Lakers Podcast: On D’Angelo Russell’s Work Ethic & Fit With Lonzo Ball

Trevor Lane
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The Los Angeles Lakers are no stranger to drama and recent comments by former coach Byron Scott will only continue that trend. Scott had some choice words about Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell in a recent interview with Mark Medina of the Southern California News Group, so Medina hopped on the LN Podcast to break everything down.

We also discussed Lonzo Ball, who appears destined to become a Laker with the second overall pick in the NBA Draft, though that could certainly change as we get closer to June 22nd. Should the Lakers select Ball, we discuss how he would fit in the backcourt with Russell and why we are so optimistic about its success.

Finally, we discuss the Lakers summer workouts and who is showing promise for next season. All that and more in the latest LN Podcast:

Twitter: @Trevor_Lane, @MarkG_Medina

1:15- Does D’Angelo Russell have a bad work ethic?

13:00- What do the Lakers think of Russell?

15:15- Is Ingram ahead of Russell?

18:00- Can Russell & Lonzo Ball co-exist?

20:30- Does Russell not want Lonzo in LA?

25:00- How would Magic Johnson handle LaVar Ball?

34:00- Draft workout talk

43:00- Which young Laker will improve the most this summer?

Trevor Lane is a longtime NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fan who had the good fortune to grow up during the glory days of the Showtime Lakers, when Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and the rest ruled the Great Western Forum. He has written about basketball, soccer, fantasy sports, MMA, and even pro wrestling over the course of his career, but the spectacle that is the Lakers is his true passion. He made the leap into podcasting for Lakers Nation and provides voice-over analysis for our YouTube channel. With a who's who of stars gracing the Lakers lineup over the years, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and many others, the Lakers always provide plenty to talk about. When he isn't writing or recording, Trevor can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or on the sidelines for one of the youth teams he coaches. Outside of the Lakers, Trevor is a supporter of the LA Galaxy, US Soccer, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact: trevor@mediumlargela.com