PART 2: #RolePlayerShit

Anthony offers up the latest reporting on Luka Doncic's ankle as well as what he'd heard to that point about Austin Reaves. He also explained what the team will need to do with either/both miss time. From there, the show was the audience's.

Word is Luka shouldn't miss much (if any) time, but Austin Reaves' injury situation is a little more complicated.

Anthony explains how backup centers used to work, compared to where the position is now -- all in an effort to explain why it's still important the Lakers figure that spot out.

The Lakers took care of business against the Bucks to keep the incredible pace they've set so far this season, but it came at a cost.

Anthony breaks down a ho-hum blowout and the reacts to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves' injuries.

Luka and Austin both went down with injuries and, while neither looked too alarming, the Lakers' upcoming schedule actually might lend itself to getting them some rest. Anthony takes a look at their upcoming slate to explain why.

The Lakers are playing extremely well. Their record is undeniable. The offense seems unstoppable. So... Anthony asks Harrison if now is the time to feel real optimism, even given the long-standing risks involved in doing so.

The Lakers are playing really, really well. The last time Anthony felt like this about a team, everything went to shit. Does he risk the optimism this team calls for, even given the potential downside?

The Lakers are winning because their stars have been incredible AND their role players have relished doing the little things at high levels.

Much is frequently (and often correctly) made about Luka Doncic on the defensive end. Those same critiques hold much less water so far this season.