What's D'Angelo Russell's Fit With the Lakers, LeBron, Anthony Davis? How about Beasley, Vanderbilt?

[@alexamerling79]

D'Lo is the third scorer and secondary playmaker we needed. Vando is our energy guy and an ELITE perimeter defender and Beasley will be our sniper.

[@baruud911]

Beasley can defend as well great trades all in all but came a bit too late if we miraculously made the play offs I don't see any team beating us aside from the suns

[@okeythegoat2332]

@@baruud911yep

[@okeythegoat2332]

@@baruud911only if ad is in his top form, shooting well, moving faster in transition, etc

[@thetruckdrivinggamer2098]

B’s footwork is solid on both ends. Great IQ 🏀

[@Jonny0nline]

Hearing the respect DLO has for Lebron & AD and seeing already how well they play together, I think we may get the best version of DLO. He can settle into the #3 guy while playing next to 2 alphas who enhance his strengths. Crazy, I was so happy to see him go before and now so stoked he's back. Great job bros! Thanks for all the coverage.

[@mamatheregoesthatwoman]

Russ and Pat always seemed like haters.

[@fliiguy247]

I absolutely love when you guys do these, it is so unique and rare to get the full on honest opinion of the team that just traded the player you got and how they feel about them, especially when we are talking about getting multiple guys from the same team. You can get the perspective on how they work together. Great to know whether we are just crazy or we actually got some very unrealized talent. This is prime content. Keep this going guys. Great work.

[@LockedOnLakers]

Thanks so much. Really appreciate that. AK

[@danadouglas2674]

One thing I was interested to hear, and which I think we've already seen some of, is that Vando doesn't have good hands. I was hoping it was just a momentary lapse, but it sounds like that's a thing with him. And, of course, that defenders completely abandon him when he's out beyond the 3 point line, which we've also seen already. But what amazing energy, and he's been great defensively when not guarding players named Brandon Ingram.

[@darwinlaureano7831]

vanderbilt has limited offense, and that's ok. we have a lot of scoring options. the defense and the energy are the things we paid for him and it's already worth every penny...

[@jehem2239]

agreed, vando can balance the line up with dlo and malik.

[@weho_brian]

malik,, dlo, bron, and AD are all scorers so its not a problem

[@deandrepage1048]

Vanderbilt is defensive protection for D'Angelo Russell who can't stop anybody on defense = balance.😄😄😄

[@Murali_bala13]

Very interesting conversation with Ben....The guy came prepared to provide insights- I like that like many of your guests ala Nuggets insider(last yr), Clippers guy earlier this season.... 3 good things I heard 1. DLo's basketball IQ and fit with current Laker roster 2. Beasley the marksmen, athleticism and transition play 3. Vando's energy at both ends of the floor and defending large wings, athletic 4s... The worrisome aspects: 1. DLo's inconsistent energy and focus and playing for a contract 2. Beasley's 1D skill...will be exposed in playoffs esp on D 3. Vando's very limited skills on O..esp. shooting will affect spacing...but I like him...there are many such players that have thrived with Lebron and AD... But all in all they improve Lakers roster tremendously no doubt. Lakers are talentwise now, middle of the pack in West....let's see where it takes them this season and hopefully answer what we need to do in off-season.

[@jehem2239]

thats why if you start with dlo and malik, you should start vando with ad. it covers issues of the backcourt. the starting 5 in the pels game is the perfect 5 to start because of the possibility of a hot start with good paint defense and adjust mid to late game if needed.

[@kerrya5208]

Listening to some of these reporters speak on these players can very interesting.

[@kevinjamesvictoria6365]

I think what Ben missed on explaining why DLo has "low-lows" is because of the system Finch is trying to implement, finch doesn't even tried to utilize him properly on his system and to DLo's credit he adapted to that role. If you're a coach you need to know the strengths/weaknesses of your player and dlo's strength is obviously PNR, and Finch barely run set plays specifically for DLo. Also, DLo late game heroics made them win a ton of games throughout his stint there. Other than this Ben is spot on. I subscribed to locked on wolves because this guy really explain things clearly and almost always spot on. 👌

[@akaspon1]

Excellent point that I think gets missed. Some examples: Finch does not like PnR while having a top 10 PnR guard on your team. They rarely ran plays for him, especially last year. This year they were having him play off ball more and good passers found him more hence his crazy numbers lately. They made him concede his own strengths to build up Ant, which is cool, but kinda hard to adjust for an 8 year veteran who can score and is also known for his clutch play. They want to be a fast pace team, and despite that not being a positive for the team (turnovers, bad transition defense, horrible finishers) which is not D-Lo's strength. If you watch that playoff series against Memphis, there was a reason they keyed on stopped D-Lo instead of Ant and you se the results. Ant scores great, D-Lo struggles because the coach did not adjust to help his game, and they lose. Not saying he isn't culpable for his faults, but a coach that almost coaches against him made things look bad and inconsistent for him IMO.

[@deandrepage1048]

Great point about the highs being very high with D'Angelo Russell and the lows being very low.

[@Blazin50s]

Honestly, Rob Pelinka outdid himself. I love our new squad. If we can get Bev on a minimum next year and keep the majority of the team together i think next year might be the one. I just dont think we've got a chance to contend this year.

[@rationallearner]

I think next 10 games will tell if we have got a chance this year or not. Moreover If AD continues to play like a top 5-10 player we have got a solid chance.

[@mikeyvaz2325]

Why not???? Why can't we be a contender? We smacked nuggets already nobody's guna wana see the lakers watch

[@Blazin50s]

@@mikeyvaz2325 Our playoffs near enough start right after the Allstar break. We have 1/4 of the season to get this team into shape. That’s gonna take a lot of focus and a lot of effort, off basically 2 weeks team chemistry. We have no identity. I think we’ll end up playoffs but I question if we’ll have enough left in the tank when we get there. You’ve never seen a championship won off a roster overhaul - There’s a reason for that. It’s not that I don’t think we’re good enough, it’s just the odds are stacked against us. Of course if we can go on a big winning streak to close out the season I’ll change my tone. But I think realistically I think we’ll be battling to the very end.

[@TYLERORTIZ2021]

This is a great breakdown

[@mark-ce7jx]

Feels like the 2020 lakers Rondo - DLo for playmaking, high IQ decision making and controlling the pace of offense KCP - Beasley for shooting 3s, transition offense and decent wing defense Javalle - Vander for pick n roll, cutting to the rim and energy on defense This is gonna be good since Lebron and Ad is already comfortable and complements these style of plays.

[@fahdzaa]

Bamba - Dwight.

[@phatbudda69]

D'Lo could be something special for the Lakers. The options to the Lakers' offense is to pick your poison, 2 players who will feast on 1on1 defense(LeBron and AD). 3 point shooting threat from Beasley and D'Lo. Off-the-ball cutters in LeBron and Vanderbuilt. The question is will the 2nd rotation of the Lakers escalate more pressure on their opponents and create opportunities to stretch the lead further out by playing for each other. I need the Rui to be more of a mid range assassin and Brown / Reaves to put more pressure on the perimeter. I need Mo Bamba to box out and demand pressure in the paint. There needs to be connecting tissue with Schroder and Mo Bamba with opportunities for some pick- N - roll action too. Communication is the key to build a quick bond on the on the floor chemistry. We are asking a lot from Mister Wizard (LeBron) to elevate the floor in this short period of time, this is not the time for the supporting cast to go into their shell. I need them to be open to the work and the challenge.

[@schmitkeoriginals]

D Lo!!! 💜💛😈💛💜 - the Russel LA needs... what a breath of fresh air 💯🔥🎯

[@buttkicker900]

Trade him for Myles and buddy

[@schmitkeoriginals]

@@buttkicker900 I gotta hand it to Rob... Bamba is a cheaper/younger/raw version of Turner, we needed a stretch big we got one for 10mil instead of 20mil, then we got shooting in Beasley + D Lo (plus Russel playmaking) annnnnnd we replaced the ONLY part of WestBRICK that was useful, the energy - in a WING... Vandy, brilliant!!!

[@buttkicker900]

@@schmitkeoriginals yup and they’re all on great contracts , Bamba literally has identical per 36 #’s as Myles .. now we have to continue to build continuity and we can compete w anyone

[@schmitkeoriginals]

@@buttkicker900 excited to see what Phil Handy can do w him... perfect fit for LA 🔥🔥🔥

[@buttkicker900]

@@schmitkeoriginals fr bro now we have some actual guard play too .. we might actually have some games where we hit 16-17 3’s wit 3 TO’s as a team

[@lucasanfilippo5370]

This is great journalism guy, simple but smart, serious journalism: you pick a guy Who has the info and ask him. It's now a full "basket" of "I think" on TV, about the Lakers eventual run to the playoffs. "I think they can beat anybody apart the Suns and the Nuggets.." Yes Sir, but why?!.. "I think the Lakers improved".. Sure?!.. lots of empty chatter from people you already know dont understand basketball, dont maybe Watch the games or love their public image and throwing BS on TV more than sport.. I said many times: Your channel is like the Only (or One of the few) Island on the ocean.. great job as Always..

[@roronoa_zuri]

We have been there with all the individual talents in the roster but does not work because the fit was just MEH. We need role players that will fit alongside our duo Bron and AD. Both AD and Lebron are all around players so we don't expect the new additions to play better than our stars, we expect them to play their roles and what they are good at.

[@44RisingSun44]

The question isn't "Is D-Lo a perfect player?" because obviously not, no one is & even if he was close, he wouldn't have been traded. The reason question is: "Is he better than what you've gotten from Russ the past 2 years" & the answer to that so far has been 100%

[@jodychappell]

Just keep some continuity please. I want a team who I know and can root for. Also with these players at the ages that they are and the salary cap likely to change, lock these guys up for longer term deals and keep a relevant franchise with team friendly deals as the cap changes. Worst case there is you can deal players in a tear down but tanking doesn’t always guarantee success.

[@vtownboxingfan]

D'lo fits like a glove! #17championshipsandcountingbaby #lakers4ever

[@Chasedownj]

Lakers honestly should refrain from pushing the pace all game long. I get that’s what has kept them in games this entire year. But somebody needs to recognize that on top of not having good shooters, you’re now tiring them out by running full speed constantly when they most likely won’t get the ball on transition. Also why Lebron always tired at the end of the game. But they don’t have a good enough coaching staff to understand that.

[@socratesthalassos786]

Thomas Bryant getting nice reviews for his debut in Denver

[@weho_brian]

DLO just needs the right pieces around, serioulsy think AD and Bron are those guys NO CAP

[@Jaychilled]

ben beecken was a great listen along with the usual, i dont follow other teams but he seems really good

[@gregpollard7158]

Good/Informative Show on the LA 🐺 Wolves!!!

[@deandrepage1048]

Mike Conley Jr is perfect for Utah Jazz teammate Rudy Gobert 👏

[@ricolove4517]

hope lakers give him max contract

[@MrAdub97]

I have NEVER been a Dlo fan but that man has turned himself into a straight 🪣 bucket

[@vasheed]

I liked Ham's decision to start Vando, Beasley and Dlo with LeBron and AD with their familiarity from playing together before. The Lakers need to rack up wins now. I don't think that is the Lakers best possible lineup but, it's the one that will take the least amount of time to gel with the limited number of games remaining.

[@harrikilpinen1487]

Make no mistake, after watching Vanderbilt for 50+ games, I said you can't go wrong with him, he's not some salary makeweight dude, give credit to Pelinka about him later, too. @KamBrothers

[@danielbridges8927]

Listening to 710. AD cost us a lot to get him. LeBron came in free agency. The cost was different. We mortgaged the future for AD. LeBron is, just like you said,. transactional. We are still paying for the AD trade. Pick swaps. 1st rounders. It's hard to deal with that when he was supposed to be in his prime and he is out more than the older guy.

[@socratesthalassos786]

And is only sometimes dominant even when he is on the floor, not to mention always wondering when the next problem will occur.

[@Lazy_One1]

Prediction: Locked on clippers moving down to last on amount of subscribers with the addition of Russ. Locked on Lakers though 2 times more suns than any other team with Celtics a far 2nd with 9k plus if I remember. Good job keep up the good work. LFG Lakers !!!

[@socratesthalassos786]

Listening to D'lo post game pressers there's something about his attitude I can't quite put my finger on but I don't like.

[@kidadaliburd5035]

He played with kb24 and his mentality was to shoot or else you won't know if it goes in

[@805hiking]

" Revenge " I Dish best served Cold 🥶🥶🥶 I think we are going to be in for a Rude Awakening and every Russel Hater better pray because if the Clippers somehow win the Chip and we don't even make it to the playoffs this will be considered the worst Lakers season of all time 😡 2 ♾️ 24ever

[@weho_brian]

i dont even think DLO has even played that great, its been ok the optics seem much better since WB was so awful

[@fahdzaa]

Lakers just need to get that 7th or 8th seed! And its all good. Its even better than being 5 or 6th seed. Lakers would play Denver or Grizz. And not Suns, Mavs or the Clippers so. Gonna be interesting. They just need to stop losing so silly now! 🤷‍♂️

[@toccayoniki1054]

I think Lakers are going to cut Reed and add 2 more players I think they can add two more 3 and D guys and that’s it .

[@MarcBrandMusic]

Wanna treat, search Jarred Vanderbilt Lamar Odom….Ba do actually has some skills inside him

[@360onetwo]

I HOPE the Lakers get Kevin love !! n move Riu to SF on the 2nd unit BINGO!! 2nd unit will be PG-Dennis.S SG-Reaves/Lonnie SF-Riu/Troy PF-Kevin Love/Wen-yen C-Bamba/Wen-yen Deepest Bench in the League !!!

[@cleokey]

Right now, he fits, but how much $$ is he expecting next season? Then we'll know better.

[@Andrew-pv8oz]

Depends on how good he plays

[@deandrepage1048]

When Lebron James is 100% healthy he dominates the ball with his 7 ISO-MODE STEPBACK 3-POINTERS PER GAME. That's when it's good to have a good OFF THE BALL SCORING WEAPON AT POINT GUARD. 👍

[@jamesorr4445]

The media is trying to put Westbrook out the league

[@taehwankim6988]

If we have 10 games more . . . .

[@justthisguy1948]

Makes no difference

[@islandrepublic9166]

The LAKERS with this miraculous acquisition by PELinka has loaded the Lakers to the ooint that DARVIN HAM will be in the hot seat if they dont contend let alone make the playoffs. His enfatuation with going small should be a thing of the past. It’s understandable he went with this mindset before the trade as the Lakers where AD LEBRON and to be honest either rotational players or g leaguers that over achieve. And WESTBROOK needed to shine for his trade value. So this is as clean slate as it can with more than half season left to ramp up. The AD VANDO LEBRON DLO BEASLEY line up should be the default moving forward and against bigger center Bamba should move to center and AD to PF. Lastly LEBRON should also realize the team is now balance as he needs to minimize those long 3 pointers he grown accustomed to shooting. And ultimately DARVIN HAM needs to look at himself in the mirror… good is not good enough this is the Los Angeles Lakers.

[@justthisguy1948]

Contend? They are still a lottery team fighting for a play in spot

[@reekflare7342]

Hope Fam don’t tell on Nobody dis time🤐🫡

[@jamesorr4445]

Shameful

[@hecimbecir8482]

New guys mean business.They simply have better skills,younger legs and smaller egos.

[@HELLO9-t5g]

Stop hatin

[@HELLO9-t5g]

Stop hatin on dlo, weak ass wolves fan