Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers - LAKERS POSTCAST LeBron and the Lakers blowout the Wizards 134-96

Starting point is 00:00:05 You are Locked-on Lakers podcast. Part of Locked-on Sports Los Angeles on the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day. The Lakers play without Anthony Davis, Ruiz, and Shake Milton came to play. Now, LeBron James leads the team to a much-needed victory. We talk about it all on the Lockdown Lakers Postcast. I'm Dave Pallet. Before we start the show, want to mention the good people over at game time.

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Starting point is 00:01:20 that I was talking about the other night. I know it's hard to be critical of Brony James. He's a fan favorite. He's a fan favorite even when he's on the road, as you saw tonight in Washington. But I thought the Lakers lost the game against the 76ers when the Lakers were up 18 to 9 and he decides to stick, meaning JJ Reddick decides to stick, Bronny James in the game with an 18 to 9 lead, and everything went downhill from there. And it's not one guy that loses a game in the first quarter, but it completely took the Lakers out of their rhythm.

Starting point is 00:01:48 Well, tonight, you find out that Anthony Davis injury is at least a week-long injury. We hoped when the game ended against the 76ers, that Anthony Davis would wake up the next day, and all of a sudden it's not as bad as we think. Well, the Lakers giving them at least a week off. And it's a big part of the schedule. As I said, there's never a good time to miss games. There's certain opponents where it doesn't hurt so much like tonight against the Wizards,

Starting point is 00:02:12 but you have games coming up against teams that you definitely want, you know, Anthony Davis out there. And so you want Anthony Davis against the Knicks on Saturday or against the clippers, the Warriors, and there are games this team needs to win and to make a statement to see exactly where they're at. Unfortunately, you can't predict when injuries are going to happen. So Anthony Davis, one of the best players in the league, He's gone for at least a minimum of a week.

Starting point is 00:02:36 We've seen this injury before with other Laker players. We saw it with Shaquille O'Neal, if you follow the Lakers way back when I used to cover the team in person. And Shaquille missed a lot of time. And when you talk about an ab injury, it's considered a core muscle. It's a muscle that you use every single day. So there's nothing like Anthony Davis can do

Starting point is 00:02:54 as far as cutting down the movement outside of not playing basketball. So every time he sits up, every time he stands, every time he reaches for something, he's using that same muscle. We hope Anthony Davis comes back soon. The Lakers desperately need them. But tonight, the Lakers had to go ahead and attack the Washington Wizards on the road. Again, heavy hearts in Washington, D.C., especially after the news of yesterday, just 24 hours ago,

Starting point is 00:03:17 just devastating news in Washington, D.C. Tough plays, heavy hearts as this game took place. One of the things that was mentioned on television was how the crowd wasn't sold out. And that's very unusual for a Laker game, whether it's at home or on the road, the Lakers usually are a must-see show. and you kind of wonder if yesterday's events had something to do with people saying, you know what, now's not the time to go watch a basketball game. But either way, it was unusual.

Starting point is 00:03:42 The Laker fans that were there were very loud. So here we go. Let's start with the starting five. People wanted to know what was J.J. Reddick's lineup going to look like without Anthony Davis. Well, he decided to stay with the traditional center. He went with Jackson Hayes. It's not a bad call. I think some people are wondering, where are you going to go with just a faster, more athletic team.

Starting point is 00:04:02 but when you look at what Washington has, they have some guys that can bang underneath. Made sense that Jackson Hayes was going to be the guy. We'll be interesting to see how the Lakers approached this the rest of the way. Just because Jackson Hayes started tonight, not so sure he's going to start the rest of the way in Anthony Davis's absence. But tonight, the starting five was Hayes, Ruiz, Austin Reeves, Max, Chrissy, LeBron James.

Starting point is 00:04:23 Team did play without Gabe Vincent, did play without Dorian Finney Smith. So, you know, kind of shorthanded, if you want to say that, They did get Jared Vanderbilt back, who, as you know, you were aware, he didn't play because last game, because they don't want to play in back-to-back games coming back from a year-long injury. That being said, Lakers got embarrassed in Philadelphia. So the Lakers came out firing, and they did exactly what you would hope they would do. It would have been very frustrating if the Lakers would come out with a poor effort, knowing it's a Wizards, the worst team of the league.

Starting point is 00:04:55 With the loss tonight, the Wizards have now lost 16 straight games. second time this year, the Wizards have lost 16 straight games. Absolutely crazy. I think you could be on a team to lose basically 32 games in a row. But second time this year, they've lost 16 straight games. And so the Lakers didn't play down to their opponent. That's big. And I think it's also important to show us as Laker fans if JJ Redick's the right guy,

Starting point is 00:05:21 meaning can he get the guys to come out and give the best effort? Not always easy to travel, not always easy to come back after a disappointing loss and knowing you're playing the worst team of the league, saying I can cruise. Lakers did not go about that at all. And I credit LeBron James for this, because the team's going to react and behave whatever LeBron James says, and he showed it with his effort tonight. Lakers come out firing, leading by as many as 14 points.

Starting point is 00:05:44 In the first quarter, Lakers shot 62%. Not bad at all. I mean, really good. So 62%, three-point range, the Lakers shot 50% from three-point range. If we remember the game in Philadelphia, the Lakers shot one of 10. from three point range in the first quarter. The Lakers come out tonight making five of their first 10 from three point range.

Starting point is 00:06:03 So the Lakers were doing great. All right, they were fantastic. They outscored the Wizards. What's the magic number? We want to see the Lakers get into per quarter. We like to see them score at least 30 points a quarter would be great. Well, the Lakers get stuck off in the 20s. Well, in the first quarter tonight, Lakers scored 42 points in the first quarter.

Starting point is 00:06:21 Washington scored 29, which is way too much to give up to this Washington team. But they scored 29. Again, 42, though, was pleased with offense. That 29, I think a lot of it has to do with, you know, you don't really have a presence in the middle like in Anthony Davis. The way he's able to run the floor and the shot blocker he is makes a big difference. So you miss them. Lakers, you know, led scoring-wise by LeBron's 11, three assists.

Starting point is 00:06:45 Austin Reeves, he had eight points, five rebounds, three assists. The Warriors, on the other hand, Jordan Poole, he had nine. And former Laker, Kyle Kuzma, he had seven. Just a question I'm a throw out in the chat. Are you guys, Kuzma fans? Like, do you root for Kuzma? because he once wore a Laker uniform, or is it because he wore a Laker uniform? He's now on another team.

Starting point is 00:07:02 He's the enemy, again, traded away. Wasn't Kyle Kuzma's idea to leave the Lakers or say horrible things on the way out the door, but what do you feel about Kyle Kuzba? I'm just kind of curious as Laker fans. Wizards in that quarter, they shot 40%, 33% from three-point range. There are four or 12 rebounds. Lakers did a fantastic job without Anthony Davis. They had 15.

Starting point is 00:07:23 The Wizards only had five. And assists. I love the Lakers assist numbers. because to me, at times it seems like they're being too unselfish, but when you're making those extra passes and getting the ball around to the right person, being unselfish, makes guys feel like, number one, the part of the team, too, is there's no reason to ever give up on the offensive end

Starting point is 00:07:40 as far as running the floor hard because there's a chance you're going to get the ball back. Lakers 10 assists in the first quarter, Wizard 7, and the surprise of the night, and we'll get into his entire game. But you could tell early on, you was one of those where I think you're wondering, can they keep this going? Bench points for the Lakers, they had seven. which Shake Milton had five of those.

Starting point is 00:08:00 The Wizards had six total bench points in the first quarter. Jake Milton had five. So it was great to see Shake Milton, who I'm sure when you talk about frustrated and saying he would come over and want to prove to his teammates he can play and prove to his coach, he's a valuable player that Jake Milton's a guy that hasn't felt like he got an opportunity to find his rhythm with this team. And it's one of those where I'm sure you don't say anything, you know, because you're the new guy here.

Starting point is 00:08:26 also when the team's winning, it's hard to sit there and complain as well. But for for Shake Milton, tonight was a good night. And we're going to get into his entire night as well. But it was a good night for the bench. It was a good night for Sheikh Milton. And we'll get into the third factor on why tonight's win was so important for this team. Second quarter for the Lakers. Lakers did a fantastic job.

Starting point is 00:08:46 Defensively, they picked it up. As I said, they gave up 29 in the first quarter. Now, it's either Washington was that bad of a shooting team or the Lakers' defense picked it up. But the Lakers held the Wizards to only 16 points in the second. second quarter. Lakers scored 36. So you outscoring by 20 in the second quarter. Great start. Rui Hachamora. He had 10 in the quarter. Great big night for him. Again, Doreen Phine Smith did not play in this game, so you needed a lot from Rui. And that was fantastic news for the Lakers that they got off to a great start with Rui and continue to play solid basketball, being short-handed.

Starting point is 00:09:21 Lakers needed it tonight. I think a lot of guys needed it. Rui, a former wizard. Of course, once you're show the people in Washington. This is what you missed. You know, you decided that I was expendable. You trade me away. There's a little bit of pride that goes into it. Good news right there. So we'll look at the halftime stats and everything else with the Lakers, break it down. Again, I'm going to take your comments as well, curious to know what you thought about the win. At the same time, what does it mean not to have Anthony Davis? And do you like what you saw tonight? Do you like what you saw from LeBron and the guys, the team playing without Anthony Davis? So, well, we'll talk about all that.

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Starting point is 00:11:33 Can't do better than that. Again, the people at GameTime always do and good things recommend it. So the Lakers at the half, how did things look for this Laker team? Well, they're up 78, 45 at the half. 78 was a new record for the Lakers in the half. The Lakers' previous record was 76 against the Raptors. If you follow the Lakers every single night like I do, you remember that game against Toronto and you're going,

Starting point is 00:11:56 that was pretty awesome. Tonight's game was great. I love when Stu Lance said they should just keep a running clock at this point, which was funny as can be. Obviously, you aren't going to keep a running clock with all the commercials and the money that go into the NBA. But the line made me laugh. If you've ever gone to a high school game and it's a blowout

Starting point is 00:12:12 in football or basketball, and you're like, just keep that clock running. This is ridiculous. Pretty cool. Shooting percentage for the Lakers, again, continue to shoot the lights out. Lakers at 60% from the field, three point range, 53%. I mean, what Laker team are we watching? 9 to 17 for the Lakers. This was JJ Reddick's dream come true. 53% for three point range. You will never lose a game shooting like that. Wizards,

Starting point is 00:12:37 29% field goals, 22% from behind the arc, 5 of 23 from three point range for the Wizards. Rebounds, listen to this number. Lakers 30, Wizards 13. Almost a amazing. I mean, amazing to think that one team could get 13 when the Lakers had 30 assists. I mean, you talk about team basketball and not team basketball. Lakers had 19 assists in the first half. So 10 in the first quarter, nine in the second quarter. Wizards for the entire half had four. Four assists.

Starting point is 00:13:10 That explains your six wins right there. The Wizards are a complete mess. Bench points for the Lakers. Lakers at 15. Jake Milton had nine of those 15 wizards had nine bench points. points by themselves. Turnovers, Lakers only had four. Wizards had five. And points off turnovers. Lakers had eight wizards at three points in the paint. Lakers dominate. I mean, even with that, Anthony Davis, Lakers completely dominate 34 to 10. So what's the magic number? Lakers are 20 and four when leading

Starting point is 00:13:39 at the half. Now they're 21 and four when leading at the half. So really good sign for this Laker team. At this point, I think we feel comfortable, right? I mean, I don't know about you, but when I'm sitting there looking at the Lakers and I'm looking at the giant lead at the half and I'm going 70, you know, what, 78 45. This one's in the bag. This is one of those where like, I'm going to watch the second half, number one, to see how long is LeBron going to play and what numbers does he finish with? But also, I want to see what the bench looks like because the Lakers bench is a huge

Starting point is 00:14:07 question mark. Can this Laker bench and certain guys on the bench step up to really show that either why you need to make a trade or why you don't make a trade? And at the same time, you know, I want to see Dahl to connect shot fall. I want to see Vanderbilt back on the floor, continue to get his legs underneath them. The crowd, surprising, chanted for Brony like crazy tonight. I was shocked by that.

Starting point is 00:14:29 I mean, I understand why they do it in Los Angeles. You know, people love LeBron. People love his family. But I was really surprised that the Lakers, you know, fans on the road and the people that were at the Washington Wizards game tonight were chanting so heavy for Brony to score. And even when we went to the free throw line at the end of the game and their chanting MVP was, I don't want to say, hilarious,

Starting point is 00:14:51 because it wasn't, I think, said tongue in cheek. I think it was these people love them. Good for that kid. You know, good for that kid. And I don't know. I'm curious to know what he thought about the chance. I'll try and find it after the show tonight to hear what it was like in the interview. But think how many guys have played in the NBA,

Starting point is 00:15:10 even All-Stars who have played in the NBA that don't hear the chant of MVP, but Brani heard it in his first year when really he has, underachieved as a rookie. So third quarter, again, Lakers, they outscore the Wizards again. This time, it's only 27, 25. At this point, Lakers lead 105 to 70. And by leading 105, 70, LeBron only played, you know, half the third quarter. He was done for the night. Great. LeBron finishes the night, 24 points, three rebounds, 11 assists, and just 27 minutes. That's exactly what the Lakers needed. I mean, that's exactly it right there. The Lakers needed a blowout win. And they needed a blowout win. you know, not only for confidence, but at the same time, and these road trips are tough.

Starting point is 00:15:52 And you could say whatever you want about these guys are flying chartered planes and they're staying in the suites and the nicest hotels. Everyone knows when you travel, no matter how far it goes, it takes a little bit out of you. And so the Lakers had a day off yesterday. You travel from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., not a long flight. And here we go. You know, can they pull it together? The trip continues, again, on Saturday, when the Lakers will travel to New York to take on in the next. Knicks. Nix Lakers, number one media market, number two media market.

Starting point is 00:16:21 A lot of Nix fans, obviously, hate L.A. A lot of Laker fans hate New York. It's gone on forever. My entire life, it's gone on this way. And the Nix haven't done anything since 1973. The most overrated franchise in sports are the New York Nix. Any Nix fan out there that tells you how great the NICs are, you'll believe it when you see it. The Knicks are a joke.

Starting point is 00:16:40 And so when anyone wants to talk trash back to me about, oh, I'm from New York and I'm a Nix fan, all right, well, you haven't done anything. Since 1973, you haven't done anything. We're talking 52 years, you haven't done a thing. But yet the Knicks fans always act like they have the banners the Lakers have. It is frustrating. Madison Square Gardens, pretty cool. It's a very famous building.

Starting point is 00:17:00 But let's see the Lakers go and pull off that win on Saturday night. So as the trip continues, we want to see the Lakers continue to improve and get better and better all the way through. Again, big night for the Lakers, big night for the bench. Craig, man, nice to see it tonight again. Craig. Beat down tonight, Craig says. You know, shake looks good. At the center of Rui, had one of his best shooting games. Daniel, what's up?

Starting point is 00:17:28 Appreciate you. Appreciate you jumping in. Daniel says easy dub. Tonight was an easy W. And that doesn't happen in the NBA very often, especially for this Laker team. The Lakers don't do this a lot. And the Laker teams that we all loved for years and years did this all the time. But for this Laker team, it doesn't have.

Starting point is 00:17:46 happen enough. And so for the, for the Lakers to get a win like this, this was a much needed, a much needed victory. And something should have been done, you know, earlier on. You know, the Lakers game against the Hornet should have been a game like this. You know, this, that's another situation where you should have had a blowout win. You give your stars a chance to rest, but the Lakers couldn't do it. I hate to say it, the game against the 76ers should have been an easy game. You had no Joe L.M. Bede on the floor and you had no Paul George on the floor. Not only do you not blow them out, they embarrass them. to you. Doesn't make any sense. Doesn't make any sense. Lakers, as I used the excuse the other night,

Starting point is 00:18:22 that Anthony Davis went down in the first 10 minutes and it's hard a game plan. What are you talking about? What were you going to do when anything Davis was on the bench to take a rest? What was your plan of attack? Wouldn't it's hard a game plan? Look, I love Anthony Davis. Anthony Davis is out a lot. You know, last year was unusual that Anthony Davis played as many games as he played. Every time I watch Anthony Davis and it's not an attack on Anthony Davis. Every time he goes to the floor, I'm thinking, are you going to get up every single time? It just happens.

Starting point is 00:18:52 This is what he is. I mean, he's good and bad with Anthony Davis, meaning when he's on the floor and he's healthy, he's as good as anybody in the league. But, man, when you talk about pain threshold or whatever it is that he has an act for being seriously injured because it's hard to question somebody's pain, it's easy to say when you're on your couch, like, just get up and let's go. Let's keep going. Anthony Davis, every time he goes to the floor, you're thinking, oh, boy, how many games now?

Starting point is 00:19:17 And this time we're looking at a situation. It's one of those how many games now? You know, how many games Anthony Davis going to miss? As we know, minimum of one week, because he's already flown back to Los Angeles. He's not with the team. Taking a look at the box score for the Lakers, you know, here's a deal. As I told it before, LeBron James, Big Night, 27 minutes, 24 points, 11 assists. You know, very pleased with LeBron.

Starting point is 00:19:41 effort. Nine of 19 shooting tonight, you know, outstanding. Great night for LeBron. I think his energy is a big reason why the Lakers played as well as they did. And what can you do except saying, hey, here's the guy who's 40 years old, here's the guy that's an all-time leading scorer, hold so many records, I can't even keep track. But it's a game against the Wizards, a team that he faced a million times when he played for Cleveland and Miami. Hard to get excited, going against a team that has six wins. But LeBron's energy, I think, got everyone else to follow in the same boat. We'll take a look at the rest of the box score in just a second.

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Starting point is 00:21:40 Rui had a great. game. 26 minutes for Ruiz played fantastic. When Ruiz plays like this, this is a dream come true for the Lakers. Not only is he a fantastic team player, but when he gives you a solid contribution all the way around. And you look at his number in 26 minutes, 22 points, four rebounds, one block shot, just one turnover. Fantastic. Okay, that's a great night for Ruiz. A guy who's not an all-star, but he's an all-star to this team as far as what's expected of him night in and night out. Austin Reeves, 30 minutes, 17 points for Austin Reeves, six rebounds, five assists, two turnovers. I know that's frustrating for him.

Starting point is 00:22:19 There was something that happened in the game. I wish they would have addressed it. At least if they addressed it, I missed it. I rewound it. I rewound it, watched it again. It was a point in the game where the Lakers were up by a lot. There's a timeout call. They're going to a TV commercial, and Austin Reeves, as he's going to the bench,

Starting point is 00:22:36 grabs just a stack full of towels, and he just slams them right into the ground. He's obviously upset about something. And I missed what the reason was. I hope he's asked about it. But I imagine it had to do more with the referees, just like Dalton Connect, got into it with the referees. Either the referees thinking he's getting fouled and they aren't calling it or something's going on as far as a player on the Wizards that's upsetting him.

Starting point is 00:22:59 But I'm curious to know because you don't see that kind of emotion out of Boston Reeves where he picks up a stack of towels and he spikes it in the ground like he's Rob Kukowski. So I want to know. Just curious to see what's there. Max Christie gets better all the time. Max Christie, again, fantastic defender, great team player. Don't think Max Christie's ever going to be an All-Star.

Starting point is 00:23:19 Only averages 8.3 points a game. But tonight he had 13 points in 30 minutes, four fouls, which is funny to me. Three assists, four rebounds to go with his night. And Jackson Hayes. Hey, how about a tip of the hat to Jackson Hayes? Jackson Hayes in 25 minutes tonight played basically a perfect game. for the Lakers. He made all four of his shots. He scored a total of 10 points, 10 rebounds.

Starting point is 00:23:42 So he got his double double, two assists, block three shots. The turnovers hurt. The three turnovers is something that obviously you want to fix. Jackson Hayes has terrible hands, but three turnovers right there. But for Jackson Hayes, this is the kind of performance while Anthony Davis is out. You'll take the 10 points and you'll take the 10 rebounds and you'll take the block shots. Good for him. And Jared Vanderbilt's fun to see him on the floor, isn't it?

Starting point is 00:24:04 Jared Vanderbilt does a lot. In 16 minutes, he had four steals. I mean, if Jared Vanderbilt played the entire season, the way you racked up these steals, you're talking about a guy who's an all-defenseant-player, four points for him, made two of his three shots he attempted, and Shake Milton was the star.

Starting point is 00:24:20 Shake Milton was the star off the bench, good for Shake Milton because, man, he has been a lot of DNPs where he's not playing. DNP, coach's decision, says in the box score. Tonight in 28 minutes, he's able to grab 21 points, made seven of his eight shots, made one of two, three-point attempts, made all six of his free throws, but 21 points, outstanding night.

Starting point is 00:24:41 Third leading score for the Lakers, shake Milton, good for you. And hopefully, you know what, he continues to grow with confidence. Again, he's going back to play the Knicks on Saturday. He was a net, obviously a little bit of the New York feel to it, hopefully going back to familiar surroundings with maybe family and friends who are still there. He has a great game on Saturday as well. But it was nice to see, hopefully the Lakers figured out,

Starting point is 00:25:05 out of bench piece and shake Milton, at least on how to use them. Again, tonight you didn't have Gabe Vincent and at the same time, you didn't have Dorian Finney Spence. So only so many minutes to go around. D'Aljean Connect had 10 points thrown out of the game, which was bizarre. You know, Sue Lance was laughing like crazy. I laugh. I was thinking, how do you get thrown out of a game when you're leading by over 30 points?

Starting point is 00:25:29 But Dalton Connect found a way to get thrown out of the game, yelling at the referee. he obviously thought he was fouled on a three-point attempt, did not get the foul call, and I was extremely upset, but it was kind of humor. So it'll be one of those, I think, when he's done playing where he laughs about this later on. Bronny James played 12 minutes tonight, so it's equivalent of one quarter.

Starting point is 00:25:49 He scored five points. Crowd really wanted him to do well. One of six shooting for Brony, one of six. He made three free throws and ends up of five points tonight. Two rebounds, two assists, had a steal, but the crowd loved him. The crowd absolutely loved him. And so for Bronte James, hopefully he's leaving the arena and go that was a, that was a cool

Starting point is 00:26:10 night, especially with the MVP chance and everything else. So for the Lakers, again, final score 136, 134.96, I should say, 134.96 was the way it worked out. Jordan Poole led the Wizards, if you're curious, with 19. Kyle Coosma finished with just 13 on the night, 3th, 14 shooting, 21 minutes. Coosma is a guy that I'm not a. in a hurry to see back in a Laker uniform. Again, I like them, but not in a hurry to see them back in a Laker uniform.

Starting point is 00:26:38 But overall, big win tonight, big game for the Lakers, and they took care of business. And so most importantly, Lakers win. You get the wins and they aren't all pretty. Tonight was kind of pretty. I mean, if it was the Lakers against any other team, you take the W and the Lakers need as many wins as they can possibly get. So good for them, good for us as Laker fans, that things are moving in the right direction for this team.

Starting point is 00:27:04 Looking at the Lakers, you want to see exactly where they are in the standings. What do this do for the team tonight? How much did it help them? Well, we want to be in the number four spot. Lakers, again, they're chasing teams in front of them. So, you know, they won't get me the number four spot no matter what happened tonight. So I'll let you know how it looks in the Western Conference. Number one seed is Oklahoma City still.

Starting point is 00:27:23 They've won seven of their last 10 games. They have a five-game lead over the Houston Rockets or the two-seed. Grizzlies are six and a half games back. number three seed. Nuggets are nine and a half out. Nuggets, though, have lost three games in a row. Right after I said, watch out. Here come the Nuggets. Nuggets have lost three games in a row. That's a good sign for the Lakers. And look at this. With the win tonight, Lakers are only a half game back of the Denver Nuggets as far as number five. Lakers. Lakers are the five seed right now. Guess who's right behind the Lakers? It's the Clippers. It's a big game with the Clippers coming up on the schedule. Again, it would be nice to see the Lakers stick it to the Clippers. Minnesota, the seventh seed. Minnesota is now,

Starting point is 00:28:01 I won four in a row, starting to pick it up. Dallas Mavericks. They've won two in a row. Mavericks are the eighth seed. Phoenix Suns, 24 and 22 are the 9th seed and the Kings, 24 and 23. But we all know the Kings. A lot of talk to Aaron Fox is going to be traded very soon. A lot of talk about Jimmy Butler as well.

Starting point is 00:28:19 What team does he end up with? But we could go out this time. The talk was Jimmy Butler was going to end up with the Phoenix Suns. I think don't be surprised that Jimmy Butler ends up with the Warriors, actually. And I'm fine. is a Laker fan of Jimmy Butler doesn't come here. He's obviously older, and at the same time, Jimmy Butler goes to these weird phases.

Starting point is 00:28:38 He does this a lot throughout his career. He's done this where he becomes a cancer to a team. He did it with the Minnesota Timberwolves when he was there. Obviously, he went to Miami, and they got a lot out of them for a little bit. Jimmy Butler next year, I believe, was scheduled to make $53 million, I think at age 36. It's a lot of money right there. But right now, Golden State would not be in the playoffs,

Starting point is 00:28:57 San Antonio, Portland. There, of course, at the bottom, Orleans, 12 and 36, jazz, 10 and 35, all those guys there aren't in. Taking a look at the next opponent for the Lakers, it's the New York Knicks. If you want to know what you're going to get from the Nix, the NICS are the third seed in the Eastern Conference right now. They're 32 and 16, 17 and 8 at home, and they won five in a row. So the Lakers are going to face a NICS team right now that's rolling on all cylinders. Not exactly an ideal matchup for the Lakers, but the Lakers will take on the NICS team.

Starting point is 00:29:27 Again, it's a national televised game. It's a 530 start on ABC, and there's going to be a lot there. And whether it's the history of the New York Knicks and the L.A. Lakers, whether it's the history of the number one media market, number two media market, east coast, west coast, or guess what? Is it the history of the L.A. Dodgers knocking out the New York Mets and ending their season and winning the World Series and in the Yankee season? I think hatred's at an all-time high and rivalry between these two cities, and I absolutely love it. Love that it's going this way. And so congratulations to the Dodgers again for having just a perfect, perfect run, knocking off the Big Mouth San Diego Padres,

Starting point is 00:30:08 knocking off the Mets, knocking off the Yankees, and let's see the Lakers knock off the Knicks on Saturday night at 530. I will be here with you after the game. Invite you to join me on the chat. Appreciate everybody's time tonight. But Lakers win again, final score 134-96 over the Wizards. Have a great night, everybody.

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers - LAKERS POSTCAST LeBron and the Lakers blowout the Wizards 134-96

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