nice piece for that contract

[@rob3h]

Hayes, Wood & 2 FRPs for Mark Williams of Hornets

[@katrinarichards7891]

JJ Reddit zone defense

[@Dennis07-yl3cf]

Rui became the man odd out

[@Charlie-xx2wj]

The Lakers can slammed down Boston, the Warriors, and next week the Knicks on national TV. Yeah!!! Where's Rui yesterday?

[@TheAndokid1]

we will see if they can slam the Knicks. they did last time in New York. he was out with calf soreness i think.

[@99ovr]

2:47 show start lol

[@chrisrobinson8339]

Let's go Lakers.

[@rob3h]

Add a Bruce Brown to this starting line up and a big who can help

[@woodpecker7747]

Vando held Steph scoreless in the 2nd half! 😂

[@MrExBearPoker]

This team still isn't structured right. Anyone of those players that we are excited about get hurt this team is right back in trouble. I'm happy about them winning the last 2 games as well. But that still doesn't change the issues that's there.

[@yoodimero7896]

Fam if anybody gets hurt on any team thats a pivotal piece will be in trouble relax and take the win

[@rodh-ww6ii]

I’ve never understood the Rui thing. He’s a nice player but I wouldn’t hesitate to move him .

[@fahdzaa]

Now get that big to be able to defeat Denver (and also the Clips)!! Lakers FO wake up! 🥸

[@KpR333]

They cannot trade a 1st rounder with a 40yr old lebron. 😂😂😂 you remember how he looked against the Mavericks or Clippers recently 😂

[@Anfmethodjor]

Dalton Kinect needs to keep playing, they need to teach him to not jump on defense, always falling for pump fakes. He needs to keep playing because he can go off on any game. Rui is very useful on offense. I think they should get a Big on the buyout market just for the big body centers. He will play 20 mins per game at most, and only big ans strong players. I honestly think that J. Hayes should gain muscle to be strong enough to be the twin tower the Lakers need. His defense has improved, he became stronger, he is very low maintenance.

[@TheAndokid1]

yeah Dalton should play more. he just needs time to adjust.

[@1Chosen247]

Trade Hayes… he is worthless! Trade him with Schifino, Milton, and Reddish for a quality big man.

[@ChuckWeldon-c2i]

Turner for a 1st rui and JHS and a second for Turner 🎉😅and a point guard

[@Tony-jd2mx]

Step was scoreless in the second half that's said a lot

[@Yahdir]

vando and daltin should not be traded

[@ThereallivinwaterTv]

Why not get one of those centers and focus on him send him to work out like they use to go to hakeem rui off bench scoring would be good to keep good record come playoffs you only need a big against certain teams...

[@Cozayyy]

If we trade rui for someone like bruce brown or smart i think we ll hold teams under 110 but i think we ll only score 100

[@boogiemantv5320]

Under JJ Reddick. A mobile big that can shoot 3s will be deadly with AD. I believe he could possibly be the stretch big we need under JJ Reddicks offense and defense schemes. If we make a trade for a big that does not include Wood, we will be dangerous when he comes back. Him and Vando off the bench with DFS will be a master class. Like imagine. Colin Sexton, Austin Reaves,Lebron James, Anthony Davis and Walker Kessler with Gabe Vincent, Max Christie, DFS, Vando, C. Wood off the bench. That's a dominant championship team

[@boogiemantv5320]

im giving up 2 first rounders and a second, Rui, Dalton, and JHS for Walker Kessler, Colin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson

[@KpR333]

You want to trade away 1st rounders with a 40 yr old Lebron 😂😂😂. ROB PELINKA is the GOAT for not trading away our future 1st rounders

[@yoodimero7896]

​@@KpR333sheesh u hating like that smh

[@charismaticcharacter6529]

I thought vando grew 2 inches. How tall is he?

[@BeckieG]

My husb is a typical Warriors fan, blaming everything on the refs!

[@mariomartinez-it7hq]

Unfortunately, we are still stuck with Denver 😢

[@yoodimero7896]

Be confident

[@newtonlawrence9919]

I can’t believe we are having this discussion, a number one draft pick, that wants to play for the Lakers, a number one draft pick who can help the Lakers with rim protection and rebounding, a number one draft pick that did it already, this is not rocket science. Lakers have enough talented role players to complement the three number one draft picks. They did it in 2020, 2003 #1 draft pick dominant at the 3 position, the 2012 #1 draft pick dominant at the 4 position, scoring at will, the 2004 #1 draft pick dominant at the 5 position, being disruptive to any center, grabbing rebounds and giving us some monstrous dunks. Get Dwight Howard, and stop all this garbage about trade talks.

[@winboantonvillamor1903]

Go all in. JHS + 2 1sts for Kessler & trade Rui, Cam, C. Wood + 2nds for B. Brown.

[@fattony9227]

I would not give away one 1st. RP for Kessler, let alone two. Kessler is a good rebounder/shot blocker but worthless on offense.

[@KpR333]

You guys want the Lakers to suck for 8 yrs after Lebron is gone huh? Trading away 1st rounders with a 40 yr old Lebron... I'm glad Rob Pelinka has some brains

[@miitheweirdartist6794]

Woods is behind bars...guys

[@garrettfitchew4906]

Can’t trade Rui… Way too valuable just in case Bron gets hurt… This is the first time we’ve had a positive in our abilities in years.. Vando makes us so much stronger and everybody’s job on defense easier, including AD… Unless you’re talking about getting Myles Turner or Poetl lets just see what we can finally do… hopefully this gives Bron a chance to go down to 28 minutes a game and get rest… but he is selfish and wants to play

[@nbp0316]

Rui & wood for a legit center

[@nelsonbolena8019]

VANDO is back .... Max should learn from VANDO , good combo . I hope DFS stay .... Gabe too should stay . As will as RUI .... Future for lakers are Reaves Max Vando Rui knecth Gabe Dfs ( if he stay ) koloko Jemison .... If woods stay healthy he can be a good additional for line up ..... Don't break this line up.... Just play solid defence this team will lift up the trophy .... If they can get bigman center from FA to help the team

[@cpcteemoney7336]

One game of vando now everyone acting like rui a bum, I love Vando but he can’t hold a candle to rui offensively. Vando great on defense but are we sure he is going to stay healthy?

[@jaylenstone7589]

We need to definitely make that move for myles turner if he really become available! He would fit perfectly and he can shoot the 3! I dont eveb care about wood at this point, he wasting A roster spot and needa to go!

[@ryansmith7740]

I'm sorry I'm not putting g Vando is trade talks

[@alejandromanzanilla3691]

If the Lakers trade for Vuceviic they should bring him off the bench