Pete, Mike, and Darius continue their discussion about the Lakers roster construction by debating the merits of chasing an on-ball guard vs. a pursuit of more defense and rebounding from the wing, whether the Lakers need an infusion of perimeter athleticism at the guard spot, and why chasing higher perimeter usage should not come at the expense of featuring Anthony Davis more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete and Darius debate the pros and cons of chasing a high-usage guard this offseason, diving into the skills and traits this player would need to have to be the right fit, how much they view a player of this type as helping LeBron vs. helping Anthony Davis, and how the salary a player like this commands impacts roster construction and team building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the playoffs by diving into the Nuggets/Timberwolves series and examine how Denver has turned things around to even things back up 2-2. And then later the guys continue their discussion about the roster composition and why offensive versatility and more well-rounded players are necessary for the Lakers to improve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the playoffs in full swing, Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the Wolves defense and roster build, Denver showing the wear of trying to repeat, the entry point the Cavs used to attack Boston's defense in Game 2, and the back-and-forth nature of the Mavs/Thunder series. And then later, the guys dive into some of the lessons learned from the teams still playing and how it applies to the Lakers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second of a 2 part pod, Pete, Mike, and Darius continue their discussion about the Lakers head coaching search, debating what they value in a candidate, and specifically diving into how much experience matters, the difference between NBA experience as a player vs. previous coaching experience, and the different paths candidates can take to becoming successful head coaches.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the aftermath of the team firing Darvin Ham, Pete, Mike, and Darius continue their discussion about the Lakers search for a new head coach by examining traits they first consider important in a new coach, how much the roster should or should not inform the type of candidate the team looks at, philosophical alignment between the front office and the potential new hire, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers have parted ways with Darvin Ham after two seasons as their head coach. Pete and Darius discuss the decision, highlighting the ups and downs of his tenure, why they believe the change was made, and whether they think this was the right move.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete, Mike & Darius give their thoughts on the 1st Round of the playoffs, with an eye toward the type of shotmaking that endures through the postseason, how bigger teams are finding new advantages, and begin their talks about the Lakers roster moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers battled the Nuggets in a hard-fought Game 5, but another last second shot by Jamal Murray ended the series and with it, the Lakers season. Pete, Mike, and Darius reflect on the series clinching game and the series vs. Denver as a whole, and offer their initial thoughts on the season that was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers staved off elimination with a wire-to-wire win in Game 4. Pete, Mike & Darius discuss overcoming the Lakers' 3Q scoring woes, LeBron’s off ball work and the impact that has on D'Angelo Russell & Austin Reaves, Anthony Davis’ dominance, how Denver might turn up the pressure in Game 5, what the Lakers can do to adjust, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices