Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

From day one of being hired, and all the implications of the change and disruptions he would need to oversee and manage, Darvin Ham has had one of the more challenging first year head coaching seasons in memory. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss Darvin's season to date, the praise he deserves for connecting with the players to get the most out of them, the critiques he's taken for lineups and adjustments, his schematic shifts as his roster has changed, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another dominant performance from Anthony Davis, the Lakers beat the Grizzlies to move into the 9th spot in the Western Conference on the same night they retired Pau Gasol's jersey. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, focusing on AD's big night on both sides of the ball, Austin Reaves continuing to up his usage and show off his playmaking, and how the team's defense has carried them since the trade deadline. Then the guys discuss Pau Gasol's jersey retirement and the fondness they have for him as a player and a person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NBA player Pau Gasol joins the hosts to discuss the Lakers retiring his jersey and preview the Lakers vs. Grizzlies game. They analyze defensive strategies, playoff positioning in the Western conference, and the challenges faced by teams in the playoff race. The focus is on the Lakers' dedication to win crucial games and a tribute to Pau Gasol during an upcoming game.

The Lakers split a weekend of tough games, falling to the Timberwolves on Friday before beating the Warriors on Sunday afternoon, but were carried offensively by Anthony Davis in both games with 38 and 39 point performances. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss AD's play in both games, Darvin Ham's comments and adjustments from Friday to Sunday, Austin's on-ball work as a shot creator, and Troy Brown Jr.'s strong play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lakers enter a crucial 5 game home stretch. Pete, Mike & Darius discuss the keys to tonight's game against the Timberwolves & then preview the Warriors game, where Steph Curry reportedly will make a return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Without LeBron, Anthony Davis, and D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers got a much needed and important win over the Thunder on Wednesday night. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game and highlight the individual performances that carried the team, including Dennis Schröder's big second half, Austin Reaves' near perfect shooting night, Rui Hachimura's defense and rebounding, and Troy Brown's hot shooting and hard nosed defense.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers lost a hard fought game vs. the Grizzlies, where turnovers and a dynamic 3rd quarter from Ja Morant did them in. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game, the asks made of Anthony Davis on both sides of the ball, and how the rest of the team tried to pick up the slack with LeBron out. Then later, the guys react in real time to the news that AD will not play vs. the Thunder and debate how the game might go with the Lakers as shorthanded as they will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With yesterday's reports that LeBron James' right foot injury will likely result in an extended absence from the team, Pete & Mike discuss who they believe might step up in LeBron's stead, how the starting & bench lineups will be impacted, the importance of Anthony Davis & discuss the upcoming game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers executed the largest comeback in the NBA this season, beating the Mavericks after trailing by 27 points in the first half. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game by looking at the Mavs early hot shooting, Jarred Vanderbilt's great 3rd quarter and defense on Luka, the Lakers beginning their comeback by playing with force, and Anthony Davis' big night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus pod! Mike and NBA/NFL/MLB executive Dr. Robby Sikka, formerly VP of Basketball Operations and Player Wellness, and the VP of Basketball Performance and Technology for the Minnesota Timberwolves, dig into the evolution of player health, discussing, among other things, how increased size and strength, plus position-less basketball, have impacted injuries. They also look at how opponent load management could impact the Lakers playoff push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support Pete here:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomPete’s Playback: https://www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices