Lakers Talk HR 2:  Another Legend Comes Home

Lakers Talk HR 2: Another Legend Comes Home

Author: ESPN Los Angeles February 24, 2026 Duration: 49:11
Hour 2 began with reaction to Pat Riley getting a statue at Star Plaza amongst the legends of LA sports. Andy revealed that Riley was up for a movie role in a well known 80's movie. Plus, who is the next LA Legend to get a statue at Star Plaza? Andy tried to answer the question. Then, "Crunch Time" with A-Kam and Producer Funch tried to construct Team USA for the 2028 Summer Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Lakers Talk HR 2: Tanking Issue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:46
Hour 2 started with A-Kam reacting to all of the "supposed" tanking going on in the NBA. Andy thinks it's an unusual amount of teams this season "trying to tank" but Andy thinks this won't happen again for a very long ti…
Lakers Talk HR 1: All Star Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:33
Andy Kamenetzky started the show with the thought that if Luka Doncic doesn't play in the 1st Lakers game after the All Star break against the LA Clippers, it won't be a "good look." Then, Jake Madison from "Locked On Pe…
Lakers Talk HR 1:  Not Too Much Stock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:48
Andy Kamenetzky started the show with reacting to the blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Then, A-Kam reacted to LeBron James' comments about how the Lakers "aren't a Championship team." To talk more about LeBron's co…
Lakers Talk HR 2:  Ducking Or Hurt? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:14
Was DeAndre Ayton really hurt enough not to play? Andy and Producer DeAndre talk about it. Plus, reaction to the Lakers trading for Luke Kennard right before the end of the NBA trade deadline. Then, is the Kobe Bufkin si…
Lakers Talk HR 2: One Year Anniversary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:00
Where were you 366 days ago when one of the biggest trades in NBA History happened, Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis/Max Christie? Andy relieved the day. And, there are many names swirling around the Lakers with the trade d…
Lakers Talk HR 1:  City Blues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:05
Andy reacted to the loss at Madison Square Garden to the New York Knicks, as he thinks it just shows what we "already know about this team." Then, why do the Lakers "tease" us with the return of Austin Reaves? Plus, Jova…
Lakers Talk HR 2: A Move In The Starting Lineup? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:20
Do the Lakers need to another move or two rotation? Andy thinks DeAndre Ayton needs to "play better" or he could be benched or traded after just a half season with the team. Plus, Andy "takes a victory lap" with the fact…
Lakers Talk HR 1: A Masterpiece [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:38
Andy started the show reacting to Luka Doncic dropping 46 pts(on really good shooting) on the Chicago Bulls. Then, Jacob Emrani called in to give his thoughts on the Lakers' past couple weeks. Also, Danny Cunningham of "…
Lakers Talk HR 1: A New Beginning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:04
Mike Trudell takes over as host of Lakers Talk, as he opens up talking about the reaction of the locker room after the Lakers got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then, everyone's favorite "Dad" Mychal Thompson comes…
Lakers Talk HR 2:  Halfway Mark [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:35
Andy doesn't think the Lakers have to "go all in" now with Luka here and they could be at a dilemma with the "LeBron timeline." Also, should Rui Hachimura start? Andy thinks the team should keep him on the bench for scor…