Laker Central Podcast
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsInterviewing journalists, bloggers, and other podcasters host Alex Hollingsworth discuss all things related to the Los Angeles Lakers both on and off the court.
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Episodes
Lakers Enter All Star Break An Impressive 41-12
February 15, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutesOn today's show I take a look back at how well the Los Angeles Lakers have performed during the first half of the NBA season. Social Media: https://linktr.ee/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who Will The Lakers Sign?
February 12, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutesOn today's show I talk about Kobe and Gianna being laid to rest, players linked to the Lakers, and team valuations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Lakers Are Ready For The All Star Break
February 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn today's show me and Vinay have a wide ranging conversation on the Lakers not making a trade, fans overreacting, Kobe Bryant's legacy and a conversation on race in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Episode: Off The Record Kobe Bryant Tribute
February 08, 2020 14:30 - 1 hourBonus episode: Today's show is audio from a Kobe Bryant tribute I did with my co-host from the Off The Record Podcast. Mike, Brandon, Quan, and myself chat it up about Kobe's career and legacy. You can find and subscribe to Off The Record here: https://linktr.ee/otr_podcast Mike: @OTR_Mike Brandon: @OtrBrandon Quan: @OTRQuan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers Remain The Same Following NBA Trade Deadline
February 07, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutesOn today's show I'll discuss why there Lakers didn't make any moves before the trade deadline. We had a Darren collision sighting at Staples Center Thursday nights and the Lakers lost to the Rockets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Trade Deadline Is Hours Away: Lakers Rumor Wrap Up
February 06, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutesWith the NBA trade deadline just hours away I go through the names that have been linked to the Lakers. Contact and social media info: https://linktr.ee/LakerCentral Timestamps: 1:12 Andre Iguodala 4:39 Spencer Dinwiddie 8:30 Dennis Schroder 9:25 Marcus Morris 10:40 Markieff Morris 11:37 Kelly Oubre 12:24 Alex Caruso 17:18 Darren Collison Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Updates on Lakers Trade News and Darren Collison
February 05, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutesOn today's show I discuss the rumor of Kyle Kuzma to the Knicks and chat with guest Sean Deveney of the Heavy.com. Sean wrote and article that included details on when Darren Collison will make a decision on his return. Enjoy! Contact and social media info: https://linktr.ee/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will The Lakers Make Some Noise Before The NBA Trade Deadline?
February 03, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutesThe NBA trade deadline is less than 72 hours away and on today's show I look at what options the Lakers have to improve the team. *I made the mistake during the podcast of saying the trade deadline was February 4th. It is actually February 6th. My apologies for the confusion. Contact and social media info: https://linktr.ee/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Episode: I talk about Kobe Bryant on the Both Teams Played Hard Podcast
February 01, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutesBonus episode! I appeared on the Both Teams Played Hard Podcast this week and talked about the loss of Kobe Bryant and what he meant to me. Enjoy. Both Teams Played Hards: https://twitter.com/BothTeamsPod Social media and contact information: https://linktr.ee/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're still Talking Kobe...And May Never Stop
January 31, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutesThis week we've been talking about Kobe and may never stop. He gave us 20 plus years of memories and it will take more than a few shows to fully express our gratitude. Brad Magsam of The Laker Show Life joins me as we try to heal. Social media and contact info: https://linktr.ee/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The World Is Mourning The Loss Of Kobe Bryant
January 29, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutesThe world is mourning the loss of Kobe Bryant. As we all still process the tragic news of his death I'm joined today by Fred Robledo of the Southern California Newspaper Group. Time Stamps: 1:30 - Initial reaction 4:34 - Why TMZ rushed the news before the Bryant Family was notified 10:30 - Weather conditions that could have led to this 14:30 - Does anything compare to this 23:00 Lakers v Clippers game canceled 27:30 - How do the Lakers continue this season 29:30 LeBron James 34:30 - Memorial ...
Remembering Kobe Bryant: Rest In Peace
January 27, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourThis is the hardest show I've ever had to do. Vinay and I share how we heard that Kobe Bryant had passed away and what he meant to us. This episode is presented unedited, raw, without advertisements. It opens with Kobe Bryant's Dear Basketball. Thank you Kobe for all of the memories. You will be missed. Contact and social media information: https://linktr.ee/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's Not Easy Being The Third Fiddle On A LeBron James Team
January 24, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutesRahul Lal contributor to The Leads Sports Media wrote an article analyzing Lebron's former teammates that were cast as 3rd options. Today Rahul joins me to discuss the article and apply his findings to Kyle Kuzma. the Los Angeles Lakers some things to figure out. Timestamps 4:06 - Chris Bosh and Kevin Love 9:45 - Fan expectations 15: 10 - Putting Kyle Kuzma in perspective 21:30 - Derrick Rose 23:45 - Dennis Schroder 33:30 - Relying on Playoff LeBron Social media and contact info: https://lin...
Los Angeles Lakers Mid Season Review
January 22, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutesOn today's show Vinay and I do a mid season review of the Los Angeles Lakers. Timestamps: 5:00 - The Lakers hot start 8:00 - Frank Vogel and team culture 17:15 - Rob Pelinka and roster building 29:00 - Which player that has stood out (besides LBJ & AD) 35:25 - Lakers Bench Social media and contact info: https://linktr.ee/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Lakers, Race In Sports, And Media Coverage With Black Sports Online
January 20, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutesToday is Martin Luther King Jr Day so Laker Central will embark on more serious discussions beyond sports wins and losses. CEO of Black Sports Online Robert Little joins me to discuss the Lakers success and if he was surprised by LeBron James joining the purple and gold. Our conversation then dives deeper into why the establishment fears Rich Paul, how the media covers black athletes, and why he started Black Sports Online. Time Stamps: 3:08 - BSO on LeBron joining the Lakers 5:25 - On Magic...
The Los Angeles Lakers Lose A Game And Fall To First In The West
January 17, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutesThe Lakers lose a game but remain in first place in the west. A January loss to the Orlando Magic isn't anything to get concerned about. "You win some. You lose some. But you live to fight another day." Shout out to the late great Johnny Witherspoon for the quote. The Lakers lost but the bench showed us how strong they are and in this episode I'll look at the numbers the've put up all season long. In a Laker Central first I'm going to give out mid season NBA award for the first time! Follow m...
The Los Angeles Lakers’ Bench Has Been Outstanding
January 15, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutesThe Lakers bench has been outstanding as the team rides a league best 9 game win streak. Kyle Kuzma led the team to perhaps its signature win of the season against the Oklahoma City Thunder without LeBron Jame or Anthony Davis. I’m going to take a look at just how well the Bech is performing and then bring in Sports Editor of the Southern California Newspaper Group Fred Robledo to get his thoughts on the Lakers. Follow me @LakerCentral365 SportsCastr: https://sportscastr.com/LakerCentral 1:...
Defensive Wings The Los Angeles Lakers Should Target To Improve Our Bench
January 13, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutesToday I’ll review defensive wings the Los Angeles Lakers should target to improve our bench with guest Vinay. Adding some additional wing depth would help tighten up any weaknesses in our defense. Follow Me @LakerCentral365 2:21 Win over OKC 7:05 Kyle Kuzma 15:00 Robert Covington 22:08 Markieff Morris 31:09 Jae Crowder 35:44 DeMarre Carrol 42:00 Rob Pelinka’s promotion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Pelinka Named Vice President Of Basketball Operations Of The Los Angeles Lakers
January 11, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutesJust hours before the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Dallas Mavericks Rob Pelinka was named Vice President of baked Operations. I'll break down what that means as well as give a weekly wrap up of all things Lakers. Click here for my contact info: https://linktr.ee/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Davis Hurts His Gluteus Maximus But Lakers Still Defeat Knicks
January 09, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutesAnthony Davis took a hard fall against the Knicks but the Lakers still won by 30. Results of the MRI came back clean and Davis will travel with the Lakers to Dallas but he did bruise his gluteus maximus. Today Dr. Raj of 3CB Performance joins me to tell us exactly what happened to AD. Click here for my contact info: https://linktr.ee/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will The Los Angeles Lakers Trade Kyle Kuzma?
January 07, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutesWill the Lakers trade Kyle Kuzma? On Monday we got a flurry of reports from Marc Stein of the New York Times, Sam Amick of the Athletics, and Sean Deveney of the Heavy that teams we're calling the Lakers about Kyle Kuzma. The Sacramento Kings were mentioned by name as being interested as well as potentially including Bogdan Bogdanovich in a deal. I give my thoughts on what the Lakers should do. Trade season is upon us! Follow me @LakerCentral365! Click here for my contact info: https://linktr...
Point Guards The Los Angeles Lakers Should Target To Improve Our Bench
January 06, 2020 09:00 - 50 minutesToday I’ll review guards the Los Angeles Lakers should target to improve our bench with guest Vinay. The Lakers have struggled to score when LeBron James and Anthony Davis are off the floor and it’s clear the Lakers need to find someone who can help with that. We’re going to discuss 6 players that would upgrade our guard rotation. Follow Me @LakerCentral365 4:45 - Lakers listening to trade offers for Kyle Kuzma? 13:24 - Lakers bench giving up leads. 16:41 - Darren Collison 28:00 - Derrick Ro...
Darren Collison Would Be A Huge Upgrade For The Los Angeles Lakers
January 04, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutesOn today's show I discuss how Darren Collison would be a huge upgrade for the Los Angeles Lakers. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Collison is considering a return and his preference is one of the LA teams. If true this is a huge opportunity for Rob Pelinka to add a quality veteran to this team. Follow me on social media @LakerCentral365. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Los Angeles Lakers: Highs And Lows Of 2019
December 31, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers Finish December 9-5 And Are Still The Best Team In The West
December 30, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutesThe Lakers are still the best team in the west after their toughest month of the season. The team finished 9-5 in December and 26-7 overall despite a 4 game losing streak. After such a tough stretch the Lakers have some questions to answer regarding their line ups. KCP is completely outplaying Avery Bradley and Alex Caruso should be taking more minutes from Rajon Rondo. I'll give my thoughts on what Frank Vogel needs to do to alleviate some of the pressure from LeBron James and Anthony Davis....
Lakers On A 4 Game Losing Streak and A Trainer Lays Waste To Lakers Twitter
December 29, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutesThe Los Angeles Lakers have now dropped 4 strait games including losses to the Bucks and Nuggets. After losing on Christmas Day a trainer decided to criticize LeBron James and some Lakers fans lost their minds. I also try to be the voice of reason on social media and I'll do so again on today's episode. Twitter: https://twitter.com/LakerCentral365 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakerCentral365 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Lakercentral365 Support the Lakers and Laker Central by sh...
Lakers' Bench Could Use An Upgrade
December 21, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutesMy thought's on the Lakers' bench and reaction to loosing to the Bucks. Twitter: https://twitter.com/LakerCentral365 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakerCentral365 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Lakercentral365 Support the Lakers and Laker Central by shopping at Fanatics: https://fanatics.ncw6.net/LakerCentral Save 20% and Support Laker Central by shopping at Manscaped.com and use promo code “LakerCentral” Use promo code LakerCentral to get 1 month free of Stitcher Premium! Stitc...
Takeaways From Pacers Loss
December 18, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutesLakers lost to the Pacers 102-105 and some Laker fans had a melt down. My thoughts. Twitter: https://twitter.com/LakerCentral365 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakerCentral365 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Lakercentral365 Support the Lakers and Laker Central by shopping at Fanatics: https://fanatics.ncw6.net/LakerCentral Save 20% and Support Laker Central by shopping at Manscaped.com and use promo code “LakerCentral” Use promo code LakerCentral to get 1 month free of Stitcher Pr...
Why is Kobe Bryant So Disrespected On Social Media
December 17, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutesFormer NBA scout Bryan Oringer joins Laker Central today. We're discuss Kobe's place in history as well as how LeBron James is still terrorizing the NBA in year 17. Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: LakerCentral365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Strait Road Wins
December 16, 2019 15:00 - 20 minutesThe Lakers continue their road dominance with a close win over the Atlanta Hawks. Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @LakerCentral365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers Start Road Trip With A Win In Orlando
December 12, 2019 06:00 - 16 minutesLakers get an ugly win against the Orlando Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't Underestimate The Lakers
December 11, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutesVery few analyst and experts thought the lakers would be this good. How could they have been so wrong? Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @LakerCentral365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special Guest Jorge Sedano Joins Laker Central
December 10, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutesOn today's show I interview Jorge Sedano (@sedano) of ESPN. We go all the way back to Dr. Jerry Buss passing away and discuss how the Lakers finally got back to being title contenders. Twitter/Instagram/Facebook: @LakerCentral365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Davis Is Unstoppable
December 09, 2019 18:30 - 20 minutesAnthony Davis is sending a message to the rest of the NBA and it simply reads "I'm the best big in the game". Let's discuss. Twitter/Instagram: LakerCentral365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers Dominate Portland
December 07, 2019 21:00 - 22 minutesThe Lakers have 3 strait in Denver, Utah, and Portland. This team is scary and I'll discuss just how good they are. Twitter/Instagram: LakerCentral365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
False Narratives: Strength of Schedule
December 06, 2019 15:00 - 20 minutesOn today's show I address all the people not giving the Lakers credit for starting the season 19-3. Twitter/Instagram: LakerCentral365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jazz Sing The Blues As Lakers Win In Utah
December 05, 2019 15:00 - 22 minutesLakers went to Utah and beat that Jazz by 25 points. I talk about how good this team really is. Twitter/Instagram: LakerCentral365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers Make Nuggets Look Like Pebbles
December 04, 2019 20:00 - 50 minutesOn today's show I discuss how the Lakers got back to their winning ways by beating the Denver Nuggets. Anthony Davis made another case for DPOY and LeBron played like an MVP. In a first for the podcast I had a few fans call in and discuss the Kyle Kuzma hate. Enjoy! Twitter/Instagram: LakerCentral365 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Game Win Streak Snapped
December 02, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutesThe Lakers just lost to the Mavericks. They received little contribution from anyone not named LeBron James or Anthony Davis and couldn't hit a shot in there 3rd quarter. Hannah Kulik joins the show to discuss what went wrong and how the Lakers can get back to their winning ways. Twitter/Instagram: LakerCentral365 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LakerCentral Fanatics: https://fanatics.ncw6.net/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another 7 Game Win Steak For The Lakers
November 25, 2019 09:00 - 40 minutesThe Lakers improve to a league best 14-2 riding a 7 game win streak. On today's show I'm joined by @Vkillem as we talk about how this team has come together so quickly. Twitter/Instagram: LakerCentral365 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LakerCentral Fanatics: https://fanatics.ncw6.net/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kobe In The Building As Lakers Ground Hawks
November 18, 2019 20:30 - 24 minutesThe Lakers win the 4th straight with Kobe Bean Bryant in attendance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers Beat Sacramento Queens
November 16, 2019 17:00 - 19 minutesAnthony Davis has game saving block as Lakers defeat Kings. Twitter/Instagram: LakerCentral365 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LakerCentral Fanatics: https://fanatics.ncw6.net/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers Lay The Smack Down On Golden State
November 14, 2019 17:00 - 23 minutesThe Lakers are back on a mini win streak after beating the Warriors 120-95. On today's show I look at what makes this Lakers team so good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Loss To Toronto Sent Lakers Twitter Into A Frenzy
November 12, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutesOn today's show I discuss the (expected) overreaction to the Lakers loosing to the Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heat Flame Out Against Lakers Defense
November 09, 2019 18:00 - 20 minutesSpecial weekend episode. The Lakers beat the heat 95-80 and continue to display why this defense makes them the best team in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best Team In The NBA
November 08, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutesOn today's show I'm joined by Brad Magsam of The Lake Show Life. We discuss the Lakers hot start. We discuss our next 3 games vs the Heat, Raptors, and Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bench Comes Through In Lakers 118-112 Defeat of Bulls
November 07, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutesThe Lakers came back from as many as 19 down against the Bulls in rout to their 6th straight win. The Lakers have won games on the defensive end this season so I'm joined by Noah Weiss (@RealSwishList) to figure out when our offense will catch up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Post Game Recap: Lakers Defeat Spurs
November 04, 2019 22:00 - 21 minutesOn today's podcast I'll discuss the Lakers 103-96 defeat of the Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers Win Overtime Thriller In Dallas
November 02, 2019 14:00 - 16 minutesI dive into the Lakers amazing win over the Dallas Mavericks in overtime! Twitter/IG: LakerCentral365 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LakerCentral Fanatics: https://fanatics.ncw6.net/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pre Game Analysis: Lakers at Mavericks
November 01, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutesThe Lakers open a 3 game road trip in Dallas against the Mavericks so today I'm joined by the host of Locked on Mavs, Nick Angstadt. Twitter/IG: LakerCentral365 Fanatics: https://fanatics.ncw6.net/LakerCentral Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LakerCentral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices