Lakers Talk HR 2: NBA Teams as World Cup Nations

Mike Trudell and Geeter discuss potential NBA offseason moves and how teams may adjust to a more mature Victor Wembanyama and could LeBron end up in Golden State. Plus, Pepe Mantilla joins the show for a fun crossover debate, matching every NBA team with its World Cup nation counterpart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Trudell and Chris McGee react to the Knicks winning the NBA championship. Trudell and Geeter rank the last eight NBA title teams, and Ben Lyons joins the show to break down what the championship means for New York and the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andres Soto, World Cup correspondent, joins the show. Andres shares the vibe in Mexico and how insane the crowd was. We had to cut the interview short because his shuttle bus broke down. As the interview gets cut short, Beto shares how a reporter jeopardized his job for Shakira. We open the phone lines to let LA react to all things World Cup, NBA finals and Dodgers! Plus, what was the mood in South Africa after the game? Beto's doing double duty! He did the morning show with Kappy and everyone else. We have fun around ESPN LA, especially during the summer. Plus, Beto and the crew discuss how foreigners were loving Mexico City. Beto closes off the show discussing the importance of hosting a World Cup game. Los Angeles is one of the honored cities in the USA to host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congratulations to the Mexico team! Beto starts the show on what it means to represent the Mexico game. He admits how he's not the biggest soccer fan, but the World Cup is different. Khassim is behind the board tonight and Beto wants to know if he has his gear ready. Plus, Young Deondre stops by to discuss game 4 of the NBA Finals. Gustavo Arellano is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times. Gustavo came on and they discussed the Mexico game against South Africa. The guys discussed what it means to cheer for the Mexican team. Beto shares how he's covered many sporting events and shares how much fun reporters have during the World Cup. As a journalist, would you risk your job for taking shots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Geeter started the second hour comparing one of the young Spurs to a young Kobe.  Then, the Athletic's Dan Woike called in to talk NBA Finals and what happens with Austin Reaves in the next few weeks.  Plus, talk on TWO very big Laker anniversaries and also, what happens with Giannis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris McGee goes at it solo, as Mike Trudell is out for his wife's bday and kids' little league game.  Trudell did call Geeter to talk NBA Finals and his absence.  Plus, is Austin Reaves worth the max?  Geeter thinks so if the Lakers want to keep him.  Then, 3-Time Champion Danny Green called in to talk NBA Finals with Geeter and his memories of playing on the 2020 Lakers "Bubble Title" team.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest Raj Chipalu from Lakers Film Room joins Andy and Funches to discuss Mike Brown and the Lakers. They discuss possible Lakers' off-season moves and Austin Reaves. A reasonable off-season potential target is Isaiah Hartenstein. The Lakers seem to be building the team with Luka as #1 and Austin as #2 and they discuss if Austin is even at that level. Andy and Funches discuss the Angels-Dodgers game which is now in the 9th inning with no score. They also discuss MLB and the Cy Young Award. Andy says he thinks Mike Trout is suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. The Dodgers pull out the win in the bottom of the 9th to take the first game of the LA Freeway Series. Jonathan Martin joins the show to debut his song. He discusses his music career. And the guys end the show by discussing music and vinyl collecting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start the show after watching the Knicks take Game 2 of the NBA Finals to lead the series vs San Antonio 2-0. Michael Funches joins Andy Kamenetzky to talk about the opportunities the Spurs have been missing in these first 2 games. They discuss Karl-Anthony Townes and Victor Wembanyama. Andy talks about how KAT has been unbelievable this series. The NBA discussion continues with talk about Austin Reaves and the Lakers off-season activity. Real time updates are given for the Angels-Dodgers game being played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Geeter discuss what makes sports rivalries so intense, debate whether Austin Reaves deserves a big payday, and answer listener questions. They also break down Mitch Johnson's late-game decisions in Game 1, react to the Max Muncy–Miguel Vargas collision, and examine Shohei Ohtani's growing Cy Young case. Is Ohtani willing to sacrifice personal milestones to help the Dodgers chase a third straight World Series title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Geeter look back at the anniversary of Kobe Bryant and Shaq's iconic alley-oop against Portland in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. The guys revisit Game 1 of the NBA Finals, reflect on how long it's been since the Knicks last won a championship, and debate who fans really want to see win the series. They also discuss whether the Spurs are ready to take over the league or if the Knicks can play spoiler. Plus, Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks gets underway, and Andy and Geeter make the case for Andy Pages as an All-Star while highlighting the Dodgers' impressive depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices