Redick and Pelinka Set High Expectations for Christie, Hachimura, Reaves and the Lakers Season.

[@5555emerson]

You brothers are awesome just for being able to do these shows together. Props.

[@LockedOnLakers]

Thank you. Much appreciated. AK

[@wmcuccia1356]

Does everyone remember two years ago when Vanderbilt was healthy and they made it to the conference finals. Improvement at Head Coach, Health, Continuity Chemistry, Vincent and Christie raises the ceiling. Hopeful.

[@N_Ides]

More player movement on offense and more offensive rebounding are no brainer issues and corrections should help the team with a few more games. Beyond that, we will see how the same group pans out over the course of the season. Pelinka's job should depend on it turning out well.

[@FULLmeltHASH]

I love how Andy says "also too" Those words mean the same thing, lol Also, too, as well, plus, and another thing

[@wmcuccia1356]

I think its a good plan that JJ has, hold every one accountable to improve 10 to 15 percent and be more valuable in their roles. Laker FO stay out of the way and let JJ cook, stay out of the kitchen. Chemistry and Continuity take time. Vincent and Vanderbilt provide much needed depth.

[@THEREALUNCLEILL]

What most don't understand is during the season everything is fine with everybody however when the playoffs come most have a better idea how to defend you that's what happens to players like not just delo but James harden as well. Dilo is back with a new coach who was a phenomenal shooter when he played in the league, and he will be able to coach dilo to be more assertive as well as effective. Those none performing dilo playoff days are over with coach Reddick

[@LN-Lifer]

As great as it is that we are FINALLY talking about Offensive Rebs (um go read my comments for the past 2 years) but one thing still bothers me Most of the talk is about GETTING them, but no so much about just how damn many we give up!!

[@jvlicious]

Brian and Andy, What is the real potential of Christie vs the optimisim for THT a few years ago? 🤔 Is the Lakers actual ceiling... that freaking Play In Tournament?

[@LockedOnLakers]

This is a very interesting question, maybe one we'll explore on a show next week. But I'd say the biggest difference between Christie and THT is that Christie's best skills (defense, outside shooting, rebounding) are easier to slot into a clearly defined role, whereas THT was far more of an on-ball player (and frankly, not very useful away from it), and therefore required more specifically tailored around him to attempt unlocking him. Obviously, neither are/were truly proven at the stages of their respective careers when they got real contracts. But I do think Christie's potential feels more concrete, and THT's potential felt much more like something where the ingredients were there, but not yet been mixed, much less baked. THT required much more imagination than Christie. (And I say this as someone who once saw something in THT, for what it's worth. I think the Lakers screwed up any chance of developing him once they brought in Russ, basically a rich man's version of THT who took away many chances for the kid to get reps. But there are still no guarantees it would have worked out regardless, as seen by the lack of sustained progress in Utah.) Appreciate you watching. AK

[@jvlicious]

@@LockedOnLakers Heehee, Brodie as the rich man's THT 😅 Thanks Andy! Yeah, am the guy who's continually salty about the Play In 😮‍💨

[@jvlicious]

Sorry, that's In Season Tournament 😂

[@jtFacts77]

Regarding Rui's rebounding. He is a much better rebounder when he plays in Japan in FIBA/Olympics games He has it in him.

[@wmcuccia1356]

Even the Celtics and OKC are vulnerable if they lose one or two key players. What they have is Depth and not superstars, The Lakers are moving in that direction (building depth) Patience, chemistry and continuity take time.

[@theguru6744]

Some things have actually worked in our favor, no team wants Dlo! This puts Dlo under tremendous pressure to improve defensively or he will be down graded to a filler type player not worthy of the contract he believes he deserves. Dlo has the ability to improve defensively just like he improved his 3pt shooting when everyone was begging the Lakers to trade him last season. If Im right about Redick this is the talk he had with Dlo, now let's see if he elevates his game defensively

[@giftedimagesllc]

its not that nobody wants Dlo. the thing is that nobody NEEDS DLo. Most teams in the league are pretty much set at the starting PG spot.......except for the Lakers LOL.

[@bradmodd7856]

If Reddick can work out when to bench DLo that would be great for the team.....DLo is a world beater on his good days

[@deddiev1718]

You can’t rebound that much when your guarding the three point line and your supposed to leave rebounds for Mr Stats

[@UltraNsx25]

i like this brothers because they are honest unlike those scam like the lakernation who always ask his subscriber for donation for his channel and i see him using the money and take his family on vacation all the time.

[@theposterking3553]

Being honest, i cant believe in 2024 we are not athletic at the starting guard positions. Look how Boston went from PP having to play,or smart. Too Jrue n white both with size n athletic in 2024.

[@jay12120]

I wonder if cam reddish can stay healthy, he can have impact on the perimeter defense. If he get injured again tho they should just buy him out. Lakers have a playoff team, if dudes just stayed healthy.

[@RayBlack-rw4ih]

Furthermore, to make the playoffs, the Lakers will have to get down to the marrow.

[@anthonyshumake5488]

Jj will be forced to give lbj jr more time than all of them

[@RayBlack-rw4ih]

I've had enough of ESPN after the release of Lowe. He was the most knowledgeable and balanced person they had. Others, such as Bontemps and Stephen A are just painful to listen to. But that's all right because I won't be listening to ESPN any more.

[@LockedOnLakers]

Well... You certainly haven't "had enough of ESPN" that you wouldn't listen to my 710 ESPN show, "Lakers Talk," on Mondays from 7-9pm PT, right? Like, that would just be crazy. I mean, let's maintain some perspective here. AK

[@RayBlack-rw4ih]

@@LockedOnLakers I don't live in LA anymore so I can't listen to your broadcast. But I would If I could.

[@LockedOnLakers]

@@RayBlack-rw4ih Oh, but you still can! Download the ESPNLA app! Much appreciated. Thanks! AK

[@_WEsTWooD]

Essentially had to corner Redick at gun point to get him to talk about DLo 😅

[@giftedimagesllc]

Bruh......I hope you're working on future Dlo material because he's probably gonna enter next season AS A LAKER if he puts up the exact same numbers he put it last season. LOL

[@_WEsTWooD]

@@giftedimagesllcBruh….the only reason DLo is still a Laker right now is because Atlanta’s owner killed the Murray trade & none of these other teams wanted DLo to opt into his final year. But as a true expiring contract this season - I hope his bags are packed. Yours too. 😅

[@giftedimagesllc]

@@_WEsTWooD ATL didn’t kill that trade, Rob did because he’s hell bent on holding on to Reaves. Murray would be a Laker RIGHT NOW for that very reason. And yes, nobody’s jumping to trade for DLo most teams are pretty much set at the PG spot. DLo will probably finish this season as a Laker. You might as well prepare yourself for that.

[@_WEsTWooD]

@@giftedimagesllc​​⁠​​⁠​​⁠ Nope, the DLo/Murray trade was agreed to - without Reaves being involved - and then Atlanta’s owner stepped in as it was being finalized and killed it because they weren’t getting Reaves. You keep saying “ DLo will probably finish the season as a Laker “….” he’ll probably be a Laker beyond next season “….probably, probably, probably. Is that your way of covering your bet? I’m guaranteeing that DLo will be flipped as an expiring contract before the deadline. I don’t do “ probably “

[@giftedimagesllc]

@@_WEsTWooD “the Atlanta’s owner stepped in as it was being finalized and killed it because they weren’t getting Reaves.” You just love making my point for me, don’t you??😂😂 And make sure you screenshot this convo for future references. 😂

[@deddiev1718]

Brian in two breaths and talking about 2 way players Reaves. Really. Then and Rui is a bad something anything. Are we sure Brian and Trevor are not the same actual person

[@LockedOnLakers]

I can tell you they think he can be a two-way player. The evidence is dicey (he was better a couple years ago defensively than last). But he's going to be a much bigger part of the offense than Christie. So it just depends on how you want to define terms. Is Christie going to be a better defensive player than Reaves? That would be my bet, for sure. But he's also likely not to have nearly the impact on the other end. So if you're calling a guy a "two way" player, what's the bar you have to clear on each end? Thanks for watching. BK

[@steveandersen4712]

Lakers are not going to change much Same team as last year a year older now It's gonna be hard this year with Memphis.Coming back with all their guys.They might not even make the playoff

[@DJJE928]

The conversation about D’Lo has turned into a marker of if you actually understand basketball or not. So many do not. Lol

[@_WEsTWooD]

Pelinka should use that the next time he calls a team about a DLo trade. “ You don’t want him? You don’t know basketball! “ 🤣🤣

[@DJJE928]

@@_WEsTWooD case in point. Lol

[@_WEsTWooD]

@@DJJE928 Right? Who are these league execs to turn down DLo❗️🤣🤣

[@deddiev1718]

They can’t handle the truth

[@DJJE928]

@@_WEsTWooD he’s in the league so your point is…..

[@KevanB626]

This Christie talk is going too far.....the 2nd best 2-way player on the team this upcoming season???? This is getting to the level you guys were overrating DLo going into last season. Darvin Ham is not the reason Max shot like 🗑 last season.....it's like you have purged what you saw from Max on the court last season from memory only to focus on Ham not playing him when they needed WINS late in the season. It was no time to give Max minutes he didn't deserve. This guy better be lights out this season the way he gets hyped up here

[@LockedOnLakers]

I think Andy meant that less as a compliment to Christie and more that they don't have very many of those guys on the roster. And for the record, both of us agreed that once Christie wasn't in the rotation, getting in down the stretch and into the playoffs was a bad idea. I've been more Christie skeptical than many in the sense that I think the excitement over him hasn't necessarily matched the data on his play, and there's no question Christie was an avatar for a lot of people who were frustrated with Darvin. But all of that said, I do think he's got potential to be a valuable member of the rotation (and had better be, b/c they need it). Thanks for watching. BK

[@jay12120]

Move dlo to the bench, make him 6th man of the year. And put gabe vincent at starting pg. That gives us better defense in the starting lineup and better scoring off the bench. Dlo would demolish opposing teams bench units, and we need better perimeter defense in the starting lineup. Vincent is healthy now and ppl forget he was a big part of the heat beating boston and making the finals. Let him start, solves hella problems.

[@giftedimagesllc]

Terrible idea. Vincent is half the offensive talent Dlo is.

[@schmitkeoriginals]

Ewwww BK, Lo Island ... no D cuz he plays none, as long as you sell your property before the playoffs: 39% CAREER PLAYOFF FG!!! 🙀🙀🙀

[@Doggy-i6l]

ar did way worse

[@thejonesbass]

​@@Doggy-i6lno !diot AR averages 47% from the field and 40% from deep in the playoffs... these are stats

[@_WEsTWooD]

@@Doggy-i6l​​⁠ AR shoots 48% in the playoffs. How is that “ way worse “ than DLo shooting 38%? Your math ain’t mathing

[@Doggy-i6l]

@@_WEsTWooD dlo 31% from 3 and ar 26.9% and dlo scored alot more still

[@_WEsTWooD]

@@Doggy-i6l DLo over 32 career playoff games - 38.8% FG, 32.7% 3pt, 77% FT….trash, trash, trash. AR over 21 career playoff games - 46.7% FG, 40.4% 3pt, 89.5 FT….damn good. Class dismissed 🔔🎓