Through truly unprecedented circumstances, LeBron James put together one of the great Lakers seasons we have ever seen, culminating in an NBA championship. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how the combination of LeBron's leadership and on-court play propelled the Lakers to the title and why they see no signs of him slowing down anytime soon.

Championship teams usually get to defend their crown by "running back" the same team the following year. But, the Lakers head into the offseason with several key players from their title run potentially entering free agency. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how the team should approach those players and to what extent the potentially shortened offseason and desire to improve the team should impact roster decisions.

The Lakers hoisted their 17th NBA championship trophy on October 11th, and rumors are swirling that the 2020-21 season will begin just over two months later, on December 22nd. Pete, Darius, and Mike discuss the impact of the quick turnaround on the NBA, with a focus on the Eastern Conference teams who could make the 2021 NBA Finals.

Frank Vogel's coaching journey started in the video room and has now led him to an NBA championship as the head coach of the Lakers. Pete, Mike, and Darius discuss how Vogel's strong preparedness, defensive acumen, and collaborative nature as a leader allowed him to succeed in his first season in Los Angeles.

Pete, Darius, and Mike go behind the scenes of the NBA bubble with ESPN's NBA reporter Dave McMenamin. They discuss Dave's experiences in Orlando, how the Lakers' strong chemistry impacted their run to the championship, and the redemption of Rajon Rondo. They then get into Dave's history of covering LeBron James with both the Cavs and the Lakers, including similarities and differences in LeBron's leadership and what continues to motivate him at this stage of his career.

The Lakers enter the offseason as the NBA champs, but the rest of the Western Conference is on their heels looking to take the crown away from them. In this episode Pete, Darius, and Mike take stock of the conference by looking at each team to determine how much better (or worse) they are coming out of the NBA's Orlando Bubble in what forecasts to be another super competitive chase for the West's top seed.

In the aftermath of winning Finals MVP, LeBron James said, "Rob (Pelinka) wants his respect". Pete and Darius are joined by their new co-host, Lakers sideline reporter Mike Trudell and do just that by breaking down everything about Pelinka's first year as the team's top basketball decision maker, the moves he made to build out a championship winning roster, and the challenges he faces heading into next season.

The extraordinary 2019-20 season culminated with the Lakers winning their 17th NBA championship. In this episode. Pete and Darius reflect the defensive masterpiece that was Game 6, LeBron and AD's special bond, and the brilliant leadership behind the Lakers' unforgettable season.

An epic duel between LeBron James and Jimmy Butler ended with the Lakers falling short and the Heat extending the series with a game 5 win. Pete and Darius break down how the Heat took advantage of the Lakers defense in the 1st half, how much Anthony Davis' foot issue impacted the Lakers down the stretch, the brilliance of LeBron and Butler, and what the Lakers need to do to bounce back from a gut punch loss.

The Lakers are now one win away from an NBA championship after defeating the Heat in physically and mentally exhausting game 4. Pete and Darius break down the win by examining each quarter, highlighting Antony Davis' defensive impact, LeBron finding his offensive rhythm in the 2nd half, and KCP's 4th quarter contributions.

With a chance to go up 3-0 in the Finals, the Lakers were absolutely and totally outplayed by Jimmy Butler and a Heat team who played with force and poise to climb back into the series with a game 3 win. Pete and Darius break down the Lakers lack of focus, the Heat's schematic adjustments that put the Lakers on their heels, and what they expect the Lakers to change heading into game 4.

The Lakers again proved their flexibility as a team by beating back the Heat zone to keep them at arm's length and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Pete and Darius take different perspectives in the aftermath, analyzing both what the team could have done better vs. the shorthanded Heat in a game that offered some rough stretches while also marveling at the greatness, in the moment, of what this team is accomplishing as it gets within two wins of an NBA championship.

LeBron James often says that the Lakers are "Built Different" and his Lakers showed exactly how true that is by dominating the Heat to take a 1-0 in the NBA Finals. Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers win and break down Anthony Davis' big night, the Heat's struggles to defend LeBron, and what to expect from Miami as the series advances, particularly with the injury to Goran Dragic putting his availability in question.

How do the Lakers attack the Heat's zone defense? Can the Lakers defense hold up against the Heat's off-ball movement and shooting? How do Heat stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo match up vs. LeBon James and Anthony Davis? Pete and Darius answer these questions, offer their keys to the series, and break down all the details of the NBA Finals matchup between the Lakers and the Heat.

An epic 4th quarter from LeBron James led the Lakers to a game 5 win over the Nuggets and punched the Lakers ticket to the NBA Finals. Pete and Darius celebrate the victory, reflect on the team's journey to their first Finals appearance in a decade, and break down all the details that sealed the win.

Jamal Murray's sensational shot making was not enough to sink the Lakers, who were able to hold off the Nuggets to take a 3-1 lead and get within one win of the NBA Finals. From the scoring duel between Murray and Anthony Davis to Dwight Howard's impact after being inserted into the starting lineup and everything in between, Pete and Darius discuss the emotional ride of watching these two great teams battle and break down everything about the game.

A frantic 4th quarter comeback fell short and the Lakers dropped game 3 to a hot shooting Nuggets team who clawed their way back into the Western Conference Finals. Pete and Darius discuss what went wrong for the Lakers, what Denver did to tilt this game in their favor, and what adjustments the Lakers can make moving forward to reclaim control of the series.

A furious 2nd half comeback by the Nuggets was spoiled by an Anthony Davis buzzer beating 3-pointer, propelling the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals. Pete and Darius discuss how Davis' versatility and scoring prowess led the Lakers to the win and then get into whether the factors that fueled the Nuggets' 2nd half surge are lasting or can be snuffed out by better focus and attentiveness by the Lakers.

Pete and Darius discuss the ways that the Lakers exerted their will on the Denver Nuggets in their dominant Game 1 victory.

Pete & Darius preview the Western Conference Finals matchup with the Denver Nuggets.

Pete & Darius discuss the Clippers' stunning defeat in the second round.

Pete & Darius discuss the Lakers' first trip to the Western Conference Finals since 2010.

Pete & Darius discuss the Lakers' wire-to-wire win to take a 3-1 series lead, and the inherent flaws in Houston's approach.

Pete & Darius discuss how the Lakers have begun to figure out the Houston Rockets

Pete & Darius discuss the defensive adjustments the Lakers made on Harden & Westbrook, AD's decisiveness on offense, and the first appearance of Playoff Rondo.