@jordsantiago.bsky.social
"And Then A Thiero Comes Along…"
Thiero is set to make his Lakers debut. The guys discuss his potential, why he may be able to help this season despite being a rookie, athleticism vs processing speed in role players, Luka’s shot selection, & MORE.
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Thiero is set to make his Lakers debut. The guys discuss his potential, why he may be able to help this season despite being a rookie, athleticism vs processing speed in role players, Luka’s shot selection, & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I think they bailed because the heart of LFR keezy @jeaniezk.bsky.social wasnt able to make it. It was too late when she arrived on Playback. #mvpkeezy
the players have been awful, but they absolutely were not ready to play tonight, and the coach deserves some heat for that.
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I think they bailed because the heart of LFR keezy @jeaniezk.bsky.social wasnt able to make it. It was too late when she arrived on Playback. #mvpkeezy
I guess he was an unfinished product because he was mostly hurt during his lone year at Arkansas, @canyondriver.bsky.social? I just learned today some had him as the top HS guy in the country.
HAVE YOURSELF A GAME NICK SMITH JR.!!!!!
Pete reacts on Playback 😁
Catch him next game here: www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom
Pete reacts on Playback 😁
Catch him next game here: www.playback.tv/lakerfilmroom
November 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
I guess he was an unfinished product because he was mostly hurt during his lone year at Arkansas, @canyondriver.bsky.social? I just learned today some had him as the top HS guy in the country.
Just happy for Jake proving keezy @jeaniezk.bsky.social wrong so far. Not bad for the Lakers' first offseason free agent acquisition.
November 3, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Just happy for Jake proving keezy @jeaniezk.bsky.social wrong so far. Not bad for the Lakers' first offseason free agent acquisition.
I am here for @forumbluegold.bsky.social going philosophical and talked about how people view life for a minute here. #GoLakers
New pod: 2025-26 Lakers Season Preview
The guys discuss their big picture views on the eve of the season, the importance of the start without LeBron, what excites them about the team’s offense, their defensive concerns, Redick’s biggest challenge & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
The guys discuss their big picture views on the eve of the season, the importance of the start without LeBron, what excites them about the team’s offense, their defensive concerns, Redick’s biggest challenge & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
October 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I am here for @forumbluegold.bsky.social going philosophical and talked about how people view life for a minute here. #GoLakers
Title should be "Did Gabe just win @lakerfilmroom.bsky.social over?" @lfrpod.bsky.social @forumbluegold.bsky.social
New pod: Green Light Gabe
Lakers lost to the Mavs, but played well despite being shorthanded. The guys discuss Gabe's hot start, Rui's good showing, look ahead to Friday’s preseason finale & react to the news that Bron may be delayed until mid November.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
Lakers lost to the Mavs, but played well despite being shorthanded. The guys discuss Gabe's hot start, Rui's good showing, look ahead to Friday’s preseason finale & react to the news that Bron may be delayed until mid November.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
October 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Title should be "Did Gabe just win @lakerfilmroom.bsky.social over?" @lfrpod.bsky.social @forumbluegold.bsky.social
I need Rui to come through for @forumbluegold.bsky.social. the asian on asian shade needs to stop 😆
Kidding aside, I will still contend Rui got paid with him off the bench for Lebron and then closing for us when we go small. That was the idea and it was just Vando getting hurt that altered that
Kidding aside, I will still contend Rui got paid with him off the bench for Lebron and then closing for us when we go small. That was the idea and it was just Vando getting hurt that altered that
New pod: LeBron to Miss Start of Lakers Season
LeBron will be reevaluated in 3-4 weeks. The guys discuss how this impacts the Lakers on both sides of the ball, the ways they will miss LeBron, whether there are any positives that can come out of this & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
LeBron will be reevaluated in 3-4 weeks. The guys discuss how this impacts the Lakers on both sides of the ball, the ways they will miss LeBron, whether there are any positives that can come out of this & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
October 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I need Rui to come through for @forumbluegold.bsky.social. the asian on asian shade needs to stop 😆
Kidding aside, I will still contend Rui got paid with him off the bench for Lebron and then closing for us when we go small. That was the idea and it was just Vando getting hurt that altered that
Kidding aside, I will still contend Rui got paid with him off the bench for Lebron and then closing for us when we go small. That was the idea and it was just Vando getting hurt that altered that
In hindsight, the names over games thing for Rob was just that 2021 offseason tbh. Then, other than the 2022 offseason where they needed to rebound from that Russ 1st season, things have been average for Rob at worst. It may be best to compare him not only Jerry West but also Mitch and/or Jim.
New pod: What Does Rob Pelinka Believe In? Pt. 1
The guys discuss Rob Pelinka's management of the Lakers and his approach to dealing with those in power, & how his management style and makeup of the organization has impacted his job performance.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
The guys discuss Rob Pelinka's management of the Lakers and his approach to dealing with those in power, & how his management style and makeup of the organization has impacted his job performance.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
August 30, 2025 at 1:47 AM
In hindsight, the names over games thing for Rob was just that 2021 offseason tbh. Then, other than the 2022 offseason where they needed to rebound from that Russ 1st season, things have been average for Rob at worst. It may be best to compare him not only Jerry West but also Mitch and/or Jim.
I just disagree a bit on @yossigozlan.bsky.social when he compared AR to Herro. I can see it but AR's value is being a compliment to whoever main guy you have. That will be how the Lakers will measure his next contract as well as his trade value.
New pod: Lakers Cap Situation
Darius is joined by salary cap expert @yossigozlan.bsky.social to discuss the Lakers cap situation for the summer of 2026 & beyond, the role LeBron’s future plans play, how Austin's cap hold & next contract impacts this & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
Darius is joined by salary cap expert @yossigozlan.bsky.social to discuss the Lakers cap situation for the summer of 2026 & beyond, the role LeBron’s future plans play, how Austin's cap hold & next contract impacts this & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
August 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
I just disagree a bit on @yossigozlan.bsky.social when he compared AR to Herro. I can see it but AR's value is being a compliment to whoever main guy you have. That will be how the Lakers will measure his next contract as well as his trade value.
We miss you @miketrudell.bsky.social
New pod: 2025-26 Schedule Release
The guys break down the Lakers' schedule, the most intriguing stretches of the season, the Lakers' toughest challenges, the importance of the team's depth & where it will be needed, managing LeBron's workload & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
The guys break down the Lakers' schedule, the most intriguing stretches of the season, the Lakers' toughest challenges, the importance of the team's depth & where it will be needed, managing LeBron's workload & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
August 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
We miss you @miketrudell.bsky.social
Too bad we don't get to have Mike on the pod for this
sadly, no. personal scheduling conflicts and a dearth of news. guys will probably talk about the new schedule tomorrow.
August 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Too bad we don't get to have Mike on the pod for this
Having to adjust with Rui after all the additions made is a good problem to have. JJ would love that challenge. Deeming Rui as expendable is just an easy way out especially if you havent played games yet.
New pod: No Time Like the Present
One way to be a contender is to have as many of your players outperform their salary as possible. The guys discuss who they think can play to or beyond their contract, how this sets them up to win this season & MORE.
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One way to be a contender is to have as many of your players outperform their salary as possible. The guys discuss who they think can play to or beyond their contract, how this sets them up to win this season & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
August 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Having to adjust with Rui after all the additions made is a good problem to have. JJ would love that challenge. Deeming Rui as expendable is just an easy way out especially if you havent played games yet.
@canyondriver.bsky.social do you have any thoughts on Manon?
FROM SHAMS:
The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign 7-footer Christian Koloko and forward Chris Manon on two-way NBA contracts, sources tell ESPN. Manon, undrafted out of Vanderbilt, played for the Warriors in California and Las Vegas summer leagues. Koloko played 37 games for L.A. last season.
The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign 7-footer Christian Koloko and forward Chris Manon on two-way NBA contracts, sources tell ESPN. Manon, undrafted out of Vanderbilt, played for the Warriors in California and Las Vegas summer leagues. Koloko played 37 games for L.A. last season.
July 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
@canyondriver.bsky.social do you have any thoughts on Manon?
Right now, i feel they are near "a little bit of sugar" away from the right mix ... but they can easily accidentally throw the whole bag in. With that, the Lakers dont need to be that desperate and shouldn't grossly overpay to do so.
New pod: Lakers Get Smart
Lakers will reportedly sign Marcus Smart after he was bought out. The guys express their excitement, how Smart fits on the team, what it opens up for the Lakers defensively, if the Lakers have another move in them & MORE.
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Lakers will reportedly sign Marcus Smart after he was bought out. The guys express their excitement, how Smart fits on the team, what it opens up for the Lakers defensively, if the Lakers have another move in them & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
July 20, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Right now, i feel they are near "a little bit of sugar" away from the right mix ... but they can easily accidentally throw the whole bag in. With that, the Lakers dont need to be that desperate and shouldn't grossly overpay to do so.
Regarding the Lakers just needing a defensive piece or 2 away from contending, the Lakers have never acquired those in this Lebron era anyway. During the 2020 season, Danny Green wasn't that top tier defender and it was Lebron and AD who took over. Today, you get those organically.
New pod: LeBron's Last, Best Chance?
With rumors swirling about whether LeBron will be on the Lakers, the guys discuss the value of playing next to a motivated Luka, debate their championship chances & why LeBron getting on a new team isn't easy.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
With rumors swirling about whether LeBron will be on the Lakers, the guys discuss the value of playing next to a motivated Luka, debate their championship chances & why LeBron getting on a new team isn't easy.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
July 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Regarding the Lakers just needing a defensive piece or 2 away from contending, the Lakers have never acquired those in this Lebron era anyway. During the 2020 season, Danny Green wasn't that top tier defender and it was Lebron and AD who took over. Today, you get those organically.
The last thing the Lakers should do is think Dalton is JHS 2.0 and not pick up his team option. Players regardless of age should be given 2-3 years before you judge who they are
New pod: Bronny's Progress
Bronny had his best Summer League game vs the Clippers, being impactful on offense & defense. The guys discuss how his athleticism shines through as he gets more comfortable, Dalton’s struggles, Koloko’s defense, & more.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
Bronny had his best Summer League game vs the Clippers, being impactful on offense & defense. The guys discuss how his athleticism shines through as he gets more comfortable, Dalton’s struggles, Koloko’s defense, & more.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
July 16, 2025 at 5:20 AM
The last thing the Lakers should do is think Dalton is JHS 2.0 and not pick up his team option. Players regardless of age should be given 2-3 years before you judge who they are
Have a safe holiday weekend @lfrpod.bsky.social @jeaniezk.bsky.social @forumbluegold.bsky.social @lakerfilmroom.bsky.social
New pod: Hayes Stays…What Now?
After signing Ayton, Hayes will return as a backup big. The guys discuss his potential role, other options they might have preferred for the Lakers, the missing wing defender & 3 potential solutions to that, & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
After signing Ayton, Hayes will return as a backup big. The guys discuss his potential role, other options they might have preferred for the Lakers, the missing wing defender & 3 potential solutions to that, & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
July 4, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Have a safe holiday weekend @lfrpod.bsky.social @jeaniezk.bsky.social @forumbluegold.bsky.social @lakerfilmroom.bsky.social
After watching the Finals, at what balance of heliocentric vs egalitarian do you want the Lakers to be moving forward? What would it look like with the likely core players we have? #lfrpodmailbag
Pending any other major news breaking, the guys are planning on doing a mailbag pod tomorrow. Please reply with any questions you might have on the Lakers. Hate to do this, but if you can tag your questions with #lfrpodmailbag it might be easier to find your questions. Appreciate you guys! 💜
June 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
After watching the Finals, at what balance of heliocentric vs egalitarian do you want the Lakers to be moving forward? What would it look like with the likely core players we have? #lfrpodmailbag
I think what @forumbluegold.bsky.social and @lakerfilmroom.bsky.social are saying is there will be changes but it is going to be a transition. The rest and anything in between is the debate. I think whoever stays will work with Walter now as the final say then go from there.
New pod: New Leadership
There will be a Game 7 of the NBA Finals after Indy blew out OKC in Game 6. The guys react to the game & then continue to discuss the Lakers sale & debate what changes to expect & on what timeline after the sale goes through.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
There will be a Game 7 of the NBA Finals after Indy blew out OKC in Game 6. The guys react to the game & then continue to discuss the Lakers sale & debate what changes to expect & on what timeline after the sale goes through.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
June 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I think what @forumbluegold.bsky.social and @lakerfilmroom.bsky.social are saying is there will be changes but it is going to be a transition. The rest and anything in between is the debate. I think whoever stays will work with Walter now as the final say then go from there.
The Buss family, especially Jeanie know what they signed up for. "Running things for multiple years" from Ramona just means 2 or 3 years and likely that is how long Rob was extended. Unless they show to be the best, the Buss family will just be a minority owner and Rob will move on.
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June 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The Buss family, especially Jeanie know what they signed up for. "Running things for multiple years" from Ramona just means 2 or 3 years and likely that is how long Rob was extended. Unless they show to be the best, the Buss family will just be a minority owner and Rob will move on.
Well that was a subtle victory lap and not a dance on the pending graves of the names brought up in the pod 😆.
I will just be cautiously optimistic since the Laker business is a do or dont business. Process wins doesn't matter til you get the real win.
I will just be cautiously optimistic since the Laker business is a do or dont business. Process wins doesn't matter til you get the real win.
NEW POD: BUSS FAMILY SELLS LAKERS
Mark Walter is set to be the new controlling owner of the Lakers, as the Buss Family agrees to sell all but 15% of their holdings. The guys react to this, the valuation, how deeper pockets can help the team & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
Mark Walter is set to be the new controlling owner of the Lakers, as the Buss Family agrees to sell all but 15% of their holdings. The guys react to this, the valuation, how deeper pockets can help the team & MORE.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
June 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Well that was a subtle victory lap and not a dance on the pending graves of the names brought up in the pod 😆.
I will just be cautiously optimistic since the Laker business is a do or dont business. Process wins doesn't matter til you get the real win.
I will just be cautiously optimistic since the Laker business is a do or dont business. Process wins doesn't matter til you get the real win.
I guess @lfrpod.bsky.social @forumbluegold.bsky.social @lakerfilmroom.bsky.social will have a lot to say on the next pod
No pod today, see you all tomorrow! 💜
June 18, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I guess @lfrpod.bsky.social @forumbluegold.bsky.social @lakerfilmroom.bsky.social will have a lot to say on the next pod
There are many ways to build a championship team. It may feel "fool proof" or nostalgic to mostly pattern your current team from a historical team or one that's winning now but it doesn't guarantee the result.
New pod: The Recipe
Recent champions have followed a formula of an elite offensive player flanked by a high level defensive roster. The guys discuss how the Luka led Lakers can follow this, what that means for the rest of the roster & who to target.
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Recent champions have followed a formula of an elite offensive player flanked by a high level defensive roster. The guys discuss how the Luka led Lakers can follow this, what that means for the rest of the roster & who to target.
🎧: linktr.ee/LFRPOD
June 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
There are many ways to build a championship team. It may feel "fool proof" or nostalgic to mostly pattern your current team from a historical team or one that's winning now but it doesn't guarantee the result.
@canyondriver.bsky.social any thoughts on Samson Johnson? Seems he gets to have pre draft workout for the Lakers.
May 17, 2025 at 1:37 AM
@canyondriver.bsky.social any thoughts on Samson Johnson? Seems he gets to have pre draft workout for the Lakers.
Damn ... Steve Nash and @lakerfilmroom.bsky.social said the same thing. In this Mind The Game episode, Steve said the Lakers had no identity yet and lacked speed.
youtu.be/ZNmVvSOrIhY?...
youtu.be/ZNmVvSOrIhY?...
May 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Damn ... Steve Nash and @lakerfilmroom.bsky.social said the same thing. In this Mind The Game episode, Steve said the Lakers had no identity yet and lacked speed.
youtu.be/ZNmVvSOrIhY?...
youtu.be/ZNmVvSOrIhY?...