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Lakers Fast Break

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It's our look at all things Los Angeles Lakers as we bring the best analysis, insight, and opinions on basketball's most talked-about franchise. Our personalities provide a fresh look at the latest news and trends with the Lakers and the rest of the NBA that no other Laker show can match. Named as one of the best Lakers podcasts by Feedspot and Player.FM! (https://bit.ly/37wRCB5).

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Lakers History 101- Lakers-Suns Rivalry Extra Credit!

March 22, 2023 06:20 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

With an important game looming on Wednesday, we're back at Lakers Fast Break University and in-class logging some extra credit as we begin our series of Lakers rivalries with a focus on the Laker-Suns. Tune in as Professors "MagicMan" Sean Grice and Joe Soro, along with Dean of University Studies Gerald Glassford guide you through the history between these two teams and how some important matchups between the two give our faculty reason to explain why the Lakers-Suns rivalry is one of the m...

NBA Observations- Who's The Frontrunner For MVP Now?

March 21, 2023 05:03 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

The guys from the Lakers Fast Break always have some NBA Observations and today's show with "MagicMan in the Morning" host Sean Grice and Gerald Glassford of the Lakers Fast Break on the call it's absolutely no different. As the race for the NBA's MVP heats up as we get down to the final ten games, is it Nikola Jokić's award to lose? Or has Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo or someone else jumped the line to take the top spot as the favorite? Plus with the Lakers coming into this week preca...

Lakers-Magic Post-Game! Austin Reaves Gets The Lakers Back In The Win Column! Group Chat!

March 20, 2023 07:08 - 1 hour - 65 MB

The Lakers went into a Sunday night matchup needing a win against Orlando after two straight debacles and finding themselves on the outside looking in as they went into The Crypt. With a lackluster effort by the starting five, it was the bench that carried the team led by Austin Reaves with a career-high 35 points as the Lakers pull away from the Magic late in the game with a 111-105 victory. Tune in as Stone Hansen from Upside Swings NBA Draft Podcast, "MagicMan in the Morning" host Sean Gr...

Lakers-Mavs Recap! The Lakers Mistakes Bite Them Again At The Buzzer! Group Chat! (Live Stream Feed!)

March 18, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

The Lakers returned to the Crypt after an embarrassing loss and still found themselves in 9th place in the Western Conference heading into a critical matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite a terrible 2nd quarter, the Lakers did find themselves up by seven late in the game. But continual game-ending errors once again bit the Lakers as the Mavs defeat LA 111-110 on a Maxi Kelebr last-second three. Tune in as "MagicMan In The Morning" host Sean Grice, Joe Soro from lakersball.com⁠ and Sy...

Lakers-Rockets Recap! Lakers Fail Again To Reach .500! With Joe Soro and MagicMan Sean Grice! (Live Stream Feed!)

March 16, 2023 06:02 - 1 hour - 57 MB

The Lakers coming off a high from a dominating win in New Orleans went into Houston to face off against the NBA's 2nd worst team in the Rockets needing just one more win to get to .500 for the first time this season. Sounded simple right? For the Lakers this season nothing is simple as the team's decision to sit Anthony Davis on the second game of a back-to-back cost them dearly as the Rockets destroyed the Lakers in the point 78-46 as they charged out of the gate and never looked back with ...

Lakers-Pelicans Wrap Up! Lakers Put Away The Pelicans Early With A 3-Point Barrage! Group Chat! (Live Stream Feed!)

March 15, 2023 04:28 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

The Lakers continued fight for a playoff spot continued in New Orleans on Tuesday with Anthony Davis vowing to make amends for a disappointing effort against the Knicks. And buoyed by a record fifteen first-half three-pointers (including Malik Beasley with seven) and Davis redeeming himself with 35 points and 17 rebounds, the Lakers ran away and hid from the Pelicans leading by as much as 40 points and cruised to a 123-108 victory. Tune in as LakerTom from lakerholics.com, "MagicMan in the M...

NBA Observations: Who's the Beast of the East? Who Will Survive the Wild West? (Live Stream Feed!)

March 14, 2023 08:31 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

With the Lakers losing on Sunday to the Knicks, the races in both conferences are continuing to heat up. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com and "MagicMan in the Morning" host Sean Grice from the Lakers Fast Break share observations on who looks strong in the East, who will survive in the West, and do the Lakers still have time to make a fast rise in the standings. Plus is a new collective bargaining agreement almost done? Join our ESPN March Madness Challenge Lakers Fast Break Group to...

Lakers-Knicks Recap! The Lakers Get Knicked Up In A Loss! Group Chat! (Live Stream Feed!)

March 13, 2023 07:37 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

The Lakers, with the ability to reach .500 for the first time this season end their homestand against a New York Knicks team without their star player Jalen Brunson. But the inability to contain Julius Randle (33) and RJ Barrett (30) put the lakers out into the cold as another late fourth-quarter surge falls short 112-108. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com/ SynBlades.com, Stone Hansen from the Upside Swings NBA Draft podcast, and "MagicMan in the Morning" host Sean Grice step in for Ge...

Lakers-Raptors Recap! Welcome Back D'Angelo Russell! Group Chat!

March 11, 2023 09:02 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

The Lakers got back D'Angelo Russell to the lineup after a two-week absence just in time as the lakers played host to the Toronto Raptors. The return was just what the doctor ordered as D'Lo provided a boost to the team with 28 points and 9 assists as the Lakers came back from a third-quarter deficit to pull away with a 122-112 win to go to 33-34 and alone in 9th place in the Western Conference. Tune in as Stone Hansen from The Upside Swings NBA Draft Podcast, Joe Soro from SynBlades.com/lak...

Lakers History 101- Just How Fun Were The 1997-98 Lakers? Plus a Lakers Injury Update!

March 10, 2023 06:24 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

We head back to Lakers Fast Break University to talk about one of Professor Sean Grice's favorite subjects, the 1997-98 Lakers. Tune in as Dean Gerald Glassford, Professor Joe Soro of lakersball.com/SynBlades.com,  and the "MagicMan" himself describe why it was so much fun to watch that team, the reason why it was such a pivotal year for the organization, the changes that were ultimately made that won them three titles, the four all-stars on that team, and could the Lakers have won more titl...

Do You Know Your Lakers Trivia? Episode Two!

March 09, 2023 07:24 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

It's time for the return of the best Lakers trivia game that's around, "Do You Know Your Lakers Trivia"! Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com battles wits with the host of "MagicMan in the Morning" Sean Grice as they go at it to become the Lakers Quiz Expert of the Week! Catch all the fun as your host Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break supplies the questions where the action is tense, nail-biting, and exciting! So who wins in this big-time matchup between two of our...

Lakers-Grizzlies Recap! Lakers Move To 9th As They Honor Pau Gasol! Group Chat!

March 08, 2023 09:02 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

The Lakers continue the homestand at Crypto.com Arena and retired Pau Gasol's #16 to the rafters and came into Tuesday's game with a chance to get into 9th in the Western Conference for the first time this season as they hosted the Memphis Grizzlies. A back-and-forth game saw the Lakers pull away late in the fourth quarter behind another monster game from Anthony Davis (30 points, 22 rebounds) in a 112-103 victory. Tune in as YouTube's John Mikaelian, Stone Hansen from the Upside Swings NBA ...

NBA Observations- The Week Ahead For The Lakers!

March 07, 2023 07:44 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

With the Lakers vying for a playoff spot, what does the road look like for the Lakers this week? "MagicMan in the Morning" Host Sean Grice, Joe Soro of lakersball.com /SynBlades.com, and Gerald Glassford of the Lakers Fast Break talk about the opponents for the next seven days in the Grizzlies, Raptors, and Knicks and discuss the highs and lows each is having. Plus do the guys think the Lakers will end up in the top ten after they finish off the homestand? It's a great conversation ahead on ...

Lakers-Warriors Post-Game! The Lakers Fight Off A Curry Charge! Group Chat!

March 06, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

The Lakers, coming off of a terrible loss on Friday tried to regroup on Sunday afternoon against the Golden State Warriors and a returning Stephen Curry. The team got off to a 20-point lead and fended off a strong Curry fourth quarter as the Lakers pull out a 113-105 win. Tune in as Stone Hansen from the Upside Swings NBA Draft Podcast, LakerTom from lakerholics.com, Joe Soro of SynBlades.com/lakersball.com, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the game, the week...

Lakers-T-Wolves Wrap-Up! Lakers Blow An Opportunity To Get In The Play-In Mix! Group Chat!

March 04, 2023 09:23 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

The lakers come back home to the Crypt finding themselves with a great opportunity to climb into the play-in in the Western Conference standings against the Minnesota Timberwolves. But a lackluster second half had the Lakers blow a golden opportunity as a late fourth-quarter comeback failed in a 110-102 loss to the T-Wolves. Tune in as Stone Hansen from the Upside Swings Podcast, Joe Soro from SynBlades.com/lakersball.com, Jamie Sweet from lakerholics.com, and Gerald Glassford from the Laker...

NBA Observations- LeBron Injury Update, The Wild West, + Can Anyone Beat Kobe's 81 or Wilt's 100?

March 03, 2023 07:46 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

After the great victory in Oklahoma City, the crew updates you on LeBron James' injury and the time frame for a possible return to the court. Tune in as "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break look at the wild and crazy Western Conference, and on the 61st anniversary of Wilt's 100-point game, will anyone beat that performance or even Kobe's 81? Catch our LIVE Lakers Fast Break Watch Parties every game when you sign up...

Lakers-Thunder Recap! The Lakers Sneak Out A Precautionary Win Over OKC! Group Chat!

March 02, 2023 07:48 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

The Lakers went to Oklahoma City on the second of a back-to-back knowing they wouldn't have LeBron James and D'Angelo Russell but also found out for "precautionary" reasons the team would also be without Anthony Davis. But behind a great second half from Dennis Schröder (who rolled an ankle) and solid play from Austin Reaves and Troy Brown Jr., the Lakers leave OKC with a 123-117 victory over the Thunder. Tune in as Stone Hansen from the Upside Swings NBA Draft podcast, Joe Soro from SynBlad...

Lakers-Grizzlies Recap! The Lakers Lose Their Way Without LeBron! Group Chat!

March 01, 2023 07:59 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

The Lakers head into Memphis on Tuesday knowing LeBron James would be out of the lineup for an extended period of time and D' Angelo Russell also out with a sore ankle. But a promising first-half lead got turned on its head with Ja Morant scoring a franchise-high 28 points in the third quarter as Memphis overtook the Lakers and pulled away for a 121-109 win over LA. Tune in as Stone Hansen from the Upside Swings NBA Draft podcast, Joe "Viral" Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, "MagicMan...

LeBron Suffers A Right Foot Injury! Is The Season Over For The Lakers?

February 28, 2023 07:16 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

It was reported today by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that LeBron James suffered a right foot injury during the Dallas game on Sunday and is feared to be out for several weeks. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break talk about the injury and can this new lineup still give the team a chance to win in LeBron's absence. The guys also have thoughts on if it's time to look at trading Anthony Davis this summer to c...

Lakers-Mavs Recap! A 27-Point Deficit? No Problem For the Lakers! The Biggest NBA Comeback Of The Season! Group Chat!

February 27, 2023 03:49 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

The Lakers headed into Dallas for a Sunday afternoon matchup against the Mavericks without an ailing D'Angelo Russell. And it looked at first like the injury would hurt the team as they fell quickly behind Dallas in the first half. But the biggest comeback of the year was in store as the Lakers stormed back from a 27-point deficit to beat the Mavs 111-108 (NBA teams were 138-0 this season when leading by 27 or more points before today's game). Tune in as LakerTom from lakerholics.com, Joe So...

It's The Debut of MagicMan in the Morning!

February 25, 2023 07:12 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Welcome to the Lakers Fast Break podcast channel! This is the inaugural episode of Magicman in the Morning! Join the "MagicMan' Sean Grice as he and guest Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com as they talk about various subjects including the Lakers' big win against the Warriors last night, the Russell Wilson saga in the NFL, breakfast foods, the current officiating in basketball, and more! Please hit the like button and subscribe and share your thoughts! (The opinions expressed on the ...

Lakers-Warriors Recap! Lakers Start The Post All-Star Break With A Big Win! Group Chat!

February 24, 2023 08:31 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MB

The Lakers return from the all-star break to start their uphill climb against the Golden State at the Crypto.com arena. And despite a sprained ankle for D'Angelo Russell, the Lakers jumped out to lead and never looked back as hot shooting from Malik Beasley and Austin Reaves led the Lakers to a 124-111 win over the Warriors. Tune in as how much Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, LakerTom of lakerholics.com, "Magic Man" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break are ...

NBA Observations Post All-Star Break Preview! Group Chat!

February 23, 2023 08:29 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

On the eve of the NBA returning to action after the All-Star break, the Lakers Fast Break crew of Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, YouTube's John Mikaelian, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford come together to talk about the games the Lakers have in front of them, what teams look to capitalize on the next few weeks, and what teams may fail in their playoff run. It's a tough road ahead for the Lakers, but can they do it? We'll share some thoughts on the Lakers Fast Break po...

Is This The Most Important 23 Regular Season Games Ever For LeBron? Group Chat!

February 22, 2023 09:18 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

LeBron James made some interesting comments over the All-Star weekend, and Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, LRob, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford talk about what was said, and if this truly is the most important 23 regular season games of LeBron's career. Plus what record do the Lakers need to get into the playoffs, our opinions on how Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley will do in their new homes, and should the Lakers pick up any one of the waiver wire? Find out o...

Lakers History 101- Remembering Dr. Jerry Buss

February 21, 2023 07:43 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

We welcome you back to the halls of Lakers Fast Break University as we remember the legacy of Dr. Jerry Buss ten years after his passing. Tune in as professor "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Dean Gerald Glassford weigh in with thoughts on what made his tenure so great. The faculty also theorize if the Buss family has carried on his legacy in the years after. Class is back in session so get your LFBU letterman jacket on as we head back to school in our latest Lakers Fast Break podcast! Catch our ...

Lakers History 101 Addendum- TJ Johnson on the 2012 Lakers!

February 18, 2023 07:27 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MB

After a successful class recently conducted at Lakers Fast Break University on the rise and fall of the 2012 Lakers, we bring in the man who came up with the course curriculum for us in TJ Johnson. TJ gives additional insight into what the prospects and hopes were for that team and why it came undone. Plus, he had some thoughts on the current Lakers team as well. So for those wanting some more Lakers content during the All-Star Break, we give additional course material from the Lakers Fast B...

NBA Observations on the Lakers and the NBA Draft with Stone Hansen!

February 17, 2023 07:36 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Stone Hansen, a fellow Lakers fan and co-host of the Upside Swings NBA Draft Podcast returns to talk about all things Lakers and the NBA Draft! Stone and Gerald Glassford break down the prospects for the team coming off the trade deadline and what the true prospects will be coming out of the All-Star Break. He also shares thoughts on the futures of coach Darvin Ham and GM Rob Pelinka and if the team would be better off moving in a different direction. Plus you know there's some NBA Draft tal...

Lakers-Pelicans Recap! The Lakers New Lineup Pays Off! Group Chat!

February 16, 2023 08:48 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

The Lakers got LeBron James back in the lineup for their matchup against the Pelicans as the fans got a full look at the team and all its new additions. And with big contributions from the recent arrivals the Lakers started out strong and never looked back in a 120-102 win over New Orleans. Tune in as LakerTom from lakerholics.com, Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break are pumped at how this time looked in the game,...

NBA Observations- Can The Lakers Still Make The Playoffs? With "MagicMan" Sean Grice!

February 15, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

Today on the Lakers Fast Break, "MagicMan" Sean Grice and Gerald Glassford have some NBA Observations if the Lakers still have a chance to make the playoffs, or if a play-in scenario is more likely with all the new additions. And post-trade deadline, have our thoughts changed on the favorites for the NBA title? The future of the Lakers season is in doubt, and we have some thoughts on if the team can get it done on the latest Lakers Fast Break podcast! Catch our LIVE Lakers Fast Break Watch ...

Lakers-Blazers Wrap-Up! No LeBron + No Defense On Lillard Means A Loss For The Lakers! Group Chat!

February 14, 2023 08:41 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

The Lakers return to Portland for a rematch against the Trail Blazers, but no LeBron and too much Damian Lillard combined for a 127-115 loss. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com /SynBlade.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Last Fast Break talk about the game, why the Lakers gave up so many 3's, what's the deal with LeBron sitting out another game, why AD is still struggling on offense, and if the Lakers can get back on track for Wednesday's game. We're not happy wi...

Lakers-Warriors Wrap-Up! New Faces Spark A Victory For The Lakers! Group Chat!

February 12, 2023 07:51 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

The Trade Deadline may be done, but the new-look Lakers are not yet completed, and with LeBron James sitting out the game with a sore ankle, the task looked tall facing Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. After a strong first half, the depleted Lakers couldn't stop Giannis in the third quarter as they ended up cruising over LA 115-106. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the...

Lakers-Bucks Recap! No LeBron Or New Additions Mean Another Loss! Group Chat!

February 10, 2023 09:12 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

The Trade Deadline may be done, but the new-look Lakers are not yet completed, and with LeBron James sitting out the game with a sore ankle, the task looked tall facing Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. After a strong first half, the depleted Lakers couldn't stop Giannis in the third quarter as they ended up cruising over LA 115-106. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the...

NBA Trade Deadline Special !!!🏀🏀🏀

February 09, 2023 23:09 - 2 hours - 136 MB

It's time for our annual Lakers Fast Break NBA Trade Deadline Special! Tune in as LakerTom from lakerholics.com, Joe Soro from lakersball.com / SynBlades.com, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break get you up to speed on the latest transactions, decide which trades are good and bad, and if the Lakers will do anything to add on some final pieces for a playoff run. Will the Lakers make the final moves to complete the roster? What happened to Patrick Beverley, and Thomas Bryant? Is any...

D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, & Jarred Vanderbilt Get Traded To The Lakers! PLUS Kevin Durant Goes To Phoenix! Group Chat!

February 09, 2023 08:58 - 2 hours - 136 MB

The Lakers finally pulled off a big trade getting D'Angelo Russell from Minnesota, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley from Utah, with Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones, and a lightly-protected going to Utah, with Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Mike Conley plus Minnesota gets the lesser of the 2024 Washington-Memphis second-round picks and 2025 and 2026 second-round picks via Utah goes to Minnesota.  PLUS, Kevin Durant gets traded to Phoenix while we're on the show and we ...

Lakers-Thunder Recap! LeBron Passes Kareem But The Lakers Lose To The Thunder! Group Chat!

February 08, 2023 09:53 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

With LeBron James finally reaching the mountain top tonight as he breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, the Lakers still had some work to do at home against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A terrible defense led to some hot shooting for the Thunder throughout the game, leaving the Lakers to only celebrate LeBron's record as they lose to OKC 133-130. Tune in as Joe Soro from SynBlades.com/lakersball.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break celebra...

NBA Observations on Kyrie To Dallas and A Lakers Trade Deadline Preview! Group Chat!

February 07, 2023 06:55 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

The Lakers had a really bad weekend as the Lakers loss to the Pelicans got compounded by the team not being able to acquire Kyrie Irving who heads to the Mavs. Tune in as Joe Soro from SynBlades.com/lakersball.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break talk about if it was a missed opportunity, why LeBron is again unhappy, and if the Lakers still have an opportunity in the coming days to pull off a blockbuster trade. Is Rob Pelinka still working the phones? F...

Lakers-Pelicans Wrap-Up! The Lakers End The Road Trip Out Of Gas! Group Chat!

February 05, 2023 04:36 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

The Lakers conclude the road trip in New Orleans as they looked to finish strong against the Pelicans. The Lakers built up a 12-point lead only to see it falter in the second half in a 131-126 loss to the Pelicans. Tune in as "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, LakerTom of lakerholics.com, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break are back as we talk about what went wrong with today's game, the continuing Kyrie Irving trade rumors, Lebron's continuing pur...

Kyrie Irving Wants To Be Traded! Should The Lakers Go Get Him? Plus It's Lakers Trivia Time!

February 04, 2023 09:01 - 59 minutes - 54 MB

Kyrie Irving made a formal request to the Brooklyn Nets that he wants to be traded before next Thursday's trade deadline. The Lakers immediately become one of the marquee teams that could be a landing spot. But should the team be interested after so much controversy and instability? Plus it's our long-awaited trivia time as Joe Soro for lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and LRob compete to get some bragging rights on who will become the Lakers Trivia King. A fun conversati...

Lakers-Pacers Post Game! Lakers Escape A Wreck In Indiana! Group Chat!

February 03, 2023 08:10 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

The Lakers continue the road trip in Indiana as LA locked forces against the Pacers. The Lakers, despite many issues, used LeBron James and Anthony Davis's strength to overcome a game-long deficit to escape Indiana 112-111. Tune in as a returning LakerTom from lakerholics.com joins "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break talk about how painful a game like today was for them, what can they do to keep it going in New Or...

Lakers History 101- The Pau Gasol Trade!

February 02, 2023 07:42 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

We return for night classes at Lakers Fast Break University as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Pau Gasol trade to the Lakers. Professors Joe Soro of lakersball.com/SynBlades.com and "MagicMan" Sean Grice hold class as Dean Gerald Glassford oversees the curriculum on what the particulars of the Gasol trade were, the impact upon his arrival, just how good of a duo he and Kobe were in comparison to other Laker greats, and how his success with the team will be recognized as his jersey w...

Lakers-Knicks Wrap Up! Lakers Win In OT At MSG! Group Chat!

February 01, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

Having gotten off to a rough start to the road trip, the Lakers headed into Madison Square Garden to face off against the New York Knicks.  With Lebron and Anthony Davis back in the lineup, and Rui Hachimura providing a needed scoring punch, the Lakers outlasted the Knicks in OT 129-123. Tune in as LRob, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, Joe Soro from lakersball.com and Synblades.com, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the game, why it's still a work in process for the te...

Lakers-Nets Post-Game! Lakers Stink In The 4th Quarter w/o LeBron and AD! Group Chat!

January 31, 2023 07:22 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

After the robbery in Boston, the Lakers head to New York for a back-to-back starting with the Brooklyn Nets. And without Anthony Davis and LeBron James in the lineup, the Lakers overcame a terrible first half with one of their best 3rd quarters of the season to keep things close. But the rally ended in the fourth quarter as the Lakers self-destructed and gave the Nets a 121-104 victory. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from th...

Lakers-Celtics Recap! Rivals Week Ends With The Lakers Getting Robbed! Group Chat!

January 29, 2023 08:05 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

It's Rivals Week in the NBA and it closes out with the Lakers heading into Boston to face off against the dreaded Celtics. The Lakers suffered through a roller-coaster last-minute ride w/Patrick Beverley and a horrible non-call on LeBron, leading to the Lakers running out of gas in OT and ending up losing 125-121. Tune in as Joe Soro from SynBlades.com/lakersball.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and a returning LRob vent with Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break on the blatant missed foul ...

Lakers History 101- The Mamba Mentality

January 27, 2023 07:57 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Today's class we take a moment to remember the life of Kobe Bryant, who passed away three years ago today, and what made his Mamba Mentality so great. Tune in as Professor Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, Professor "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Dean Gerald Glassford of Lakers Fast Break University break down their thoughts on what the Mamba Mentality means to them and how people can overcome any obstacles in life with it. Catch our LIVE Lakers Fast Break Watch Parties every game whe...

Lakers-Spurs Post-Game! AD Returns and Rui Is Here! Group Chat!

January 26, 2023 09:06 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

The Lakers get some reinforcements as Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura get some playing time as they and the Lakers face the San Antonio Spurs on a second of a back-to-back. And with a strong fourth-quarter push, especially defensively, the Lakers pull away for a 113-104 victory. Tune in as Joe Soro from  lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break gauge the return of Anthony Davis, the debut of Rui Hachimura, and how the team rallied a...

Lakers-Clippers Wrap-Up! Lakers Waste A LeBron Great Game! Group Chat!

January 25, 2023 09:01 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

The Lakers, coming off a big comeback in Portland, headed back home to The Crypt to face off against the dreaded Clippers. Unfortunately, the excitement from the Rui Hachimura trade went for naught as an excellent performance by LeBron with 46pts and nine 3's is wasted in a 133-115 loss. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break as always have great thoughts on the game, what the expected arrival of Anthony D...

Lakers Trade For Rui Hachimura! Deep Dive Group Chat!

January 24, 2023 10:06 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Our deep dive on Jay Mohr will have to wait as GM Rob Pelinka and the Lakers traded with the Wizards for forward Rui Hachimura with Washington getting Kendrick Nunn and three Second-Round picks in return. Tune in as "MagicMan" Sean Grice in part one, and in part two Joe Soro from lakersball.com / SynBlades.com and Jamie Sweet of lakerholics.com talk with Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break about the Lakers trading for Rui Hachimura and if Rui is the answer to a lot of questions for t...

Lakers-Blazers Recap! An Incredible Second Half Gets The Lakers A Big Victory! Plus We Remember Kobe's 81-Point Game! W/Joe Soro!

January 23, 2023 09:31 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

The Lakers looked to continue the good vibes as they headed to Portland to face off against the Trail Blazers. A great early start for the Lakers folded quickly with their worst second quarter this season as Portland went on a 45-13 run. But the Lakers behind LeBron's 37, Thomas Bryant's 31, and clutch play from Dennis Schröder and Patrick Beverley and the Lakers have their 2nd largest second-half comeback in team history leading to a 121-112 victory. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com/...

Lakers-Grizzlies Recap! Dennis Schröder's Heroics Lead To A Lakers Win! Group Chat!

January 21, 2023 10:22 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

The Lakers finish up the homestand in dire need of assistance as they faced Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies at The Crypt on Friday. But even with a subpar performance from LeBron, and despite getting destroyed on the inside by Memphis, the Lakers get some last-second Dennis Schröder heroics to win 122-121. Tune in as Joe Soro from lakersball.com/SynBlades.com, "MagicMan" Sean Grice, and Gerald Glassford from the Lakers Fast Break share thoughts on the game, provide an Anthony Davis updat...

Lakers History 101- Robert Horry and TowelGate!

January 20, 2023 08:55 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

So how did a towel change the course of history for the Lakers? Find out as we return to Lakers Fast Break University with Dean Gerald Glassford presiding over the class as Professor "MagicMan" Sean Grice explains how a thrown towel led to "Big Shot Bob" Robert Horry coming to the Lakers and becoming one of the most clutch NBA players of all-time. Class is in session once again so don't be tardy for the latest Lakers Fast Break podcast! Catch our LIVE Lakers Fast Break Watch Parties every g...

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