Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

Pete, Mike, Darius, and special guest Joey Ramirez discuss LeBron James becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer. From the raw stats of how he's getting his baskets in his 20th season to the nuance of how he beats defenses to the evolution of his offensive arsenal, the guys break down all aspects of LeBron's scoring greatness. 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

After trading away Russell Westbrook on Wednesday, the Lakers had an active trade deadline on Thursday, adding a deal that exchanged Patrick Beverley for Mo Bamba as well as sending out Thomas Bryant for multiple 2nd round picks. Pete, Mike, and Darius react to the Lakers' moves, discuss the shift in personality and in potential style of the team, and highlight some of the players that intrigue them most on the remade roster. 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 entered a new era with an old friend when they traded Russell Westbrook for former Laker D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt, executing a three-team trade with the Timberwolves and Jazz. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the trade from every angle and offer their thoughts on the fit, the machinations of the deal, 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

LeBron James became the NBA's all-time leading scorer, but the Lakers lost the game playing lackluster defense while not showing a lot of collective energy or effort. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the game -- from the atmosphere in the building and LeBron playing to the moment to the general defensive struggles and how much Anthony Davis and some of the smaller lineups that were played contributed to those challenges.  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

Austin Reaves is set to return from injury, which is both a welcomed addition to a team that has missed his specific skill set and another variable to a rotation that will now be as crowded as it has been all season. Pete, Mike, and Darius talk about Austin's return, how his minutes should shake out, and who might find themselves with a reduced role as he rejoins the rotation. Then later the guys discuss Anthony Davis' progress since he returned from his foot injury and some schematic decisions that can get him on track and back to the level he was pre-injury.  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

After a weekend of trade speculation and the possibility he would end up on the Lakers, Kyrie Irving is now a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the details of the trade, how the Nets priorities are made clear in the package they received in the deal, and where those priorities differed from the reports of various Lakers offers. Then later the guys discuss where the Lakers go from here with the trade deadline only a few days away.  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 rallied late to beat the Pacers, coming out on top after an uneven game where their effort and energy level was not as good as Indiana's. Pete and Darius discuss the game, how Patrick Beverley's defense was critical to the team's 4th quarter push, LeBron and Anthony Davis taking over late, and much more. Later, the guys discuss the pending return of Austin Reaves and what they hope happens in the lead up to the trade deadline.  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

Trade rumors have swirled around the Lakers since the beginning of the offseason, and now the trade deadline is just one week away. The guys discuss how their views on trades have changed since the offseason, how the team’s cap space this summer has changed with the acquisition of Rui Hachimura, and the ultimate goal of a 9-man playoff rotation. 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 beat the Knicks on Monday night in a game that both frustrated and illuminated some important ideas about what direction this team can go in. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss the win in New York by digging into Russ' strong overtime, the big starting lineup and how Troy Brown's play as a bigger guard brought his role into greater focus. Then later, the guys discuss Rui Hachimura's overall game and how his defense and play in transition look like they can have a lasting impact.  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 struggled on offense vs the Brooklyn Nets without LeBron & AD. Pete & Mike discuss how the team can get bogged down against switching defenses, and how being more intentional with their post offense can allow them to attack in a different way. Then, they take a look at the Western Conference standings and have a big picture discussion on the climb the Lakers must make. 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