Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee

Hour 2 started with Trudell and A-Kam fielding calls from Laker Fans wondering if Walker Kessler is "soft."  Then, ESPN's Ben Golliver came on to talk about what he thinks of the Lakers' start and his take on all the injuries around the NBA.  Plus, who should be the secondary ball handler after Luka?  The guys discussed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Trudell and Andy Kamenetzky react to the 6-2 start with the hot shooting of Luka Doncic leading the way through the first 2 weeks of the regular season. The duo also point to Luka's improved defense to why the Lakers are off to a great start. To talk more about Luka and the Lakers' hot start was Lakers Film Room's Pete Zayas. Plus, talk on Trudell's football league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lakers are getting ready to take on the Golden State Warriors. What are the keys to the game? What do we want to see out of the big 3 between Luka, Austin, & Walker Kessler? GUEST Ben Golliver senior NBA writer joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is NBA opening week! The Lakers are taking on the Golden State Warriors for their opening game. Mike Trudell attended Lakers practice today and asked JJ Redick a question about Mattise Thybulle and what makes him different than a lot of others defensively. The Lakers made roster moves today by waiving Forward/Guard Dalton Knecht. GUEST journalist for the Golden State Warriors and NBA at large Anthony Slater joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2 started with Trudell and Geeter marveling about the Lakers' Coaching Staff.   Then, ESPN NBA Senior Writer Ben Golliver called on with his impressions around the league so far in the Preseason and another update on Ben's bird, Gelato!  And, Trudell thinks the Lakers are better than "we think."  Plus, the guys make a comparison to Manchester City to the LA Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Preseason is here!  Mike Trudell and Chris McGee looked back on the first 2 games for the Purple and Gold, as they think that we shouldn't "take much away" from the loss vs Golden State.  Plus, Luka Doncic looked good in his first game, which really encouraged the fellas.  Who will be in the rotation come Opening Night?  The guys discussed. And, Geeter has huge expectations for Walker Kessler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trudell and Geeter continue their Lakers Media Day breakdown, including audio from this afternoon with Cameron Carr. The guys discuss the importance of preseason, Sandro Mamukelashvili, player roles and the biggest takeaways from Media Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trudell and Geeter recap their experience at Lakers Media Day, featuring audio from this afternoon with Austin Reaves, Luka Dončić and Walker Kessler. Plus, the guys share their early impressions of the Lakers as the team heads into preseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR 2: Guest Ben Golliver 7:00 Trudell talks about Cameron Carr and how training and Summer League is going for him. Greg is excited about Carr and Thiero and watching where they will fit in. 7:15 Mike and Greg talk about how they think Kessler will perform in this upcoming season. Kessler hasn't played that much so Greg is excited to see what he can do this year. JJ said that Kessler is "one of the best centers in the NBA". The NBA put a list out today with Giannis at the top of the offensive players in the league and the guys can't wait to watch him in Miami. The Lakers gave up a lot for Walter Kessler but it should be a good fit since Luka has wanted a center for a long time. 7:30/7:45 Guest Ben Golliver joins the guys to discuss the Lakers' off-season moves. Ben discusses today's press conference and how Rob and JJ seem to have a full understanding of how to build a team around Luka Doncic. When Luka is not happy with something he tends to spiral. Ben thinks this will be a very exciting offensive team. The part that he is worried about is defense and key possessions. Can the new players fully support Austin and Luka on the defensive end? This is the first that Greg is hearing about Ben's bird Gelato. Trudell wants Ben to train Gelato to say his name so they can include it into his show opens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR 1: Guest Dan Woike 6:00 We start off the show by discussing the recent passing of Lakers' arena announcer Lawrence Tanter yesterday. Mike tells stories about interacting with Lawrence before Lakers games at Staples Center. Rebecca also worked closely with Lawrence Tanter when he was the program director for KJAZZ radio. Greg and Mike talk about the distinguished and original nature of Lawrence's voice. He will be greatly missed. 6:15 Mike opens the segment by talking about JJ Redick's press conference. Mike talks about how Austin Reaves can carry the offense when Luka is off the court. Walter Kessler is described as a huge individual in person by Mike. A wing player needs defensive capabilities according to Trudell. He needs to be reliable on the little things in order to back up Austin and Luka. 6:30 Guest Dan Woike joins Trudell to talk Lakers and what was said/not said about LeBron James. They also talk about the five starting positions are available and open. There was an acknowledgement at the press conference that this is not currently a full roster. There are gaps open that will need to be filled in the future but it may take a while. Dan feels that they have less top-line talent than they used to and the way that they defend is taking so much energy. 6:45 Trudell talks about celebrity sightings at Lakers games: Flea; Will Ferrell; Dyan Cannon; etc. Greg says he sees Mookie Betts at almost every game. Rob Pelinka said that Luka is the world's best offensive player. Trudell compares Doncic and Jokic and their offensive outputs. Greg thinks Anthony Edwards can fit in with Doncic and Jokic with his offensive output. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices