Lakers Talk HR 2:  Is It A Demotion? 

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The first hour started with Andy Kamenetzky reacting to the 9-4 start and how they "sort of" surpassed expectations up until now. Then, should Dalton Knecht get inserting in the starting lineup after averaging 20 points in the last 3 games?  A-Kam discussed. Plus, The Ringer's Rob Mahoney came on to talk about the MVP season Anthony Davis is having right now and his thoughts on the depth of the Lakers' roster.  

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Hour 2 of Lakers Talk got going with a discussion of how the team looks through the 1st 10 games. SB Nation's Harrison Faigen came on to talk about the dominance of Anthony Davis in the early part of the season, what Cam Reddish brings to the starting lineup, and his assessment of JJ Redick through 10 games. Then, "Crunch Time" with talk on the NBA Cup and the white-hot Cleveland Cavs.

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Andy Kamenetzky started the show giving an update on Anthony Davis' eye injury and if he's going to miss significant time. Plus, do the Lakers have the same flaws as last season? Andy thinks they do, but they are getting better at correcting the mistakes. Then, South Bay Lakers' Head Coach Zach Guthrie came on to talk about his road to being a G-League coach and how young players can use the G-League to propel themselves to become better professional basketball players. And, is Quincy Olivari ready to jump to the big squad? Andy talked about it.

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JJ did something different with his rotation in the last couple games, and Andy Kamenetzky noticed and loved it but wanted Redick to make another change. Bleacher Report and Mempihis Grizzlies SuperFan Molly Morrison called in to help Andy preview Lakers/Grizzlies and talk about how the Grizzlies "steal the Lakers' scraps" and turn them in to good rotation players.  Also, should D'Lo or Austin go to the bench? A-Kam and crew discussed. Plus, "Crunch Time" with talk on the 2020 Championship team.

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After a really good first week of the season, the Lakers took a step back on their 1st road trip with a loss to the lowly Detroit Pistons, so Andy Kamenetzky reacted to all of that. Plus, a look at Anthony Davis, who is playing really well, but got an ankle injury vs Detroit. Khobi Price, Lakers Beat Writer for the So Cal News Group, came on to talk about what's wrong with the Lakers on their road trip and the effect JJ Redick has on the team already. And how would you rate LeBron's season so far? 

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Hour 2 started with Andy concerned about the bench since the Lakers are getting no production from Gabe Vincent and Max Christie. Then, Danny Cunningham from "Locked On Cavs" called in to preview Cavs/Lakers and tell Andy why the Cavs are undefeated at 4-0. Plus, A-Kam thinks Bronny James will get minutes in the Cavs/Lakers game before being sent to the G-League. Also, "Crunch Time" with talk on two struggling teams, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Denver Nuggets.

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Andy Kamenetzky started off the show reacting to the 3-1 start to the Lakers regular season. Plus, how much will Christian Koloko help the already thin frontcourt? Andy discussed. Also, Tim of the "Cranjis McBasketball" fame on social media, came on to talk about his impression of the Lakers 3-1 start and JJ Redick's fiery approach.

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Hour 2 started with Andy giving out a crazy stat in the last time the Lakers won their regular season opener. Then, longtime talk show host Dave Palet, who covered the Kobe/Shaq Lakers, called in to talk about his expectations for the upcoming season and how JJ Redick compares to his favorite Lakers coach of all-time, Pat Riley. Plus, how does Dalton Knecht fit in to JJ's rotation? A-Kam talked about it. And, "Crunch Time" with predictions for the upcoming regular season.

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With the Preseason coming to a close, Andy Kamenetzky opened the show with the "Good and Bad" from the past 2 weeks, including watching Anthony Davis already playing at an MVP level. Then, Andy predicts how "electric" it will be when LeBron and Bronny James hit the court together. Also, Jon Krawczynski of the Athletic, called in to talk about the huge Knicks/T'Wolves trade over the Summer that shook the balance of the NBA and preview Lakers/T'Wolves.  

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A-Kam opens up Hour 2 with reaction to ESPN's Baxter Holmes' articles on Bronny James and Jerry West. Then, with the game vs Golden State as a "dress rehearsal," Andy went down the line to each guy expected to make the 9-man rotation. Plus, The Athletic's Sam Amick called in to talk about what he expects from this year's team, Anthony Davis and his order for the Western Conference. Also, "Crunch Time" with a new game called "Worried/Not Worried!"

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